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Adulterate

to make impure; The chef made his ketchup last longer by ________ with the water.

defenestrate

to throw someone out of a window $ https://o.quizlet.com/O9V0ZbUptWnN1GI0wao1-w_m.jpg

precipitate

to throw violently or bring about abruptly; lacking deliberation

augment

verb: enlarge or increase; improve Ideally, the restaurant's augmented menu will expand its clientele and increase its profits.

abstinence

the giving up of certain pleasures

preamble

Introductory statement - ভূমিকা

verbose

Wordy - শব্দবহুল

approbation

Approval - অনুমোদন

Solicitous

(adj.) showing concern or care; fearful or anxious about someone or somethingworried; concerned

Impassive

(adj.) showing no feeling or emotion; inanimate; motionless without feeling; imperturbable; stoical - অবিচলিত

Fatuous

(adj.) stupid or foolish in a self-satisfied way,brainless; inane; foolish, yet smug - বোকা

levity

(n.) a lack of seriousness or earnestness, especially about things that should be treated with respect; buoyancy, lightness in weight - মর্যাদাজ্ঞানহীন আচরণ,সিরিয়াস বিষয় হাল্কা করে দেখা Mnemonic: lev(leave)+it. You casually leave things without any seriousness.

plasticity

Ability to be molded - নমনীয়তা

anarchy

Absence of governing body; state of disorder - নৈরাজ্য

disparage

Belittle - সম্মানহানি করা

abscond

Depart secretly and hide - আত্মগোপন করে থাকা

recant

Disclaim or disavow; retract a previous statement; openly confess error - প্রত্যাহার করা

dismiss

Eliminate from consideration; reject - বরখাস্ত করা

default

Failure to act - অক্ষমতা

precursor

Forerunner - অগ্রদূত

fervor

Glowing ardor; intensity of feeling - আবেগের তীব্রতা Mnemonic: Read it fever. You got excited about exam and fever comes.

proliferate

Grow rapidly; spread; multiply - প্রচুর সংখ্যায় স্বীয় বংশবৃদ্ধি করা Mnemonic: Pro (professional)+Life+Rate which means a huge life increment rate.

daunt

Intimidate ;frighten - ভয় দেখানো

Hector (v.)

If you remember reading Homer's Iliad, you may remember Hector, a muscular, daunting force (some of you may more vividly recall Eric Bana from the movie Troy). As people were intimidated around Hector, it makes sense that the word hector means to bully or intimidate. The boss's hectoring manner put off many employees, some of whom quit as soon as they found new jobs.

ameliorate

Improve - উন্নত করা

Junta

Junta means to join and comes via Portugal and Spain. But this joining was in no way peaceful. Whenever military groups joined forces to usurp the existing regime, they would form a military junta. Today, junta can refer to the aggressive takeover by a group. As dangerous of a threat as North Korea is, some analysts believe that were a junta suddenly to gain power, it could be even more unpredictable and bellicose than the current leadership.

striated

Marked with parallel bands; grooved - রেখাঙ্কিত Mnemonic: STRIp of diferent color

quibble

Minor objection or complaint

pathological

Pertaining to disease - রোগবিদ্যাগত

Ponderous (adj.) vs. Imponderable (adj./n.)

Ponder means to think over. So, ponderous must mean thinking. However, this is not the case. Ponderous is derived from 'pondus', which means weight (think of a pound). So, to be ponderous means to be weighed-down, and to move slowly and in a labored fashion. Imponderable is not the opposite of ponderous. It actually relates to thinking. An imponderable is something that is impossible to estimate, fathom or figure out. Say a child was to ask, "How long would it take driving in a car to go from one end of the universe to the other?" Unless you have a really big calculator—and a very fast car—the answer to this question would be imponderable.

strut

Supporting bar,bolster

stint

To restrict or limit,be thrifty; set limits - সামান্য পরিমানে সিমিত করা

wary

Very cautious - সতর্ক

protean

actor, musician or writer who is very versatile

cosmopolitan

adjective: comprising many cultures; global in reach and outlook Synonyms : ecumenical , general , oecumenical , universal , world-wide , worldwide There are few cities in the world as diverse and cosmopolitan as New York.

equivocal

adjective: confusing or ambiguous The findings of the study were equivocal - the two researchers had different opinions on what the results signified.

convivial

adjective: describing a lively atmosphere প্রফুল্ল The wedding reception was convivial; friends who hadn't seen each other for ages drank and ate together before heading to the dance floor.

entrenched

adjective: fixed firmly or securely By the time we reach 60-years old, most of our habits are so entrenched that it is difficult for us to change.

dilapidated

adjective: in terrible condition ধনশপ্রাপ্ত ও মেরামত হীন Synonyms : bedraggled , broken-down , derelict , ramshackle , tatterdemalion , tumble-down The main house has been restored but the gazebo is still dilapidated and unuseable.

cerebral

adjective: involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct Synonyms : intellectual A cerebral analysis of most pop music finds it to be simple and childish, but that ignores the point--the music's effect on the listener. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

alacrity

eager willingness to do something

profuse

adjective: plentiful; pouring out in abundance Synonyms : exuberant , lush , luxuriant , riotous During mile 20 of the Hawaii Marathon, Dwayne was sweating so profusely that he stopped to take off his shirt, and ran the remaining six miles wearing nothing more than skimpy shorts.

lachrymose

adjective: showing sorrow,causing tears, tearful, showing sorrow অশ্রুপূর্ণ; ক্রন্দনশীল Synonyms : dolorous , dolourous , tearful , weeping Lachrymose and depressed, Alexei Alexandrovich walked two miles home in the rain after learning that his wife was having an affair. • His lachrymose apology didn't move me; he was going to have to do a lot more than shed a few tears before I was ready to forgive him. • Beth's lachrymose portrayal of the heroine didn't work very well since the play was supposed to be a comedy. $ https://o.quizlet.com/JPNvmuUr8kFXTz4myBRauQ_m.jpg

vituperate

adjective: to criticize harshly; to berate Synonyms : rail , revile , vilify 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. • Don't you vituperate me, missy, when you know you're every bit as much to blame. • After they had spent most of the day vituperating each other in the harshest terms possible, it was a little strange to see them settle their differences so easily and walk off arm in arm to get lunch.

undermine

adjective: to weaken (usually paired with an abstract term) The student undermined the teacher's authority by questioning the teacher's judgment on numerous occasions.

unforthcoming

adjective: uncooperative, not willing to give up information The teacher demanded to know who broke the window while he was out of the room, but the students understandably were unforthcoming.

evenhanded

adjective: without partiality Teachers often have trouble being evenhanded to all of their varied students.

unscrupulous

adjective: without scruples or principles In the courtroom, the lawyer was unscrupulous, using every manner of deceit and manipulation to secure a victory for himself.

Hoary

ancient Synonyms : rusty Most workout gurus are young, fit people, whereas most yoga gurus are hoary men with long white beards.

credence

belief in something He placed no credence in psychics, claiming that they offered no special powers beyond the ability to make people part with their money.

apostasy

believers who turn against their faith and renounce it

tendentious

biased, leaning towards controversial view

profound

deep; not superficial; complete - গভীরে নিহিত

prosaic

dull and lacking imagination

Rhetoric

effective writing or speaking; Lincoln's talent for ______ was evident in his beautifully expressed Gettysburg Address.

savor

enjoy; have a distinctive flavor, smell, or quality

Fervid

intensely emotional; feverish; The fans of Maria Callas were unusually ______, doing anything to catch a glimpse of the great opera singer.

incorporate

introduce something into a larger whole; combine; unite - সমিতিবদ্ধ

fractious

irritable and likely to cause disruption

discrepancy

lack of consistency; difference - অনৈক্য

qualified

limited; restricted - নিয়ন্ত্রিত

abject

miserable; pitiful

insularity

narrow-mindedness; isolation - সংকীর্ণচিত্ততা, বিচ্ছিন্নতা; Mnemonic: we insulate electrical wires.. by insulating , we are Isolating (বিচ্ছিন্ন) the wires from the environment.

incumbent

necessary (for someone) as a duty or responsibility Middle managers at times make important decisions, but real responsibility for the financial well-being of the corporation is ultimately incumbent on the CEO.

myriad

noun: a large indefinite number Synonyms : countless , infinite , innumerable , innumerous , multitudinous , numberless , uncounted , unnumberable , unnumbered , unnumerable There are a myriad of internet sites hawking pills that claim to boost energy for hours on end.

proponent

noun: a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea Synonyms : advocate , advocator , exponent Ironically, the leading proponent of Flat-Earth Theory flies all over the world in an effort to win more adherents. $ https://o.quizlet.com/UEtg4rrYeutLpVltdqcuXQ_m.jpg

screed

noun: an abusive rant (often tedious) দীর্ঘ একঘেয়ে ক্লান্তিকর ভ্যাজর ভ্যাজর Joey had difficulty hanging out with his former best friend Perry, who, during his entire cup of coffee, enumerated all of the government's deficiencies--only to break ranks and launch into some screed against big business.

constraint

noun: something that limits or restricts Synonyms : restraint We don't have many resources, so we'll have to work with some very tight constraints.

contrition

noun: the feeling of remorse or guilt that comes from doing something bad Synonyms : attrition , contriteness Those who show contrition during their prison terms--especially when under review by a parole board--often get shortened sentences.

pinnacle

noun: the highest point Synonyms : acme , elevation , height , meridian , peak , summit , superlative , tiptop , top At its pinnacle, the Roman Empire extended across most of the landmass of Eurasia, a feat not paralleled to the rise of the British Empire in the 18th and 19th century.

Proscribe

prohibit, outlaw; denounce; exile or banish,/command against Synonyms : disallow , forbid , interdict , nix , prohibit , veto My doctor proscribes that I not eat donuts with chocolate sauce and hamburger patties for breakfast.

extrapolation

projection; conjecture - বহির্পাতন

conciliatory

reconciling; soothing - বন্ধুত্বপূর্ণ

adjunct

something added, attached, or joined

ambrosia

something delicious; the food of the gods

palimpsest

something reused or altered but still bearing visible traces of its earlier form

anodyne

something that calms or soothes pain

antecedent

something that comes before

implicit

understood but not stated - অন্তর্নিহিত

diverge

vary; go in different directions from the same point - বিকীর্ণ হত্তয়া

eke

verb: To live off meager resources, to scrape by যৎসামান্য দিয়ে সহায়তা করা Stranded in a cabin over the winter, Terry was able to eke out an existence on canned food.

eschew

verb: avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of Synonyms : shun Politicians are the masters of eschewing morals; academics are the masters of eschewing clarity.

lacerate

verb: deeply hurt the feelings of; distress বিদীর্ণ করা 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 to study

frustrate

verb: hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of Synonyms : baffle , bilk , cross , foil , queer , scotch , spoil , thwart, I thought I would finish writing the paper by lunchtime, but a number of urgent interruptions served to frustrate my plan. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

irk

verb: irritate or vex Synonyms : gall My little sister has a way of irking and annoying me like no other person.

mitigate

verb: make less severe or harsh Synonyms : extenuate , palliate I can only spend so much time mitigating your disagreements with your wife, and at certain point, you need to do it on your own. verb: lessen the severity of an offense If it weren't for the mitigating circumstances, he would have certainly lost his job.

assuage

verb: make something intense less severe v. ease or lessen (pain); satisfy (hunger); soothe (anger) - উপশম করা Her fear that the new college would be filled with unknown faces was assuaged when she recognized her childhood friend standing in line.

debase

verb: reduce the quality or value of something Synonyms : adulterate , dilute , load , stretch The third-rate script so debased the film that not even the flawless acting could save it from being a flop.

Imperturbable

(adj.) not easily excited; emotionally steady শান্ত placid

Implacable

(adj.) not to be satisfied or pacified; unyielding unable to be calmed down or made peaceful. His rage at the betrayal was so great that he remained _______ for weeks.

disaffected

adjective: discontented as toward authority Synonyms : ill-affected , malcontent , rebellious After watching his superior take rations from the soliders, he quickly became disaffected and rebeled.

humdrum

adjective: dull and lacking excitement Synonyms : commonplace , prosaic , unglamorous , unglamourous,monotonous Having grown up in a humdrum suburb, Jacob relished life in New York City after moving.

auspicious

adjective: favorable, the opposite of sinister, conducive to success Despite an auspicious beginning, Mike's road trip became a series of mishaps, and he was soon stranded and penniless, leaning against his wrecked automobile.

inveterate

adjective: habitual Synonyms : chronic He is an inveterate smoker and has told his family and friends that there is no way he will ever quit.

transient

adjective: lasting a very short time Synonyms : ephemeral , fugacious , passing , short-lived , transitory The unpredictable and transient nature of deja vu makes it a very difficult phenomenon to study properly.

inscrutable

adjective: not easily understood; unfathomable Synonyms : cryptic , cryptical , deep , mysterious , mystifying His speech was so dense and confusing that many in the audience found it inscrutable.

banality

noun: a trite or obvious remark Synonyms : bromide , cliche , commonplace , platitude Herbert regarded the minister's remark as a mere banality until Sharon pointed out profound implications to the seemingly obvious words.

melee

noun: a wild, confusing fight or struggle Synonyms : battle royal , scrimmage After enduring daily taunts about my name, I became enraged and pummeled the schoolyard bully and his sycophantic friends in a brutal melee.

commendable

praiseworthy, worthy of high praise Synonyms : applaudable , laudable , The efforts of the firefighters running into the burning building were commendable.

dormant

sleeping; lethargic; latent - সুপ্ত

truculent

someone who has a fierce, savage nature

transitory

temporary, lasting a brief time

Stigma

token of disgrace; brand - কলঙ্ক, a mark of shame or discredit; In the Scarlet Letter, Hester Prynne was required to wear the letter A on her clothes as a public ______ for her adultery.

Dispassionate

unfeeling, impartial The heart of the ruthless monarch seems dispassionate to the plight of those people suffering in his kingdom. $ https://o.quizlet.com/.jtXKi7eO2azIe91MSs8uw_m.jpg

affected

unnatural, speaking or behaving in an artificial way to make an impression

Hackneyed (adj.)

unoriginal and trite Girls dreaming their way to a wonderland to marry a prince and live happily ever after was already a hackneyed notion by the time Alice in the Wonderland was written. $ https://o.quizlet.com/Xit63YumhjPl2ilnOMxFsw_m.gif

obstreperous

unruly, unmanageable অবাধ্য 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. • Their obstreperous clamor to see their idol didn't quiet down even after he came on stage. • The entire zoo was kept up all night by the obstreperous herd of cranky elephants.

intractable

unruly; stubborn; unyielding - একগুঁয়ে

Spartan

unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment; practicing great self-denial Synonyms : severe 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.

futile

useless; hopeless; ineffectual - অকার্যকর Mnemonic: futile is not fertile, hence not fruitful.

appropriate

v. acquire; take possession of for one's own use - অধিকারে নেয়া

dissemble

v. disguise; pretend - ছদ্মবেশ ধারণ করা

morph

verb: To undergo dramatic change in a seamless and barely noticeable fashion. The earnestness of the daytime talk shows of the 1970's has morphed into something far more sensational and vulgar: today guests actually standup and threaten to take swings at one another.

finagle

verb: achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods Synonyms : manage , wangle Steven was able to finagle one of the last seats on the train by convincing the conductor that his torn stub was actually a valid ticket.

concede

verb: acknowledge defeat I concede. You win! verb: admit (to a wrongdoing) Synonyms : confess , profess After a long, stern lecture from her father, Olivia conceded to having broken the window. verb: give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another Synonyms : cede , grant , yield The Spanish were forced to concede much of the territory they had previously conquered.

inundate

verb: to flood or overwhelm Synonyms : deluge , submerge, flood , swamp The newsroom was inundated with false reports that only made it more difficult for the newscasters to provide an objective account of the bank robbery.

coda

Concluding section of a musical or literary composition; summarizes or concludes - শেষভাগের বর্ণনা

Orthodox (adj.)

Conforming to all the traditional beliefs, and religious practices Alice describes her childhood in a conservative Orthodox community in Iraq, keeping to traditional religious beliefs.

prohibitive

Tending to prevent the purchase or use of something; inclined to prevent or forbid - নিষেধাজ্ঞামূলক

Articulate

able to speak clearly and expressively; She is such an _______ defender of labor that unions are among her strongest supporters.

impending

adjective: close in time; about to occur Synonyms : at hand , close at hand , imminent , impendent The impending doom of our world has been a discussed and debated for 2000 years - maybe even longer.

creditable

adjective: deserving of praise but not that amazing Critics agreed the movie was creditable, but few gave it more than three out of five stars.

onerous

burdensome - গুরুভার

pollyannaish

extremely optimistic

garrulous

loquacious; talkative; wordy - অতিভাষী Mnemonic: Read it Girl-ous (Girlish). Girls talk so much & its an attitude of them.

supersede

replace, take the place of, take over from, supplant, "I was superseded by much younger men"

antediluvian

prehistoric

Scintilla

trace amount; This poison is so powerful that no more than a _________ of it is needed to kill a horse.

compliant

yielding; conforming to requirements - বিনয়ী

travail

পরিশ্রমী প্রচেষ্টা effort Synonyms : effort , elbow grease , exertion , sweat While they experienced nothing but travails in refinishing the kitchen, they completed the master bedroom in less than a weekend.

veracious

Truthful - সত্যপরায়ণ

antiquated

adjective: old-fashioned; belonging to an earlier period in time Synonyms : antediluvian , archaic Aunt Betty had antiquated notions about marriage, believing that a man should court a woman for at least a year before receiving a kiss.

mawkish

adjective: overly sentimental to the point that it is disgusting Synonyms : bathetic , drippy , hokey , kitschy , maudlin , mushy , schmaltzy , schmalzy , sentimental , slushy , soppy , soupy The film was incredibly mawkish, introducing highly likeable characters only to have them succumb to a devastating illnesses by the end of the movie.

craven

adjective: pathetically cowardly Cowardly - কাপুরূষ Synonyms : recreant Though the man could have at least alerted the police, he crouched cravenly in the corner as the old woman was mugged.

carping

adjective: persistently petty and unjustified criticism Synonyms : faultfinding What seemed like incessant nagging and carping about my behavior from my mother turned out to be wise and useful advice that has served me well.

prodigious

adjective: so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe Synonyms : colossal , stupendous After the relatively small homerun totals in the "dead ball" era, Babe Ruth's homerun totals were truly prodigious: every year, he set a new all-time record.

quiescent

at rest; dormant; temporarily inactive - নিশ্চল Mnemonic: Something towards Quiet

contention

claim; thesis - যুক্তি

Ardor

intense and passionate feeling; Bishop's _____ for the landscape was evident when he passionately described the beauty of the scenic Hudson Valley.

clemency

mercifulness , mercy, leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice In the final moments of the trial, during his closing speech, Phillips was nearly begging the judge for clemency.

Esoteric

mysterious, obscure A couple of months ago, Mr. Niobe submitted a thesis with his analysis and computations — a fairly esoteric mathematical dissent about how best to gather rational generalizations on the origin of the universe theory. $ https://o.quizlet.com/aq.0xEV5a8UnX-mI1FyGwQ_m.png

oblique

indirect, not straightforward; Synonyms : devious 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 to study

avarice

noun: greed (one of the seven deadly sins) Synonyms : avaritia , covetousness , greed , rapacity,avariciousness , covetousness , cupidity The Spanish conquistadors were known for their avarice, plundering Incan land and stealing Incan gold.

animosity

noun: intense hostility The governor's animosity toward his rival was only inflamed when the latter spread false lies regarding the governor's first term.

efficacy

power to produce desired effect - নিশ্চিত ফলদানের ক্ষমতা

Deference

respect, courtesy; The respectful young law clerk treated the Supreme Court justice with the utmost _______.

reverent

respectful; worshipful - ভক্তিপূর্ণ

Rejoinder

response; Patrick tried desperately to think of a clever ______ to Marianna's joke, but he couldn't.

timorous

revealing fear and nervousness, timid by nature Synonyms : fearful , trepid Since this was her first time debating on stage and before an audience, Di's voice was timorous and quiet for the first 10 minutes.

lampoon

ridicule with satire কাউকে আক্রমণ বা উপহাস করে রচিত তীব্র ব্যঙ্গাত্মক রচনা Synonyms : satirise , satirize Mark Twain understood that lampooning a bad idea with humor was the most effective criticism.

Obfuscate

to deliberately obscure, to make confusing • He tried to obfuscate the issue behind a lot of big words and numbers, but it was obvious that the company was in serious financial straits. • Magic tricks are based on the art of obfuscation; making an audience believe that it sees something other than what is actually occurring. An obfuscation is something that causes confusion. • Emiko was a genius at removing obfuscations and drilling right into the truth of any issue.

allay

to lessen; ease; soothe

Credulous

too trusting; gullible; Although some four-year olds believe in the Easter Bunny only the most _______ nine-yearolds also believe in him.

assail

verb: attack in speech or writing Synonyms : assault , attack , lash out , round , snipe In the weekly paper, the editor assailed the governor for wasting hundreds of thousands of dollars in public projects that quickly failed.

perpetuate

verb: cause to continue If you do not let him do things for himself, you are merely perpetuating bad habits that will be even harder to break in the future.

poignant

মর্মভেদী emotionally touching Synonyms : affecting , touching After the Montagues and Capulets discover the dead bodies of Romeo and Juliet, in the play's most poignant moment, the two griefstricken familes agree to end their feud once and for all. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

Slake

প্রশমিত করা satiate, relieve, assuage, In order to ______ his curiosity, Bryan finally took a tour backstage at the theater.

discreet

বিচক্ষণ ,পরিমাণদর্শী,বিবেচক careful to protect one's speech or actions in order to avoid offense or gain an advantage The professor thought that he was discreet, subtly wiping the stain off of his shirt, but as soon as he stepped off the podium a member of the audience pointed out the large ketchup stain.

Stratagem

শত্রুকে ফাঁকি দিবার জন্য বা সুবিধালাভের জন্য কৌশল trick designed to deceive an enemy; The Trojan Horse must be one of the most successful military ________ used throughout history.

Circumspect

সতর্ক cautious, aware of potential consequences; She was very______ in her language and behavior when first introduced to her fiancee's parents.

apocryphal

সন্দেহজনক being of questionable authenticity The web is notorious for sandwiching apocryphal stories between actual news.

empathetic

সহানুভূতিশীল showing understanding and ready comprehension of other peoples' states and emotions Synonyms : empathic Most discrimination and hatred is based on a lack of empathetic awareness of people that have the same aspirations and fears.

amenity

সুবন্দোবস্ত facility, service, convenience something that increases comfort

forthright

সোজাসুজি , স্পষ্টাস্পষ্টি , সরাসরি blunt Synonyms : blunt , candid , frank , free-spoken , outspoken , plainspoken , point-blank , straight-from-the-shoulder I did not expect the insurance agent to give us any straight answers, but I was pleasantly surprised by how forthright he was.

Ribald

স্থূল কৌতুক humorous in a vulgar way; The court jester's _______ brand of humor delighted the rather uncouth king.

plastic

able to be molded, altered, or bent

diatribe

n. bitter scolding; invective - তীব্র সমালোচনা

platitude

n. trite remark; commonplace statement - মামুলি মন্তব্য noun: a trite or obvious remark Synonyms : banality , bromide , cliche , commonplace The professor argued that many statements regarded as wise in previous times, such as the Golden Rule, are now regarded as mere platitudes.

Ingenious

naive and trusting; young; unsophisticated - মনখোলা সাদা সিধে original, and inventive No matter how ingenious a thesis or an analysis may be, it will be quickly invalidated if appropriate field experts haven't been engaged in the process for feedback.

ploy

noun: a clever plan to turn a situation to one's advantage Synonyms : gambit,stratagem Dennis arranged an elaborate ploy, involving 14 different people lying for him in different situations, so that it could appear that he was meeting Mary completely by chance at the wedding reception.

malfeasance

wrongdoing (usually by public official)

abeyance

Suspended action - সাময়িক অক্রিয়তা

inherent

firmly established by nature or habit - সহজাত

permeable

penetrable; porous; allowing liquids or gas to pass through - ভেদ্য

negate

Cancel out; nullify; deny - অস্বীকার করা

substantiate

Establish by evidence; verify; support - প্রতিপাদন করা

meticulous

Excessively careful; painstaking; scrupulous - অতিসতর্ক Mnemonic: Math + Calculas? Be careful.

reproach

Express disapproval or disappointment - ভর্ত্সনা,নিন্দা, তিরষ্কার to scold, disapprove verb: to express criticism towards Synonyms : upbraid At first, Sarah was going to yell at the boy, but she didn't want to reproach him for telling the truth about the situation.

eulogy

Expression of praise, often on the occasion of someone's death - প্রশংসাত্মক লেখা Mnemonic: Read it You+Logy (বিদ্যা). If there could be a Logy only for you then it must be about your praise.

plummet

Fall sharply - দ্রুত পরে যাওয়া

JIBE

JIBE (jyb) v to agree, to be in accord "the verdict does not jibe with the medical evidence" • Since their accounts of the evening's events didn't jibe, we knew at least one of them wasn't telling the full truth. • I was relieved to find that my account balance jibed with my calculations so that I didn't bounce a check.

JOCOSE

JOCOSE (joh KOHS) ad] given to joking; humorous • The jocose man could always be counted on for some levity, but it was almost impossible to get him to stop joking even for a minute. Jocular is very similar to jocose, but jocund is slightly different in that it means high-spirited rather than specifically humorous. Jocularity is fun characterized by humor.

disjointed

Lacking coherence; separated at the joints - অসংলগ্ন

NATTY

NATTY (NA tee) adj trimly neat and tidy, dapper • My grandmother is always complaining that there are no more natty dressers; she just doesn't think that baggy jeans and sneakers can compete with the zoot suits of her adolescence.

recalcitrant

Obstinately stubborn; determined to resist authority; unruly - অদম্য-অবাধ্য

Venerate (v.) vs. Enervate (v.)

Okay, fine, this one is deviating from the agenda a little. Still, despite not starting with a 'v', enervate actually contains all the letters found in venerate, only scrambled. As for their meanings, these two words are anything but similar. To venerate someone is to respect that person deeply. To enervate, on the other hand, is to sap that person of energy(ENERV(w)asTE whwn you waste you energy you become weak). Dave found the professor's lecture so enervating that not even a potent cup of joe could keep his eyes from drooping. The professor, despite his soporific lectures, was venerated amongst his colleagues, publishing more papers yearly than all of his peers combined.

Quixotic

Overly idealistic, impractical; The practical Danuta was skeptical of her roommate's _______ plans to build a roller coaster in their yard.

viable

Practical or workable - টেকসই

Sententious

Sententious means to be moralizing, usually in a pompous sense. like sentencing someone! The old man, casting his nose up in the air at the group of adolescents, intoned sententiously, "Youth is wasted on the young."

subside

Settle down; descend; grow quiet - হ্রাস পাত্তয়া

penury

Severe poverty; stinginess - অভাব

anachronism

Something or someone misplaced in time - একযুগের বস্তু, ব্যক্তি, ঘটনা ইত্যাদিকে ভুল করে অন্য যুগের সংগে জড়িয়ে ফেলা

Vindictive (adj.) vs. Vindicate (v.)

These words look very similar, so their definitions must be somewhat related. Right? Actually, the two words are very different. To be vindictive means to have a very strong desire for revenge. As for vindicate, it means to prove oneself right. What, exactly, does this mean? Say you claim to your friends that you will score at the 95th percentile on the verbal. They doubt your claim, and lightly tease you on your lofty and seemingly unattainable goal. Now, it's up to you to prove that you can do it. If you score at the 95th percentile on test day, then you've vindicated yourself: you've proven that your original claim was correct. If you score way below that...well, then you may want to avoid your friends for some time.

Veracious (adj.) vs. Voracious (adj.)

These words not only deviate by only one letter, but they also sound very similar. As for their definitions, you definitely do not want to confuse them. Veracious means truthful; voracious means hungry, either literally or figuratively. Steven was a voracious reader, sometimes finishing two novels in the same day.

Miserly (adj.) vs. Frugal (adj.)

This is one of the most commonly confused pairs. These words, despite popular opinion, are not the same. Frugal has a positive connotation, i.e. you spend money wisely, and miserly has a negative connotation, i.e. you pinch every penny. Monte was no miser, but was simply frugal, wisely spending the little that he earned.

Conciliate (v.)

To conciliate is 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.

Demur (v.) vs. Demure (adj.)

To demur is a verb meaning to object or show reluctance. Wallace dislike the cold, so he demurred when his friends suggested they going skiing in the Alps. To be demure is to be modest and shy. This word is typically used to describe a woman, so don't call a man demure, as they will surely demur.

Peregrinate

To wander from place to place, to travel, especially on foot; Shivani enjoyed __________ the expansive grounds of Central Park.

Gerrymander (v.)

Today the use of gerrymander hasn't changed too much, and refers to the manipulation of boundaries to favor a certain group. Elbridge Gerry was the vice president of James Madison, the 4th president of the United States. Elbridge had an interesting idea. To get elected a president had to win a certain number of districts. So Elbridge came up with the following plan: if he partitioned a city in a certain way he could ensure that the president would win the majority of the votes from that district. The end result was a city that was split up into the oddest arrangement of districts. And can you guess what a map of the city, gerrymandered, looked like? Yep, a salamander. Years ago, savvy politicians had gerrymandered the city center to ensure their re-election.

UNDULATE

UNDULATE (UN dyoo layt) v to move in wavelike fashion, fluctuate • The small snake undulated over the twigs in the yard, seeming to flow over them in a way that was unlike the movement of any other animal. Undulations are the motions something makes when it undulates. • The audience was hypnotized by the belly dancer's undulations.

UNFEIGNED

UNFEIGNED (un FAYND) adj genuine, not false or hypocritical • Constance's surprise when everyone jumped out and said "happy birthday" seemed completely unfeigned, which was amazing since I thought at least three people had inadvertently told her about the surprise party. • Her unfeigned warmth as she welcomed us into her home made me feel immediately at ease.

exigency

Urgent situation; pressing needs or demands; state of requiring immediate attention - জরুরি অবস্থা

VARIEGATED

VARIEGATED (VAYR ee uh gayt ed) adj multicolored, characterized by a variety of patches of different color • The variegated fields of wildflowers in the springtime seemed like they contained every color we'd ever seen. • His variegated coat, with all its different patches of color, made him easy to spot in a crowd.

WELTER

WELTER (WEL tur) v to writhe, to toss about, turmoil; bewildering jumble - বিশৃঙ্খলা • The lake weltered in the storm, tossing the boat up on huge waves. Welter is also a noun, meaning a state of turmoil or chaotic jumble. • He'd searched through the welter of papers on his desk for the contract but couldn't find it.

VIGILANT

VIGILANT (VIJ uh lunt) ad] alertly watchful • Jimmy was always particularly vigilant around the holidays, watching for any sign of what presents he might get. • Trina is vigilant about Chris' diet, keeping careful track of how much cholesterol he consumes each day.

WHET

WHET (wet) n to sharpen or stimulate • The appetizers were intended to whet our hunger, but they were so high in fat that they completely satiated any appetite I had. Whet is derived from a Germanic word meaning sharp. In literature, you may see whet used as a noun (meaning something that has the effect of whetting), but that meaning is not prevalent in common speech today.

ZEALOUS

ZEALOUS (ZEL us) adj fervent, ardent, impassioned • The team's zealous fans stormed the field at the end of each game, even the ones the team lost. • She started to suspect she had become a little overzealous when she realized she was stalking five different Elvis impersonators at the same time. To be zealous is to be filled with zeal. • Have you gained a new zeal for learning vocabulary yet?

Stasis

a period or state of inactivity or equilibrium, stagnation; The rusty, ivy-colored World War II tank had obviously been in _______ for years.

metaphor

a figure of speech comparing two different things; a symbol

Dogma

a firmly held opinion, often a religious belief; Linus's central _______ was that children who believed in the Great Pumpkin would be rewarded.

Fanatical

acting excessively enthusiastic; filled with extreme, unquestioned devotion; The stormtroopers were ______ in their devotion to the emperor, readily sacrificing their lives for him.

vicarious

adjective: felt or undergone as if one were taking part in the experience or feelings of another The advent of twitter is a celebrity stalker's dream, as he or she can - through hundreds of intimate "tweets" - vicariously live the life of a famous person.

impartial

adjective: free from undue bias or preconceived opinions Synonyms : unprejudiced The judge was not impartial since he had been bribed by the witness's family.

accrue

to accumulate; grow by additions

incorrigible

adjective: impervious to correction by punishment Tom Sawyer seems like an incorrigible youth until Huck Finn enters the novel; even Sawyer can't match his fierce individual spirit.

wanting

adjective: lacking Synonyms : deficient , lacking She did not think her vocabulary was wanting, yet there were so many words that inevitably she found a few she didn't know.

lascivious

adjective: lecherous; sexually perverted কামুক Synonyms : lewd , libidinous , lustful 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. $ https://o.quizlet.com/jlUgEt1vhaUvks0IIgbC3A_m.gif

fickle

adjective: liable to sudden unpredictable change, esp. in affections or attachments Synonyms : erratic , mercurial , quicksilver She was so fickle in her politics, it was hard to pinpoint her beliefs; one week she would embrace a side, and the next week she would denounce it.

propitious

adjective: presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success The child's heartbeat is still weak, but I am seeing many propitious signs and I think that she may be healing.

amorphous

adjective: shapeless Synonyms : formless , shapeless , unstructured His study plan for the GRE was at best amorphous; he would do questions from random pages in any one of seven test prep books.

colossal

adjective: so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe Synonyms : prodigious , stupendous Few appreciate the colossal scale of the sun: if hollow, it could contain a million Earths.

robust

adjective: sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction Chris preferred bland and mild beers, but Bhavin preferred a beer with more robust flavor.

taxing

adjective: use to the limit; exhaust Synonyms : burdensome , onerous The hike to the summit of Mt. Whitney was so taxing that I could barely speak or stand up. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

bellicose

adjective: warlike; inclined to quarrel Synonyms : battleful , combative Known for their bellicose ways, the Spartans were once the most feared people from Peloponnesus to Persia.

fledgling

adjective: young and inexperienced; describing any new participant in some activity inexperienced - অনভিজ্ঞ লোক Synonyms : callow , unfledged,entrant , fledgeling , freshman , neophyte , newbie , newcomer , starter, Murray has years of experience in family practice, but he is just a fledgling in surgery.

pugnacious

aggressively argue

verisimilitude

appearing true or real All bad novels are bad for numerous reasons; all good novels are good for their verisimilitude of reality, placing the readers in a world that resembles the one they know. • The verisimilitude of the wax figures was uncanny; they looked as if they would start to move and speak at any minute. • The playwright tried to achieve historical verisimilitude by writing dialogue in the dialect of the region and time in which the play was set.

converge

approach; tend to meet; come together - একই বিন্দুতে মিলিত হত্তয়া

felicitous

appropriate,apt; suitably expressed; well chosen - সুনিরবাচিত, সুপ্রযুক্ত

relegate

banish to an inferior position; delegate; assign - নিম্ন পদে সরানো verb: assign to a lower position Synonyms : break , bump , demote , kick downstairs When Dexter was unable to fulfill his basic duties, instead of firing him, the boss relegated him to kitchen cleanup.

empirical

based on experience - অভিজ্ঞতাজনিত

insufferable

cannot tolerate

Repine (v.)

complain or fret over something অতৃপ্তিেিবাধ করা (V), অস্থির হত্তয়া To repine means to complain or fret over something. Note: the verb pine can also mean to waste away. (Imagine on Christmas, your friend brings pine tree instead of Christmas tree, so you will repine...) Standing forlornly by the window, she repined for her lost love.

propriety

conformity to what is socially acceptable in conduct or speech , correct conduct - যথাযথ সামাজিক আচরন

Tumultuous (adj.)

confused, or disorderly বিক্ষোভপূর্ণ , দাঙ্গাপূর্ণ During the recent riots, the crowd was tumultuous and went berserk as the police arrest their leader, washing away all that impeded it. $ https://o.quizlet.com/h0IgnrPI2co6BJ6ANowXuQ_m.jpg

guile

deceit or trickery

Guile

deceit or trickery; Since he was not fast enough to catch the roadrunner on foot, the coyote resorted to _______ in an effort to trap his enemy.

ignominious

disgraceful কলঙ্কজনক , লজ্জাকর , অসম্মানজনক Synonyms : black , disgraceful , inglorious , opprobrious , shameful Since the politician preached ethics and morality, his texting of revealing photographs was ignominious, bringing shame on both himself and his party.

expound

elaborate ব্যাখ্যা করা state in depth Synonyms : dilate , elaborate , enlarge , expand , expatiate , exposit , flesh out , lucubrate The CEO refused to expound on the decision to merge our department with another one, and so I quit.

tantamount

equivalent, being essentially equal to something In many situations, remaining silent is tantamount to admitting guilt, so speak to prove your innocence.

hyperbole

exaggeration; overstatement - অতিশয়োক্তি Mnemonic: hyper(beyond the limit)+bole(means speak)..so someone who gives the statement beyond his limit..overstating basically.

affinity

fondness; liking; similarity

abjure

formally reject or give up (as a belief) Synonyms : forswear , recant , resile , retract While the church believed that Galileo abjured the heliocentric theory under threat of torture, he later wrote a book clearly supporting the theory.

porous

full of pores; like a sieve - সচ্ছিদ্র

effrontery

impudence; shameless boldness; sheer nerve; presumptuousness - নির্লজ্জতা

insolent

impudent,impertinent,brazen Lilian could not help herself from being insolent, commenting that the Queen's shoes were showing too much toe.

brusquely

in a blunt, direct manner Synonyms : bluffly , bluntly , flat out , roundly Not one for social pleasantries, the Chief of Staff would brusquely ask his subordinates anything he wanted, even coffee.

irascible

irritable; easily angered - খিটখিটে , মাথাগরম adjective: quickly aroused to anger easily angered Synonyms : choleric , hot-tempered , hotheaded , quick-tempered , short-tempered If Arthur's dog is not fed adequately, he becames highly irascible, even growling at his own shadow.

warranted

justified; authorized - পর্যাপ্ত কারন হওয়া

incisive

keen and acute and decerning .....adjective: having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions Synonyms : acute , discriminating , keen , knifelike , penetrating , penetrative , piercing , sharp The lawyer had an incisive mind, able in a flash to dissect a hopelessly tangled issue and isolate the essential laws at play.

OBEISANCE

kowtow, gesture that expresses deference, such as a bow or curtsy • In the court of a king or queen, no one would think of dancing without first offering some sort of obeisance to the monarch; obviously, rules on other dance floors are more relaxed. Obeisance shares a root with obey, and it is, in fact, a gesture that shows "obey-ance" to the recipient. An obeisance could also be called an obeisant gesture.

apathy

lack of caring; indifference - অনাগ্রহ

Succinct (adj.)

laconic,brief, to the point Perhaps the most succinct equations of wave theory come closest in mathematics to defining probability, but chemistry can fairly lay claim to these equations. $ https://o.quizlet.com/jD4eouk62zWmDhY8g6aO5w_m.jpg

opulence

luxury ,wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living Synonyms : luxuriousness , sumptuousness Russian oligarchs are famous for their opulence, living in fancy homes and dining on expensive cavier.

Placate (v.)

make (someone) less angry or hostile Sam has to double stock divided last quarter and started working at an unsustainable pace in order to placate the company investors and shareholders. $ https://o.quizlet.com/i/DpIxV0gzyIt6yIM9qnxklQ_m.jpg

tarnish

make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically Synonyms : defile , maculate , stain , sully Pete Rose was one of the best baseball players of his generation, but his involvement with gambling on baseball games has tarnished his image in the eyes of many.

officious

meddlesome; excessively pushy in offering one's services - উপজাচক হয়ে অনধিকারচর্চী Mnemonic: Sounds similar to office. Imagine a government office where people poke their nose in other's affairs

analgesic

medication that reduces or eliminates pain

impertinent

not showing proper respect adjective: being disrespectful; improperly forward or bold Synonyms : fresh , impudent , overbold , sassy , saucy , smart , wise Dexter, distraught over losing his pet dachshund, Madeline, found the police officer's questions impertinent - after all, he thought, did she have to pry into such details as to what Madeline's favorite snack was? (adj) not pertinent to the matter under consideration Synonyms : extraneous , immaterial , orthogonal

melancholy

noun: a deep, long-lasting sadness Hamlet is a figure of tremendous melancholy: he doesn't have a truly cheerful scene throughout the entire play.

raft

noun: a large number of something Synonyms : batch , deal , flock , good deal , great deal , hatful , heap , lot , mass , mess , mickle , mint , mountain , muckle , passel , peck , pile , plenty , pot , quite a little , sight , slew , spate , stack , tidy sum , wad Despite a raft of city ordinances passed by an overzealous council, noise pollution continued unabated in the megalopolis. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

respite

noun: a pause from doing something (as work) Synonyms : break , recess , time out, relief , rest , rest period Every afternoon, the small company has a respite in which workers play foosball or board games. $ https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3037/3409967156_550c68e224_m.jpg

aphorism

noun: a short instructive saying about a general truth Synonyms : apophthegm , apothegm Nietzsche was known for using aphorisms, sometimes encapsulating a complex philosophical thought in a mere sentence.

maxim

noun: a short saying expressing a general truth Synonyms : axiom Johnson initially suggests that the secret to business can be summarized in a single maxim but then requires a 300-page book to explain exactly what he means.

smattering

noun: a slight or superficial understanding of a subject; a small amount of something Synonyms : handful I know only a smattering of German, but Helen is able to read German newspapers and converse with natives.

quip

noun: a witty saying or remark Synonyms : epigram,crack , sally , wisecrack In one of the most famous quips about classical music, Mark Twain said: "Wagner's music is better than it sounds." verb: to make a witty remark, to say in jest Synonyms : gag When a old English teacher criticized Churchill for ending a sentence with a preposition, he quipped, "This is the kind of criticism up with which we will not put!"

vitriol

noun: abusive or venomous language used to express blame or bitter deep-seated ill will Synonyms : invective , vituperation His vitriol spewed forth from a deep-seated racism that consumed his whole life.

audacity

noun: aggressive boldness in social situations Synonyms : audaciousness , temerity She surprised her colleagues by having the audacity to publically criticize the findings of an distinguished scientist.

perfidy

noun: an act of deliberate betrayal; a breach of a trust Synonyms : betrayal , treachery , treason,perfidiousness , treachery The lowest circles in Dante's Inferno were for those who had practiced perfidy, and among these, the very lowest was for those, such as Judas, who had been treacherous to one of their benefactors.

presumption

noun: an assumption that is taken for granted Synonyms : given , precondition When Mr. Baker found out the family car was gone, he acted under the presumption that his rebellious son had taken the car, calling his son's phone and yelling at him; only later did Mr. Baker realize that Mrs. Baker had simply gone out to get her nails done. noun: audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to The new neighbor quickly gained a reputation for her presumption; she had invited herself to several neighbors' homes, often stopping over at inopportune times and asking for a drink.

tact

noun: consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense Synonyms : tactfulness In a tremendous display of tact, Shelly was able to maintain a strong friendship with Marcia, even though Marcia's husband, Frank, confessed to finding Shelley more attractive than Marcia.

veneer

noun: covering consisting of a thin superficial layer that hides the underlying substance Mark Twain referred to the Victorian Period in America as the "Gilded Age", implying the ample moral corruption that lay beneath a mere veneer of respectability

decimation

noun: destroying or killing a large part of the population The decimation after atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki is incomprehensible.

largess

noun: extreme generosity and giving বদান্যতা Synonyms : largesse , magnanimity , munificence , openhandedness Uncle Frank was known for his largess, so his nephew was sad when he did not receive a present for his birthday. $ https://farm1.staticflickr.com/42/82238906_011c194b49_m.jpg

calumny

noun: making of a false statement meant to injure a person's reputation Synonyms : calumniation , defamation , hatchet job , obloquy , aspersion , slander , denigration , traducement With the presidential primaries well under way, the air is thick with calumny, and the mud already waist-high.

tangential

peripheral; only slightly connected; digressing - স্পর্শকতুল্য

insidious

pernicious, working in a subtle but destructive way Synonyms : , subtle Plaque is insidious: we cannot see it, but each day it eats away at our enamel, causing cavities and other dental problems.

tenacious

persistent , unyielding, stubbornly unyielding Synonyms : dogged , dour , Even the most tenacious advocates for gun ownership must admit some of the dangers that firearms present.

sybarite

person who indulges in luxury (already wealthy person) $ https://o.quizlet.com/UuhcTI9lLILfUeGVSa39ZQ_m.jpg

disabuse

persuade someone that his/her belief is not valid

eloquent

persuasive and moving, especially in speech

Pastiche

piece of literature or music imitating other works; The playwright's clever _______ of the well known children's story had the audience rolling in the aisles.

schadenfreude

pleasure in someone else's misfortune

moment

point in time/significant and important $ https://farm1.staticflickr.com/117/290711738_2ae51d677c_m.jpg

grandiloquent

pompous; bombastic; using high-sounding language - জাঁকজমকপূর্ণ Mnemonic: Grand (Huge/Large audience)+ Eloquent (বাক্পটু)

refute

prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove. - মিথ্যা বা ভুল প্রমাণ করা "these claims have not been convincingly refuted as the evidence accused the convict" verb: prove to be false or incorrect Synonyms : controvert , rebut No one could refute his theories or propositions, and that is why he was esteemed by all his colleagues in the philosophy department.

document

provide written evidence - প্রমাণপত্র

distill

purify; refine; concentrate - পাতন করা

Impetuous

quick to act without thinking; It is not good for an investment broker to be _______, since much thought should be given to all the possible options.

maverick

rebel; nonconformist - প্রচলিত মতের বিরুদ্ধে লোক

parvenu

recently acquired wealth and risen in class (can be insulting if you win the lottery and are called parvenu)

inchoate

recently begun; rudimentary; elementary - অপরিণত undeveloped, beginning Just after the big bang explosion, before the universe expanded to the gigantic distances, it was an inchoate assemblage of elemental matter.

Audacious (adj.)

reckless, daring Jim is known for his adventurous style and audacious nature for when he is inside the ring, his audiences would jump off their seats to watch him play with the lion. $ https://o.quizlet.com/CtrAbaJq-XuekSCdfhLJoA_m.jpg

log

record oaf voyage or flight; record of day-to-day activities - নথি

Redundant (adj.)

redundant, superfluous At first, taking a standardized test may seem redundant to existing skill metrics such as GPA, certifications, but the GRE is necessary for the college admissions to sort applicants. $ https://farm1.staticflickr.com/25/52827759_9d1fc11733_m.jpg

syncretic

refers to any amalgam of different schools of thought

stipend

regular allowance

spurn

reject with contempt অবজ্ঞা করে প্রত্যাখ্যান করা Synonyms : disdain , freeze off , pooh-pooh , reject , scorn , turn down She spurned all his flattery and proposals, and so he walked off embarrassed and sad.

goosebumps

sensation when you become frightened

Austere

severe or stern in appearance, undecorated; The lack of decoration makes military barracks seem _______ to the civilian eye.

telling

significant and revealing

pungent

stinging; sharp in taste or smell; caustic - কটু,উগ্র Mnemonic: Smell of Pun (পান) is caustic

levee

stone embankment to prevent flooding - নদীতীরের বাঁধ

allure

the power to entice by charm

coagulate

thicken; congeal; clot - ঘনীভূত করা

abdicate

to give up a position, right, or power

permeate

to penetrate

Pellucid (adj.)

translucently clear The river water was so pellucid that Mary could see clearly that it swarmed with countless small fishes and loaves. $ https://o.quizlet.com/w4PpfxAZwXNROtAbacjkuQ_m.jpg

chicanery

trickery; deception - ছলচাতুরি

fawning

trying to please by behaving obsequiously, flattering, or cringing - তোষামোদী Mnemonic: Read it Fao (ফাও কথা). Trying to impress by ফাও কথা which seems Fao-ning.

complaisant

trying to please; overly polite; obliging - অন্যকে খুশি করতে আগ্রহী

indeterminate

uncertain; not clearly fixed; indefinite - অনির্দিষ্ট

insensible

unconscious; unresponsive - অনুভূতিশূন্য

savvy

understanding, a perceptive understanding Synonyms : apprehension , discernment , Although a great CEO, he did not have the political savvy to win the election. verb: get the meaning of something Synonyms : apprehend , compass , comprehend , dig , get the picture , grasp , grok The student savvies the meaning of astrophysics with little effort. adjective: well-informed or perceptive With his savvy business partner, the company was able to turn a profit within a year.

implicate

verb: convey a meaning; imply Synonyms : entail By saying that some of the guests were uncomfortable, the manager implicated to the hotel staff that it needed to be more dilligent. verb: to indicate in wrongdoing, usually a crime The crime boss was implicated for a long list of crimes, ranging from murder to disturbing the peace.

gainsay

verb: deny or contradict; speak against or oppose Synonyms : challenge , dispute I can't gainsay a single piece of evidence James has presented, but I still don't trust his conclusion.

misconstrue

verb: interpret in the wrong way Synonyms : be amiss , misapprehend , misconceive , misinterpret , misunderstand The politician never trusted journalists because he though that they misconstrue his words and misrepresent his positions.

compound

verb: make more intense, stronger, or more marked Synonyms : deepen , heighten , intensify Her headache was compounded by the construction crew outside, which had six jackhammers going at the same time. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

ossify

verb: make rigid and set into a conventional pattern,made rigidly conventional and unreceptive to change Synonyms : petrify , rigidify 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 to study • The department had so ossified over time that no new ideas were ever introduced; its ossification was so advanced that it had become nothing more than a rigid bureaucracy.

hamper

verb: prevent the progress or free movement of Synonyms : cramp , halter , strangle As the rain water began to collect in pools on the highway, it began to hamper the flow of traffic. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

fete

verb: to celebrate a person পরব , উত্সব , কোনো সেন্ট বা সন্তের জন্মতিথি-উত্সব Synonyms : celebrate After World War II, war heroes were feted at first but quickly forgotten.

chortle

verb: to chuckle, laugh merrily Synonyms : chuckle , laugh softly Walking past the bar, I could hear happy, chortling people and the blast of horns from a jazz band.

eradicate

verb: to completely destroy Synonyms : exterminate , extirpate , root out , uproot, annihilate , carry off , decimate , eliminate , extinguish , wipe out I tried eradicating the mosquitos in my apartment with a rolled up newspaper, but there were too many of them.

corroborate

verb: to confirm or lend support to (usually an idea or claim) Synonyms : affirm , confirm , substantiate , sustain,bear out , support , underpin Her claim that frog populations were falling precipitously in Central America was corroborated by locals, who reported that many species of frogs had seemingly vanished overnight.

censure

verb: to express strong disapproval Synonyms : animadversion After being caught in bed with a mistress, the mayor was quickly censured by the city council.

stem

verb: to hold back or limit the flow or growth of something To stem the tide of applications, the prestigious Ivy requires that each applicant score at least 330 on the Revised GRE. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

demean

verb: to insult; to cause someone to lose dignity or respect Synonyms : degrade , disgrace , put down , take down At first the soccer players bantered back and forth, but as soon as one of the players became demeaning, calling the other's mother a water buffalo, the ref whipped out a red card.

err

verb: to make an error Synonyms : mistake , slip He erred in thinking that "indigent" and "indignant" were synonyms.

unnerve

verb: to make nervous or upset enervate Synonyms : enervate , faze , unsettle At one time unnerved by math problems, she began avidly "Magoosh-ing", and soon became adept at even combinations and permutations questions.

mollify

verb: to make someone angry less angry; placate Synonyms : season , temper In the morning, Harriat was unable to mollify Harry, if he happened to become angry, unless he had his cup of coffee.

register

verb: to put your name or other information in a list for something verb: to identify and show on a tool for measuring Synonyms : read , record , show If you'd like to buy a meal plan, you can register at the student affairs office. The bomb was so strong that far away weather balloons registered the heat.

peruse

verb: to read very carefully Instead of perusing important documents, people all too often rush to the bottom of the page and plaster their signatures at the bottom.

castigate

verb: to reprimand harshly Synonyms : chasten , chastise , correct , objurgate Drill sergeants are known to castigate new recruits so mercilessly that the latter often break down during their first week in training.

venerate

verb: to respect deeply Synonyms : fear , revere , reverence The professor, despite his sleep-inducing lectures, was venerated amongst his colleagues, publishing more papers yearly than all of his peers combined.

betray

verb: to reveal or make known something, usually unintentionally reveal or make something known unintentionall Synonyms : bewray With the gold medal at stake, the gymnast awaited his turn, his quivering lip betraying his intense emotions.

intimate

verb: to suggest something subtly Synonyms : adumbrate , insinuate At first Manfred's teachers intimated to his parents that he was not suited to skip a grade; when his parents protested, teachers explicitly told them that, notwithstanding the boy's precocity, he was simply too immature to jump to the 6th grade. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

underwrite

verb: to support financially Synonyms : subvent , subvention The latest symphony broadcast was made possible with underwriting from the Carnegie Endowment.

dupe

verb: to trick or swindle Someone easily fooled - প্রতারিত ব্যক্তি Synonyms : befool , cod , fool , gull , put on , put one across , put one over , slang , take in Once again a get-rich-fast Internet scheme had duped Harold into submitting a $5,000 check to a sham operation. noun: a person who is easily tricked or swindled Synonyms : victim The charlatan mistook the crowd for a bunch of dupes, but the crowd was quickly on to him and decried his bald-faced attempt to bilk them.

meander

verb: to wander aimlessly Synonyms : thread , wander , weave , wind A casual observer might have thought that Peter was meandering through the city, but that day he was actually seeking out those places where he and his long lost love had once visited. $ https://o.quizlet.com/i/BRlleZwuUxhjz4J7n_or8Q_m.jpg

deride

verb: treat or speak of with contempt ridicule; make fun of - উপহাস করা The nun derided the students for trying to sneak insects and worms into the classroom.

deter

verb: turn away from by persuasion Synonyms : dissuade His mother tried to deter him from joining the army, but he was too intoxicated with the idea of war to listen. verb: try to prevent; show opposition to Synonyms : discourage The government's primary job should involve deterring paths to war, not finding ways to start them.

nonplussed

verb: unsure how to act or respond Shirley was totally nonplussed when the angry motorist cut her off and then stuck his finger out the window.

oscillate

vibrate; waver - স্পন্দিত হত্তয়া

prodigal

wasteful; reckless with money - অপব্যয়ী Mnemonic: If you are a PRO (prod) with GIRLs (digal) then you must waste money a huge

saturate

Soak thoroughly - পরিপূর্ণ করা

factitious

artifical, not naturla

perfidious

deceitful and untrustworthy- অবিশ্বাসী

monotony

lack of variation

aver

Assert confidently or declare; as used in law, state formally as a fact - সত্য বলিয়া প্রতিপাদন করা

Pugilism

Boxing; _______ has been defended as a positive outlet for aggressive impulses.

equanimity

Calmness of temperament; composure - মনের স্থিরতা Mnemonic: equal+enemy (ity). Remember to stay calm seeing an enemy.

exculpate

Clear from blame - দোষক্ষালন করা Mnemonic: Ex-Cuprit. He who is no more culprit by clearing his blame.

spectrum

Colored band produced when a beam of light passes through a prism - বর্ণালি

Histrionic (adj.) vs. History (n.)

Histrionic is totally unrelated to history. It comes from the Latin for actor. To be histrionic is not to have a penchant for bad Pacino or Brando imitations, but 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.

apprise

Inform - অবহিত করা

Vicarious (adj.) vs. Vicissitude (n.)

Isn't travel great? You get to experience other cultures, and see the world. Well, actually, sometimes traveling can be more stressful than a rush-hour commute—lost luggage, stolen items, and inclement weather are just a few of the many woes that can beset the traveler. So, why not stay at home and watch the travel channel? With just one flick of the wrist, you can journey to the distant lands of Machu Picchu or Angkor Wat. Such travel, in which you enjoy something through another person's experiences—in this case the host of the travel show—is to live vicariously. The contexts, of course, can vary widely. Maybe your best friend has told you all about his or her graduate school experiences via weekly blog posts. Now you, too, feel that you've gone through grad school. That's living vicariously. A vicissitude is any change in one's circumstances, usually for the worse. That is, life is full of ups and down that are beyond our control. Those are vicissitudes. Speaking of, traveling—especially any of those quit-your-job six-week jaunts through Europe—is full of vicissitudes, so again, sometimes it's better to stay at home and tune into the travel station (as long as the remote control doesn't go traveling off somewhere).

disingenuous

Lacking genuine candor; insincere - কৃত্রিম,আন্তরিকতার অভাব

dirge

Lament with music - অন্ত্যোষ্টিগাথা

Imbibe

Literally, to imbibe is to drink, usually copiously. Figuratively, imbibe can refer to an intake of knowledge or information. Plato imbibed Socrates' teachings to such an extent that he was able to write volumes of work that he directly attributed, sometimes word for word, to Socrates.

stipulate

Make express conditions; specify - প্রয়জনিও শর্ত হিসেবে কোন কিছু উপস্থাপন

burnish

Make shiny by rubbing; polish - পালিশ করা

obviate

Make unnecessary; get rid of - কৌশলে পরিহার করা,রেহায় পাওয়া to prevent; to make unnecessary

propensity

Natural inclination - প্রবণতা Mnemonic: Now a days people are Inclined (আগ্রহপূর্ণ, বেশি ঝুকে পরা) to CITY. It is a propenCITY.

discerning

Mentally quick and observant; having insight - উপলব্ধি করতে সক্ষম প্রাজ্ঞ এমন

NOXIOUS

NOXIOUS (NARK shus) adj harmful; injurious • His speeches advocating intolerance are noxious; they spread harm to everyone who hears them. • That particularly noxious shade of pink is making my eyes hurt. • The school had to be evacuated when the noxious gas leak was discovered.

connoisseur

Person competent to act as a judge of art; a lover of art - শিল্পকলা প্রভৃতির সমঝদার

endemic

Prevailing among a specific group of people or in a specific area or country - জাতিগত

alleviate

Relieve -উপশম করা

pedantic

Showing off learning; bookish - বিচারবুদ্ধিহীন পণ্ডিতসুলভ Mnemonic: PANDITs are usually very strict about the bookish stuff

gregarious

Sociable - সঙ্গ লিপ্স Mnemonic: remember AGGREGATION means gathering something together. similarily Aggregation -> gregation ->gregarious

Churlish (adj.)

Someone who is churlish lacks manners or refinement. A churlish person lacks tact and civility is often outright rude. The manager was unnecessarily churlish to his subordinates, rarely deigning to say hello, but always quick with a sartorial jab if someone happened to be wearing anything even slightly unbecoming.

perennial

Something long-lasting - বহুবর্ষজীবী

Zenith (n.), Summit (n.), Acme (n.), Pinnacle (n.) and Apex (n.)

Strangely, English has five words that mean the top of a mountain (perhaps our first lexicographers were avid alpinists). Spirited hiking, however, is only the half of it. Typically, you will encounter these words in a figurative sense: At the zenith of his artistic career, Elvis was outselling any other artist on the charts. The Ivy League is considered the apex of the education system. At its pinnacle, the Roman Empire extended across most of the landmass of Eurasia, a feat not paralleled to the rise of the British Empire in the 18th and 19th century.

Kafkaesque

Today, we have the word Kafkaesque, that refers to the absurdity we have to deal with living in a world of faceless bureaucracies. By day, Franz Kafka filed papers at an insurance office, and by night churned out dark novels, which suggested that the quotidian world of the office was actually far more sinister. Mainly, his novels were known for the absurd predicaments of their main characters (who often went by nothing more than a single initial). So next time you are put on hold for three hours and then volleyed back in forth between a dozen monotone-voice employees, think to yourself, hey this is Kafkaesque. The process of applying for a passport was so Kafkaesque that Charles ultimately decided not to take a vacation.

Imminent (adj.)

about to happen Some people thought it was outrageous when the media predicted the imminent death of the drug-addicted actress.

Inculpate

accuse or blame Although the killer successfully disposed of the murder weapon, his friends provided evidence that could actually inculpate both the killer and the people who tried to cover up the killing.

macabre

adjective: suggesting the horror of death and decay; gruesome মৃত্যুবিষয়ক Synonyms : ghastly , grim , grisly ,sick Edgar Allen Poe was considered the master of the macabre; his stories vividly describe the moment leading up to - and often those moments after - a grisly death.

arch

arch of a structure/deliberately teasing/ chief or principal (ex. archbishop)

presumptuous

arrogant; taking liberties - গর্বিত,দাম্ভিক adjective: excessively forward Synonyms : assuming , assumptive Many felt that Barney was presumptuous in moving into the large office before the management even made any official announcement of his promotion

aesthetic

artistic; dealing with or capable of appreciating the beautiful - শিল্পরুচিসম্মত

Veritable

authentic, real, genuine,truthfully, without a doubt • Once thirty inches of snow had fallen and visibility had been reduced to nothing, we realized we were in the middle of a veritable blizzard. • In this district, for a candidate to receive sixty percent of the vote is a veritable landslide. Frank is a veritable life-saver - last year, on two different occasions, he revived people using CPR.

beg

avoid a question/ invite an obvious question/ ask a question that makes unwarranted assumptions

brazen

bold and without shame, unrestrained by convention or propriety Synonyms : audacious , bald-faced , barefaced , bodacious , brassy , brazen-faced , insolent Their large "donations" to the local police department gave the drug cartel the brazen confidence to do their business out in the open.

compendium

brief, comprehensive summary - সংক্ষিপ্তসার

Luminous

bright, brilliant, glowing; The park was bathed in _______ sunshine, which warmed the bodies and the souls of the visitors.

implode

burst inward - কেন্দ্রীভূত করা

metamorphosis

change of form - রুপান্তর

volatile

changeable; explosive; evaporation rapidly - পরিবর্তনশীল

Capricious

changing one's mind quickly and often; Queen Elizabeth I was quite ________; her courtiers could never be sure which of their number would catch her fancy.

staid

characterized by dignity and propriety গম্ভীর ও রাশভারী রক্ষণশীল Synonyms : sedate Frank came from a staid environment, so he was shocked that his college roommate sold narcotics.

Philanthropy

charity; a desire or effort to promote goodness; New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art owes much of its collection to ________ of private collectors who willed their estates to the museum.

amalgamate

combine; unite in one body - একত্র করা

Specious

deceptively attractive, seemingly plausible but fallacious; The student's _______ excuse for bing late sounded legitimate but was proved otherwise when her teacher called her home. Seemingly reasonable but incorrect; "a specious argument" plausible but wrong

besmirch

denigrate, damage the good name and reputation of someone Synonyms : asperse , calumniate , defame , denigrate , slander , smear , smirch , sully The prince's distasteful choice of words besmirched not only his own name, but the reputation of the entire royal family.

precarious

dependent on chance; uncertain. - অনিশ্চিত "he made a precarious living as a painter" adjective: fraught with danger Synonyms : parlous , perilous , touch-and-go People smoke to relax and forget their cares, but ironically, in terms of health risks, smoking is far more precarious than either mountain-climbing or skydiving.

resolution

determination - সমাধান

aberrant

deviating from what is normal

aberration

deviation from normal or expected (negative connotation)

Anomaly

deviation from what is normal; Albino animals may display too great an ________ in their coloring to attract normally colored mates.

piety

devoutness; reverence for God - ভক্তি Mnemonic: Pie+tea if we get a pie and a tea when we are hungry we thank god and devout to him

dogmatic

dictatorial in one's opinions,opinionated; arbitrary; doctrinal - উদ্ধত

Enigma (adj.)

difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious Bruce Wayne was an enigmatic businessman; no one could ever guess what goes through the master tactician's mind. $ https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6069/6158371035_d797dfe586_m.jpg

sedulous

diligently and carefully

Dissonance

discord; opposite of harmony - বেসুর , অসংগতি a harsh and disagreeable combination, often of sound; Cognitive _______ is the inner conflict produced when long standing beliefs are contradicted by new evidence.

discredit

disgrace, dishonour, defame; destroy confidence in; disbelieve - অখ্যাতি, সুনামের হানি

obtuse

dumb, slow to learn or understand; lacking sharpness of intellect Synonyms : dense , dim , dull , , slow Jackson was the most obtuse member of the team: the manager's subtle ironies were always lost on him. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study • Her approach was so obtuse that it took me twenty minutes to figure out that she was asking me out. • The secret agent was so obtuse he couldn't remember how to figure out the secret code even after he's studied it for days. In geometry, an obtuse angle is one that is more than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees, so it's a pretty dull angle. Perhaps it's not surprising, then, that the definitions of obtuse used here also mean dull. For an opposite, see acumen.

gall

effrontery, impudence, অবমাননা করা impertinence, Even though Carly was only recently hired, she had the gall to question her boss's judgment in front of the office. noun: feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will Synonyms : bitterness , rancor , rancour , resentment In an act of gall, Leah sent compromising photos of her ex-boyfriend to all his co-workers and professional contacts.

expansive

extensive, wide-ranging/ communicative.,talkative....................."she felt expansive and inclined to talk

Antipathy

extreme dislike; The _______ between the French and the English regularly erupted into open warfare. noun: an intense feeling of dislike or aversion Synonyms : aversion , distaste

Sacrosanct

extremely sacred, beyond criticism; Many people considered Mother Teresa to be __________ and would not tolerate any criticism of her.

zealot

fanatic; person who shows excessive zeal - অতি গোঁড়া লোক

impeccable

faultless ত্রুটিহীন without fault or error Synonyms : , immaculate He was impeccably dressed in the latest fashion without a single crease or stain. $ https://o.quizlet.com/Q22HLpm0lPM.0PfAijBJ9A_m.jpg

indignant

feeling anger over a perceived injustice ঘৃণা মিশ্রিত রাগ Synonyms : incensed , outraged , umbrageous When the cyclist swerved into traffic, it forced the driver to brake and elicited an indignant shout of "Hey, punk, watch where you're going!"

Veracity

filled with truth and accuracy; She had a reputation for ______, so everyone trusted her description of events.

Cupidity

greed for money This word is similar to avarice in that it means greedy. But the word is even more relevant to this post in that it means greed for money. Surprising, right? We think of Cupid the flying cherub, firing his arrow away and making Romeos and Juliets out of us. To avoid any confusion, imagine Cupid flying around shooting arrows into people's wallets/purses and then swooping in and taking the loot. Oh what cupidity! Some people that amassing as much wealth as possible is the meaning to life—yet they often realize that cupidity brings anything but happiness.

besiege

harass, as with questions or requests; cause to feel distressed or worried Synonyms : beleaguer , circumvent , hem in , surround After discovering a priceless artifact in her backyard, Jane was besieged by phone calls, emails, and reporters all trying to buy, hold or see the rare piece of history.

invective

harsh, critical language আক্রমণমূলক

cacophony

harsh, jarring noise

glean

harvest, collect information bit by bit খুঁটে খুঁতে তোলা Herb has given us no formal statement about his background, but from various hints, I have gleaned that he grew up in difficult circumstances

enhance

increase; improve - উন্নত করা

impregnable

immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with Synonyms : inviolable , secure , strong , unassailable , unattackable As a child, Amy would build pillow castles and pretend they were impregnable fotresses.

impervious

impenetrable; incapable of being damaged or distressed - অভেদ্য

querulous

inclined to complain, irritable adjective: habitually complaining Synonyms : fretful , whiney , whiny The querulous old woman was begining to wear down even the happier members of the staff with her ceaseless complaining.

opprobrium

infamy; vilification - নিন্দা,তিরস্কার Mnemonic: If you take OPIUM(banned drug) you will be criticized, humiliated & put to shame

Exacerbate

infuriate,to make worse; It is unwise to take aspirin to try to relieve heartburn; instead of providing relief, the drug will only ________ the problem.

inconsequential

insignificant; unimportant - অবান্তর

beneficent

kindly; doing good - ক্ষমাপরায়ণ

incongruity

lack of harmony; absurdity - অসামাঞ্জস্য

naïve

lacking sophistication or experience

Naive

lacking sophistication or experience; Having never traveled before, the elementary school students were more ______ than their high school counterparts on the field trip.

mendacious

lying; habitually dishonest - মিথ্যাবাদী

capacity

noun noun: the amount or volume something can hold ability (especially mental) The hotel is full to maximum capacity; there are no empty rooms. Few birds have the capacity to recognize themselves when looking in a mirror; most act as though there is a second bird behind the glass.

idiosyncrasy

noun: a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual Synonyms : foible , mannerism Peggy's numerous idiosyncrasies include wearing mismatched shoes, laughing loudly to herself, and owning a pet aardvark.

spendthrift

noun: one who spends money extravagantly যে ব্যক্তি জলের মত টাকা পয়সা ব্যয় করে, অমিতব্যয়ী Synonyms : scattergood , spend-all , spender Taking weekly trips to Vegas, Megan was a spendthrift whose excesses eventually caught up to her.

decorum

noun: propriety in manners and conduct Synonyms : decorousness "You will obey the rules of decorum for this courtroom or spend the night in a jail cell," said the judge to the prosecutor.

resource

noun: some saved material that can be used for a purpose (especially money, anything used to make energy such as oil, or information sources such as books) Many of the richest countries have surprisingly few natural resources and must buy oil or gas from other countries. Never forget to make use of the library during your studies; it's full of great resources.

pundit

noun: someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field Synonyms : initiate , learned person , savant Steven Pinker's credentials are unquestioned as a pundit; he has taught at MIT and Stanford, teaches at Harvard, and has published a number of influential books on cognition, language, and psychology.

temperance

noun: the trait of avoiding excesses Synonyms : moderation,sobriety Welles wasn't known for his temperance--he usually ate enough for two and drank enough for three.

pariah

outcast

gouge

overcharge or swindle (someone). "drugs sold by the same manufacturers who are gouging patients in this country"

maudlin

overly emotional and sad Synonyms : bathetic , drippy , hokey , kitschy , mawkish , mushy , schmaltzy , schmalzy , sentimental , slushy , soppy , soupy 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?

qualm

second thoughts, hesitation, uneasiness about the fitness of an action Synonyms : misgiving , scruple While he could articulate no clear reason why Harkner's plan would fail, he neverless felt qualms about committing any resources to it.

OSTENSIBLE

seeming, appearing as such, professed সুস্পষ্ট • Even though his ostensible reason for coming to all the games was his love of the sport, we knew his crush on the team captain was his real reason. • Even when they are ostensibly written for children, many cartoons are actually more entertaining for adults.

autonomous

self-governing; independent - স্বশাসিত

antagonize

to annoy or provoke to anger AUNTY+GONE(goes)+ON+ICE....when an aunty goes on ice bare footed,it provokes her hostility... $ https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2141/2147283319_c8df56b725_m.jpg

Propitiate

to appease or placate

contentious

to argue (person who likes to argue); controversial,quarrelsome - বিতর্কমূলক

Contentious (adj.)

to argue (person who likes to argue); controversial,quarrelsome - বিতর্কমূলক Contentious has two meanings: controversial (in terms of an issue); inclined to arguing (in terms of a person). This word does not mean content. It comes from contend, which means to argue. Be chary (see below) of this word. As soon as the discussion turns to politics, Uncle Hank becomes highly contentious, vehemently disagreeing with those who endorse the same positions.

Foment

to arouse or incite; The protesters tried to _______ feeling against the war through their speeches and demonstrations.

lagniappe

unexpected gift

Stentorian

প্রচণ্ড জোরালো, গমগমে extremely loud; Cullen couldn't hear her speaking over the _________ din of the game on TV.

denigrate

verb: charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone Blacken - কলঙ্কিত করা Synonyms : asperse , besmirch , calumniate , defame , slander , smear , smirch , sully Count Rumford denigrated the new theory of heat, demonstrating that it was wholly inadequate to explain the observations.

abstain

verb: choose not to consume or take part in (particularly something enjoyable) Synonyms : desist , refrain Considered a health nut, Jessica abstained from anything containing sugar-even chocolate.

derive

verb: come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example Synonyms : come , descend Many words in the English language are derived from Latin, including the word "derive." verb: reason by deduction; establish by deduction Synonyms : deduce , deduct , infer From the multiple set of footprints in the living room, the investigator derived an important clue: Sheila was not alone in the room at the time of the murder.

indict

verb: to formally charge or accuse of wrong-doing. summons The bankrobber was indicted on several major charges, including possession of a firearm.

intrepid

অকুতোভয় fearless Synonyms : audacious , brave , dauntless , fearless , hardy , unfearing Captain Ahab was an intrepid captain whose reckless and fearless style ultimate leads to his downfall.

inexorable

অপ্রতিরোধ্য impossible to stop or prevent Synonyms : adamant , adamantine , intransigent The rise of the computer was an inexorable shift in technology and culture.

Assiduous

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untenable

(of theories etc) incapable of being defended or justified অসমর্থনীয় Synonyms : indefensible 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.

Rarefied

(v.) make more subtle or refine to make thiner or sparser; Since the atmosphere _______ as altitudes increase, the air at the top of very tall mountains is too thin to breathe.

Impair

(v.) to make imperfect, damage, harm injure; hurt - ভাঙ্গা

Beatific (adj.) vs. Beautiful (adj.)

A beatific person is one who radiates bliss. This person is so happy, they almost seem blessed and holy (think of a saint, or the Buddha). As for beautiful, well you may be beatific if you are beautiful, or you may be totally unhappy. The two words are totally unrelated. Marred by the ravages of time, the idols were hardly beautiful, yet each seemed to emanate a beatific aura that not even 500 years could diminish.

gullible

easily deceived - অতিসরল Mnemonic: Gulli (গুল্লি ) goes straight. Just for reminding (অতিসরল)

Eponyms

An eponym is any word that is derived from a person's name. English is one of the most promiscuous languages, absorbing languages as unrelated as Sanskrit and Finnish into its bulging lexicon. By extension, I'd also warn against relying on Latin/Greek roots to figure out what unfamiliar words mean. Thwarting a root-based approach even more is the fact that English not only takes from any language it stumbles across, but that it blithely appropriates a person's name, trimming a few letters here and there (adding the Latin -ian, or -esque for true mongrel effect), and then begets a Franken-word that would confound the most seasoned etymologist. Adapting a name in such a fashion results in an eponym. What makes eponyms fascinating—and even more random—is that just about anyone can bequeath the world his or her name: a fictional anti-hero who thought windmills were dragons; a jingoistic veteran of Napoleon's army; an author with a penchant for absurdity, and an aversion to bureaucracy. Of course, for GRE purposes we do not need to know that a jeroboam is a massive wine bottle named for an ancient Israeli king (who apparently was quite the wino). So I have culled from a list of eponyms those that may actually show up test day.

Chary (adj.)

Chary rhymes with wary, and it also means to be cautious. They are also synonyms. Jack was wary of GRE words that looked similar, because they usually had different definitions; not so with chary, a word that he began to use interchangeably with wary.

Perfunctory (adj.) vs. Preemptive (adj.) vs. Peremptory (adj.)

Ever done dishes before? As far as daily experiences go, this one represents the nadir for most. As a result, when we do dishes, we do them in a routine way. We are hardly inspired. To do something in such a manner is to be perfunctory. The word also carries with it the connotation of carelessness. That is, if you do something in which you are merely going through the motions, you are probably not doing your best (as far as my perfunctory dish-cleaning goes, my wife can attest to this). To act before someone else does is to act preemptively. Just as Martha was about to take the only cookie left on the table, Noah preemptively swiped it. Preemptive is often times heard in a political context. A country that strikes before another country can do so is launching a preemptive strike. If you are peremptory you are 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.

Indigent (adj.) vs. Indigenous (adj.) vs. Indignant (adj.)

Indigent word means poor, having very little means. In the so-called Third World, many are indigent and only a privileged few have the wherewithal to enjoy material luxuries. Indigenous means relating to a certain area. Plants and animals are often indigenous, as are people. The flora and fauna indigenous to Australia are notably different from those indigenous to the U.S—one look at a duckbill platypus and you know you're not dealing with an opossum. Imagine you are waiting in line to order your morning coffee. Right as you are about to ask for a nice steaming cup, someone cuts in front of you and places an order for six people. How would you feel? Indignant. Indignant means to feel anger over a perceived injustice. And you don't want to be indignant the day of the test, when ETS just happens to pick that one word you always end up confusing with another word.

Defray (v.)

Is to help pay the cost of, either in part of full. Often times when students go off to college, they hope that tuition (which is always becoming steeper these days) will be defrayed by any of a number of means: scholarships, parents, burgeoning stock portfolio, or even generous relatives. In order for Sean to attend the prestigious college his magnanimous uncle helped defray the excessive tuition with a monthly infusion of cash.

KINETIC

KINETIC (ki NET ik) ad] having to do with motion; lively; active A kinetic personality is a lively, active, moving personality. • Our new public relations hire has a kinetic personality.

LASSITUDE

LASSITUDE (LAS uh tood) n listlessness, languor, weariness অবসন্নতা • Those two push-ups I attempted filled me with lassitude for the rest of the day. • It wouldn't be so bad to be in a constant state of lassitude as long as I could have someone to wave palm fronds over me and feed me grapes, since I would be too exhausted to do it myself.

LAUD

LAUD (land) v to praise highly গুণকীর্তন laudable-worthy of high praise • His first novel was so universally lauded that it seemed almost impossible that his second book could live up to the expectations. • It is a good idea to laud your partner's skills at house cleaning; otherwise you'll just end up having to do more of it yourself.

LAVISH

LAVISH (LAV ish) ad] extravagant • No expense was spared in giving the astronauts a lavish homecoming, complete with welcome feasts and a parade down Fifth Avenue, after their arduous mission. As a verb, to lavish is to bestow something in great quantities, or to cover liberally.

LIBERTINE

LIBERTINE (LIB ur teen) n someone unrestrained by morality or convention or leading a dissolute life,a person, especially a man, who freely indulges in sensual pleasures without regard to moral principles,characterized by free indulgence in sensual pleasures. • We discovered that she was quite the libertine when it was revealed that she was having affairs on three different continents at the same time. • Casanova has become the archetypal libertine in popular culture, the very embodiment of a single-minded pursuit of pleasure. Libertine can also be an adjective, as in his libertine disregard for the moral conventions of the day.

LIST

LIST (list) v to tilt or lean to one side কাত হওয়া • The ship listed to one side after running aground on a rock and filling partially with water. • After a little too much celebrating, he was listing badly to one side and threatening to topple over as he walked up the front steps.

LUMBER

LUMBER (LUM bur) v to move heavily and clumsily or with a rumbling sound থপথপিয়ে চলা • The truck lumbered about like a drunken dinosaur. • His usually lumbering gait gave no hint to his remarkable grace as a skater.

NOSTRUM

NOSTRUM (NAH strum) n cure-all, placebo, questionable remedy • Any nostrum that claims to cure both a hangover and bunions is either a miracle or a fraud. • Spare me your nostrums promising the answers to all of life's difficult questions; if it were that easy someone would have found them long ago.

NICE

NICE (nys) adj exacting, extremely or even excessively precise; done with delicacy or skill • The distinction he drew between the two findings was so nice that most of his listeners weren't even sure it was there. He had so nice a sense for chocolate that he could identify the source of the cocoa bean used to make each variety.

NADIR

NADIR (NAY deer) n low point, perigee • Being presented with the "Nice Try" award for finishing in last place was definitely the nadir of my professional pinochle career. • Liver-flavored tapioca with pickled pretzels truly marked the nadir of Darryl's cooking experiments. For an antonym, go to the entry for apogee. For many pop music fans, the rap and alternative-rock dominated 90s were the nadir of musical expression.

NASCENT

NASCENT (NAY sunt) adj coming into being; in early developmental stages • I could always tell when Richard had a nascent plan developing, because he got this faraway devious look in his eyes. • The nascent truce between the warring groups was tenuous, and would need intensive diplomatic cooperation in order to grow into a stronger and lasting relationship.

NEBULOUS

NEBULOUS (NEB yoo lus) adj vague, cloudy, lacking clearly defined form • Unfortunately, we were so excited about the prospect of discovering buried treasure that we hadn't noticed how nebulous Hannah's plan was for finding it. • All we could see of the dust storm as it approached was a nebulous gray mass. Nebulous can also mean relating to a nebula, which has several meanings dealing with cloudiness and diffuse particles, but is generally known as a body of interstellar dust or gas.

NEOLOGISM

NEOLOGISM (nee AH luh ji zim) n a new word, expression, or usage; the creation or use of new words or senses • "Eco-chic," "urbanwear," and "technophile" are examples of recent neologisms, just as "TV," "bobby socker," and "UFO" once were. • My least favorite neologisms are nouns that have been made into verbs, as in "our team has been tasked with...."

NEOPHYTE

NEOPHYTE (NEE uh fyt) n a recent convert; a beginner; novice Recent convert; beginner - নবদীক্ষিত ব্যক্তি • Although only a neophyte, Casey was already demonstrating amazing skill at chess. • As a neophyte at archery, I was just happy I didn't put out anyone's eye my first few times. Tyro is one synonym for neophyte.

NEXUS

NEXUS (NEK sus) n a connection, tie, or link; center or focus • Although many people have studied the nexus between rehabilitation programs for prisoners and rates of recidivism, no one has been able to draw any universally accepted conclusions about the relationship. • The group members' objective is to strengthen the nexus between theory and practice by implementing programs based on their ideas about community service.

discordant

Not harmonious; conflicting - মিলহীন

Paucity (n.)

Paucity is a lack of something. In honor of paucity, this entry will have a paucity of words. There is a paucity of jobs hiring today that require menial skills, since most jobs have either been automated or outsourced.

sage

Person celebrated for wisdom - মহাজ্ঞানী Mnemonic: S+Age. Aged person is wise usually.

strut

Pompous walk - বৃথা গর্বে বা আত্মগরিমায় গটগট করিয়া হাঁটা

pragmatic

Practical (as opposed to idealistic); concerned with the practical worth or impact of something - প্রায়োগিক,ব্যাবহারিক adjective: guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory Synonyms : hard-nosed , hardheaded , practical Rather than make a philosophical appeal to the Congressmen, the Speaker decided to take a far more pragmatic approach, making small side-deals that would add votes to his bill.

Sangfroid (n.)

Sangfroid literally means cold-blooded. It is defined as calmness and poise, especially in trying situations. The hostage negotiator exhibited a sangfroid that oftentimes was more menacing than the sword at his throat or the gun at his head.

Satiate

Satisfy fully - সম্পূর্ণ পরিতৃপ্ত করা,to satisfy fully or overindulge,to satisfy fully or overindulge; His desire for power was so great that nothing less than complete control of the country could _______ it.

deterrent

Something that discourages; hindrance - প্রতিবন্ধক

abstemious

Sparing in eating and drinking; temperate - স্বল্পাহারী

Censure (v.) vs. Censor (v.)

Speaking of beeping out the F-word, we have a synonym for expurgate: censor. Censure, the much more common GRE word, has nothing to do with removing objectionable words and/or material. However, if you decide to start dropping the F-bomb in public—and I don't mean facetious—then you can easily expect someone to censure you. To censure someone is to express strong disapproval of that person.

pervasive

Spread throughout - ছরিয়ে পড়া

penchant

Strong inclination; liking - আসক্তি,ঝোক Mnemonic: Remember Chatting which is kind of addiction now a days.

abate

Subside or moderate - হ্রাস পাত্তয়া

iconoclastic

adjective: defying tradition or convention Jackson Pollack was an iconoclastic artist, totally breaking with tradition by splashing paint on a blank canvas.

Disinterested (adj.)

The definition of disinterested is unbiased, neutral. Much as the addition of belie is a difficult vocabulary word that tends to make a question harder, the addition of disinterested into a text completion can make it a difficult question. Why? Everybody assumes that disinterested means not interested. While this is acceptable colloquially, the GRE, as you've probably come to learn by now, is anything but colloquial. [The potential juror knew the defendant, and therefore could not serve on the jury, which must consist only of disinterested members.]

Expurgate (v.) vs. Expunge (v.)

To expurgate means to remove objectionable material. If you've ever watched a rated-R film that has been adapted for prime time, you'll probably note that all those F-words—factitious, facetious, and fatuous—have been removed. That's expurgation (think of the "beep"). To expunge simply means to wipe out or remove any trace off. Many people who commit petty crimes have those crimes expunged from their records, given that person doesn't decide to start running every other red light. So, if you've been a good driver over the last 10 years, then that one incident when 85 became the new 65...well, that's probably been expunged from your record.

Errant (adj.) vs. Arrant (adj.) vs. Errand (n.) vs. Err (v.)

To be errant is to be wandering, not sticking to a circumscribed path. It can also connote deviating from accepted behavior or standards. Unlike his peers, who spent their hours studying in the library, Matthew preferred errant walks through the university campus to help his brain function. Arrant means complete and utter. It usually modifies a noun with a negative connotation, e.g. liar, fool, etc. 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. An errand is a small chore. Maria carried out her errands with dispatch, completing most before noon. To err is (surprise!) to make an error. He erred in thinking that errant and arrant were synonyms.

Blinkered (adj.)

To have a limited outlook or understanding. The true etymology of the word actually comes from the blinkers that are put on racing horses to prevent them from becoming distracted. In gambling, the addict is easily blinkered by past successes and/or past failures, forgetting that the outcome of any one game is independent of the games that preceded it.

Prevaricate (v.) vs. Variance (n.)

To prevaricate is to speak in an evasive way. Prevaricate does not mean to vary before; indeed, it is totally unrelated to variance, which simply means the quality of varying. A good synonym for prevaricate is equivocate. And that's no lie. The cynic quipped, "There is not much variance in politicians; they all seem to prevaricate".

Betray (v.)

To betray means to go against one's country or friends. Right? Well, yes, but not always. Especially on the GRE. To betray means to reveal or make known something, usually unintentionally. Let's try a Text Completion question: As we age, our political leanings tend to become less _______; the once dyed-in-wool conservative can betray liberal leanings, and the staunch progressive may suddenly embrace conservative policies. (A) pronounced (B) obscured (C) contrived (D) earnest (E) diplomatic In this case betray means reveal. As we age our political biases become less obvious/extreme (my own words). Which word is the closest? (A) pronounced.

USURY

USURY (Y00 zhuh ree) n charging an exorbitant or illegal rate of interest • Hannah, whenever she got her credit card statements, railed against what she claimed was usury on the part of the banks to anyone who would listen. Quaint as it may seem now, usury used to mean charging interest for a loan, period, and it has been forbidden by law in many religions and cultures. Now that charging interest is a common business practice, its meaning has changed to that of charging an exorbitant rate.

VENAL

VENAL (VEE nut) ad] capable of being bought or bribed, mercenary • The presence of the venal juror who accepted a bribe resulted in an acquittal. the condition of being susceptible to bribes or corruption Venality is the use of position for personal gain. • Rampant venality in city politics eroded everyone's trust in the system. Venal and venality share a root with vendors and vending machines—all refer to people (or machines) to whom we give money in exchange for goods and services. Venal, though, has a bad connotation—much worse than even a vending machine that eats your money and gives you nothing in return. Even some of the most sacred sporting events are not immune to venality, as many of the officials have received substantial bribes to make biased calls.

VEXATION

VEXATION (veks AY shun) n annoyance, irritation • Louise began to suspect that her frequent tardiness was a source of vexation to her boss when she saw him pacing around and looking at the clock every morning. Vexation is a multi-purpose word in that it can mean the act of causing irritation, the irritation itself or the state of being irritated. To vex is to annoy or puzzle. • Shannon was vexed by her inability to buy the right lottery ticket and win a million dollars.

VIRULENT

VIRULENT (VEER uh lunt) ad] extremely harmful or poisonous, bitterly hostile or antagonistic • The strain of flu virus that year was particularly virulent and caused a national health crisis. Virulence is extreme harmfulness or bitterness. • The virulence of her response surprised me; I had no idea she was still so angry about something that happened ten years ago.

VITIATE

VITIATE (VI shee ayt) v to reduce the value of, debase, spoil, make ineffective • His failure to live up to his end of the deal vitiated the entire agreement as far as I was concerned. • The usefulness of the experimental results was vitiated by the lack of a control group against which to measure them.

Rococo

Very highly ornamented, relating to an 18th century artistic style of elaborate ornamentation; The ornate furniture in the house reminded Tatiana of the _______ style.

Chastise (v.)

Very similar to castigate, it also means to reprimand harshly. Though chastised for his wanton abuse of the pantry, Lawrence shrugged off his mother's harsh words, and continued to plow through jars of cookies and boxes of donuts.

transgression

Violation of a law; sin - পাপ

WAFT

WAFT (wahft) n a light breeze, a puff • I must not have been holding on to the kite string very tightly, because just a single, gentle waft of air was enough to send it floating away over the rooftops. Waft as a verb means to send floating through the air or over water. • The ant wafted down the creek on a leaf raft.

WAVER

WAVER (WAY vur) v to move to and fro, to sway; to be unsettled in opinion • Ted wavered over whether or not to report the ten thousand dollars he found on the park bench to the police, but then he started thinking about who might come looking for it and decided to turn it in to the authorities. • Enid never wavered in her conviction that her pet goose would lay golden eggs, despite its repeated failures to do so.

WEND

WEND (wend) v to go, proceed, walk • We wended our way through the market, buying vegetables for dinner. • As Fritz wended his long way home from work, he thought again about moving closer to town.

digression

Wandering away from the subject - মূল বিষয় থেকে সরে যাওয়া

adequate

adjective: good enough for what you need Synonyms : decent , enough A very light jacket will be adequate for Los Angeles's warm winter.

artless

Without guile; open and honest - কৌশলহীন

Artless (adj.) vs. Artful (adj.) vs. Artifice (n.)

\To be artful means to be cunning and wily. To have artifice is to be artful. Perhaps you've read Dickens, and remember The Artful Dodger. The titular artful dodger did not have a penchant for watercolors, but was instead a devious, wily lad. This trait, presumably, allowed him to dodge tricky situations. If somebody is artless, on the other hand, that person is innocent, guileless. It should come as little surprise, then, that the literary canon is absent an artless dodger, as he would be too innocent and naive to dodge much of anything. Finally, artful and artless can refer back to the original usage of art. Therefore, Picasso is artful and I am artless. However, the GRE rarely, if ever, tests these definitions.

idolatry

Worship of idols; excessive admiration - মূর্তিপূজা

subpoena

Writ summoning a witness to appear - সাক্ষীকে তলব করা

Venal (adj.) vs. Venial (adj.)

You definitely do not want to confuse these two. To call someone venal is to say they are corrupt, and likely to accept bribes. To be venial actually doesn't refer to a person but rather a sin or an offense. A venial offense is one that is minor and pardonable( key word is menial. We forgive someone for menial mistakes). His traffic violations ran the gamut from the venial to the egregious—on one occasion he simply did not come to a complete stop; another time he tried to escape across state lines at speeds in excess of 140 mph.

alloy

a combination; a mixture of two or more metals

egotist

a conceited and self-centered person Synonyms : egoist , swellhead An egotist, Natasha had few friends because of her inability to talk about anything except her dream of becoming the next American Idol.

Paradox

a contradiction or dilemma; It is a ______ that those most in need of medical attention are often those least able to obtain it.

Curmudgeon

a grouchy, surly person who is always sulking about something Probably one of my favorite GRE words—it's great for describing certain folk and it's fun to say. A curmudgeon is a grouchy, surly person, one who is always sulking as they grumble about something or another. Uncle Mike was the family curmudgeon so on Thanksgiving he was plied with copious amounts of wine so that he would finely lose the grouchy demeanor and break into a faint smile.

candid

adjective: a straightforward and honest look at something Synonyms : blunt , forthright , frank , free-spoken , outspoken , plainspoken , point-blank , straight-from-the-shoulder Even with a perfect stranger, Charles was always candid and would rarely hold anything back.

engima

a puzzle; a mystery

phantasmagorical

a series of images that seem as though they are out of a dream whether those images are real or in one's head $ https://o.quizlet.com/uwE5pCBYMdqGNszP6ILYWg_m.jpg

Elegy

a sorrowful poem or speech; Although Thomas Gray's "_______ written in a Country Churchyard" is about death and loss, it urges its readers to endure this life and to trust in spirituality. শোকসঙ্গীত

anathema

a source of somebody's hate

martinet

a strict disciplinarian Synonyms : disciplinarian , moralist 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.

Frugality

a tendency to be thrifty or cheap; Scrooge McDuck's _______ was so great that he accumulated enough wealth to fill a giant storehouse with money.

apothegm

a terse, witty saying

quisling

a traitor who collaborates with an enemy force occupying their country.

Melee (n.)

a wild, confusing fight or struggle. Oh, and it comes from French Let's see if I can weave all the French-related words into one coherent sentence: Despite the scornful stares from entrenched aristocrats, the parvenu walked blithely about the palace grounds, maintaining his sangfroid and demurring to enter into the melees that the snobbish were so fond of baiting arrivistes into. Oui!

Prudent (adj.)

acting with or showing care and thought When the food manufacturer discovered toxins in a product sample case of one of its containers, it made a prudent decision to destroy all the boxes from the shipment. $ https://farm1.staticflickr.com/60/171486070_7dbac2ee64_m.jpg

LABILE

adj readily open to change, unstable easily পরিবর্তনশীল • He was so emotionally labile that he could be crying one minute and laughing the next. • Radioactive isotopes are labile because they undergo change.

UBIQUITOUS

adj widespread, existing everywhere at the same time, constantly encountered, • Many animals that were once nearly ubiquitous in North America, such as the passenger pigeon, are now extinct. Ubiquity is the state of being everywhere at the same time. • The ubiquity of the ad campaign ended up working against it; people got so sick of seeing it everywhere all the time that they vowed never to buy the product it advertised.

inured

adj. accustomed; hardened - অভ্যস্ত Mnemonic: someone Injured again and again will become tough.

disparate

adj. basically different; unrelated - অসদৃশ fundamentally different; entirely unlike

commensurate

adj. corresponding in extent, degree, etc.; proportionate - সামানুপাতিক

diffuse

adj. wordy, rambling, spread out (like a gas) - ছড়াইয়া পড়া

facetious

adjective: ফাজলামি বা ইয়ারকিতে ভরা Synonyms : bantering , tongue-in-cheek Facetious behavior will not be tolerated during sex eduation class; it's time for all of you to treat these matters like mature adults. $ https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2381/2288556895_5a9f918276_m.jpg

unpropitious

adjective: (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.

mercurial

adjective: (of a person) prone to unexpected and unpredictable changes in mood Synonyms : erratic , fickle , quicksilver The fact that Ella's moods were as mercurial as the weather was problematic for her relationships - it didn't help that she lived in Chicago.

glib

adjective: (of a person) speaking with ease but without sincerity Synonyms : pat , slick I have found that the more glib the salesman, the worse the product.

lucid

adjective: (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable সহজবোধ্য Synonyms : crystal clear , limpid , luculent , pellucid , perspicuous Though Walters writes about physics and time travel, his writing is always lucid, so readers with little scientific training can understand difficult concepts.

plodding

adjective: (of movement) slow and laborious ponderous Synonyms : leaden Charlie may seem to run at a plodding pace, but he is an ultramarathoner, meaning he runs distances of up to 100 miles, and can run for ten hours at a stretch. $ https://o.quizlet.com/UHJ2RJD52R.s7BJl2jpnoQ_m.gif

unruly

adjective: (of persons) noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline; unwilling to submit to authority Synonyms : boisterous , rambunctious , robustious , rumbustious,disobedient Walk in to any preschool and I am sure that you will find an unruly and chaotic scene - unless it's nap time.

inclement

adjective: (of weather) unpleasant, stormy দুর্যোগপূর্ণ আবহাওয়া After a week of inclement weather, we finally are able to go outside and enjoy the sun. adjective: used of persons or behavior; showing no mercy Marcus Aurelius, though a fair man, was inclement to Christians during his reign, persecuting them violently. $ https://o.quizlet.com/YuwtrWZNg-M1gC4kG.o2vQ_m.jpg

derivative

adjective: (or a creative product, e.g. music, writing, etc.) not original but drawing on the work of another person unoriginal; obtained from another source - অমৌলিক Because the movies were utterly derivative of other popular movies, they did well at the box office. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

detrimental

adjective: (sometimes followed by "to") causing harm or injury Synonyms : damaging , prejudicial , prejudicious Many know that smoking is detrimental to your health, but processed sugar in large quantities is equally bad.

pristine

adjective: Unspoiled, untouched (usu. of nature) fresh and clean; uncorrupted The glacial lake was pristine and we filled our canteens to drink deeply. adjective: Immaculately clean and unused Drill sergeants are known for demanding pristine cabinets, uniforms, and beds, and often make new recruits clean and clean and clean until they meet the expected high standards.

derisive

adjective: abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule Synonyms : gibelike , jeering , mocking , taunting I was surprised by her derisive tone; usually, she is sweet, soft spoken, and congenial.

unequivocal

adjective: admitting of no doubt or misunderstanding; having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion Synonyms : unambiguous , univocal The President's first statement on the subject was vague and open to competing interpretations, so when he spoke to Congress about the same subject later, he was cafeful to make his position completely unequivocal.

genial

adjective: agreeable, conducive to comfort, affable সদয় , অমায়িক , মিশুকে , সদালাপী Synonyms : kind Betty is a genial young woman: everyone she meets is put at ease by her elegance and grace.

becoming

adjective: appropriate, and matches nicely Synonyms : comely , comme il faut , decent , decorous , seemly Her dress was becoming and made her look even more beautiful. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

overweening

adjective: arrogant; presumptuously arrogant, overbearing, immoderate Synonyms : excessive , extravagant , exuberant,uppity 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. • His overweening arrogance made everyone want to smack him, which was the only way he got to be the center of attention that he imagined he should be. • Your overweening presumption in asking for my help is stunning, given how many times you have mocked me before.

obsequious

adjective: attentive in an ingratiating or servile manner; attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery চাটুকার Synonyms : bootlicking , fawning , sycophantic , toadyish The obsequious waiter did not give the couple a moment's peace all through the meal, constantly returning to their table to refill their water glasses and to tell them what a handsome pair they made.

forthcoming

adjective: available when required or as promised Synonyms : approaching , coming , upcoming The President announced that the senators were about to reach a compromise, and that he was eager to read the forthcoming details of the bill. adjective: at ease in talking to others Synonyms : extroverted , outgoing As a husband, Larry was not forthcoming: if Jill didn't demand to know details, Larry would never share them with her.

evasive

adjective: avoiding or escaping from difficulty or danger or commitment এড়িয়ে যেতে সচেষ্ট His responses were clearly evasive; he obviously did not want to take on any responsibility or any new work. adjective: deliberately vague or ambiguous সম্পূর্ণ অসার কথা Every time I call the bank, I receive the same evasive answers about our mortgage and never get a clear response.

economical

adjective: avoiding waste, efficient Synonyms : frugal , scotch , sparing , stinting Journalists favor an economical style of writing, in which no unnecessary words are used and every sentence is as short as possible.

arbitrary

adjective: based on a random, groundless decision One of the arbitrary decrees in place during the emperor's rule is that all citizens pay him weekly homage at his palace. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

obtain

adjective: be valid, applicable, or true, to be established, accepted, or customary Synonyms : hold , prevail 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 to study • The customary niceties of polite conversation do not obtain in the middle of a tornado. • The proper conditions for the summit will only obtain if all parties agree to certain terms.

chivalrous

adjective: being attentive to women like an ideal knight Synonyms : gallant , knightly Marco's chivalrous ways, like opening doors and pulling out chairs, was much appreciated by his date.

rudimentary

adjective: being in the earliest stages of development; being or involving basic facts or principles Synonyms : fundamental , underlying I would love to be able to present a fully polished proposal to the board, but right now, our plans for the product are still in the most rudimentary stages.

beatific

adjective: blissfully happy Synonyms : angelic , angelical , sainted , saintlike , saintly Often we imagine all monks to wear the beatific smile of the Buddha, but, like any of us, a monk can have a bad day and not look very happy.

laconic

adjective: brief and to the point - অল্পকথায় অর্থপূর্ণ Synonyms : crisp , curt , terse, succinct While Martha always swooned over the hunky, laconic types in romantic comedies, her boyfriends inevitably were very talkative - and not very hunky. • We took her "good" as high praise indeed, since that was more than our laconic band teacher usually said in a whole week. • His laconic public persona was just a front; once you got to know him he wouldn't shut up. Need an antonym? Garrulous and loquacious are both opposites to laconic.

serene

adjective: calm and peaceful Synonyms : tranquil , unagitated I'd never seen him so serene; usually, he was a knot of stress and anxiety from hours of trading on the stock exchange.

malleable

adjective: capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out Synonyms : ductile , pliable , pliant , tensile , tractile The clay became malleable and easy to work with after a little water was added. adjective: easily influenced Synonyms : ductile My little brother is so malleable that I can convince him to sneak cookies from the cupboard for me.

slapdash

adjective: carelessly and hastily put together এলোমেলো Synonyms : haphazard , slipshod , sloppy The office building had been constructed in a slapdash manner, so it did not surprise officials when, during a small earthquake, a large crack emerged on the façade of the building.

nettlesome

adjective: causing irritation or annoyance Synonyms : annoying , bothersome , galling , irritating , pesky , pestering , pestiferous , plaguey , plaguy , teasing , vexatious , vexing Maria found her coworker's cell phone nettlesome, because every few minutes it would buzz to life with another text message.

belligerent

adjective: characteristic of one eager to fight hostile and aggressive Synonyms : aggressive Tom said that he was arguing the matter purely for philosophical reasons, but his belligerent tone indicated an underlying anger about the issue.

rustic

adjective: characteristic of rural life; awkwardly simple and provincial Synonyms : countrified , countryfied,bumpkinly , hick , unsophisticated The vacation cabin had no electricity and no indoor plumbing, but despite these inconveniences, Nigel adored its rustic charm.

provincial

adjective: characteristic of the a limited perspective; not fashionable or sophisticated Maggie's enthusiasm about her high school teams seemed provincial to her college classmates, all of whom were following a nationally ranked college team.

diligent

adjective: characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks Synonyms : persevering Michael was a diligent gardener, never leaving a leaf on the ground and regularly watering each plant.

laborious

adjective: characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort Synonyms : arduous , backbreaking , grueling , gruelling , hard , heavy , operose , punishing , toilsome The most laborious job I've had was working 20 hours a day as a fisherman in King Salmon, Alaska.

scrupulous

adjective: characterized by extreme care and great effort Synonyms : conscientious , painstaking Because of his scrupulous nature, Mary put him in charge of numbering and cataloging the entire collection of rare stamps. adjective: having a sense of right and wrong; principled Everyone trusted what he said and followed his example because he was scrupulous and honest.

decorous

adjective: characterized by good taste in manners and conduct Sally's parties are decorous affairs, and instead of the usual beer and music, there is tea and intellectual conversation.

industrious

adjective: characterized by hard work and perseverance Synonyms : hardworking , tireless , untiring Pete was an industrious student, completing every assignment thoroughly and on time.

jocular

adjective: characterized by jokes and good humor Synonyms : jesting , jocose , joking My uncle was always in a jocular mood at family gatherings, messing up people's hair and telling knock-knock jokes to anyone who would listen.

precocious

adjective: characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude) Though only seven years old, she was a precocious chess prodigy, able to beat players twice her age.

gossamer

adjective: characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy Synonyms : ethereal The gossamer wings of a butterfly, which allow it to fly, are also a curse, so delicate that they are often damaged.

winsome

adjective: charming in a childlike or naive way She was winsome by nature, and many people were drawn to this free and playful spirit.

sanguine

adjective: cheerful; optimistic Synonyms : florid , rubicund , ruddy With the prospect of having to learn 3,000 words during the course of the summer, Paul was anything but sanguine.

limpid

adjective: clarity in terms of expression নির্মল , স্বচ্ছ transparent, serene, clear and simple in style, untroubled Synonyms : crystal clear , crystalline , lucid , pellucid , transparent,perspicuous Her limpid prose made even the most recondite subjects accessible to all. • The once-limpid pond had become a nasty soup of algae, beer cans, and a random tennis shoe or two. • The article's limpid style was a welcome break from the dense and convoluted theoretical stuff I'd been reading for days; in other words, its limpidity was a rel $ https://o.quizlet.com/mgXVgNkrJJDR.nCaUyND-g_m.jpg

cogent

adjective: clear and persuasive Synonyms : telling , weighty A cogent argument will change the minds of even the most skeptical audience.

relevant

adjective: closely connected to the topic and therefore important I think Professor McGarry can give you some relevant books to help you write that essay.

maladroit

adjective: clumsy Syn: bumbling, gauche, unskillful As a child she was quite maladroit, but as an adult, she has become an adept dancer. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

replete

adjective: completely stocked or furnished with something Only weeks after the hurricane made landfall, the local supermarket shelves were replete with goods, so quick was the disaster relief response.

involved

adjective: complicated, and difficult to comprehend Synonyms : byzantine , convoluted , knotty , tangled , tortuous The physics lecture became so involved that the undergraduate's eyes glazed over.

eclectic

adjective: comprised of a variety of styles selective; composed of elements drawn from disparate sources - সর্বদর্শন সংগ্রহকারী ব্যক্তি Joey was known for his eclectic tastes in music, one moment dancing to disco the next "air conducting" along to Beethoven's 9th symphony.

vociferous

adjective: conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry Synonyms : blatant , clamant , clamorous , strident In giving Marcia a particular vociferous response, Paul caused people at every other table in the restaurant to turn around an look at them angrily.

discrete

adjective: constituting a separate entity or part Synonyms : distinct What was once known as Czechoslovakia has since split into two discrete, independent nations.

illicit

adjective: contrary to or forbidden by law Synonyms : illegitimate , outlaw , outlawed , unlawful Though Al Capone was engaged in many illicit activities, he was finally arrested for income tax evasion, a relatively minor offense.

unprepossessing

adjective: creating an unfavorable or neutral first impression Synonyms : unpresentable 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.

arduous

adjective: demanding considerable mental effort and skill; testing powers of endurance hard; strenuous - শ্রমসাধ্য Synonyms : straining , strenuous In order to deal with the arduous cross-country journey, truck drivers often survive on a string of caffeinated drinks, staying awake for up to 30 hours at a time.

scintillating

adjective: describes someone who is brilliant and lively Synonyms : aglitter , coruscant , fulgid , glinting , glistering , glittering , glittery , scintillant , sparkly, bubbling , effervescent , frothy Richard Feynman was renowned for his scintillating lectures—the arcana of quantum physics was made lucid as he wrote animatedly on the chalkboard.

implausible

adjective: describing a statement that is not believable Synonyms : farfetched The teacher found it implausible that the student was late to school because he had been kidnapped by outlaws on horseback.

whimsical

adjective: determined by impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason Synonyms : capricious , impulsive Adults look to kids and envy their whimsical nature at times, wishing that they could act without reason and play without limitation.

vacuous

adjective: devoid of intelligence, matter, or significance Synonyms : asinine , fatuous , inane , mindless,empty , hollow To the journalist's pointed question, the senator gave a vacuous response, mixing a few of his overall campaign slogans with platitudes and completely avoiding the controversial subject of the question.

elusive

adjective: difficult to capture or difficult to remember Synonyms : baffling , knotty , problematic , problematical , tough Many first time skydivers say that describing the act of falling from the sky is elusive. $ https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8066/8181512411_33d30fd1a8_m.jpg

cumbersome

adjective: difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight. unmanageable, bulky, large, heavy, weighty, burdensome Synonyms : cumbrous Only ten years ago, being an avid reader and a traveler meant carrying a cumbersome backpack stuffed with books--these days we need only an e-reader.

recondite

adjective: difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge প্রগাড় Synonyms : abstruse , deep I found Ulysses recondite and never finished the book, waiting instead to read it with someone else so we could penetrate its meaning together.

abstruse

adjective: difficult to understand; incomprehensible Synonyms : deep , recondite Physics textbooks can seem so abstruse to the uninitiated that readers feel as though they are looking at hieroglyphics.

ignoble

adjective: dishonorable Synonyms : ungentle , untitled In the 1920s, the World Series was rigged--an ignoble act which baseball took decades to recover from.

impermeable

adjective: does not allow fluids to pass through The sand bags placed on the river formed an impermeable barrier, protecting the town from flooding.

hegemony

adjective: dominance over a certain area Until the Spanish Armada was defeated in 1587, Spain had hegemony over the seas, controlling waters stretching as far as the Americas.

preemptive

adjective: done before someone else can do it Just as Martha was about to take the only cookie left on the table, Noah preemptively swiped it.

precipitous

adjective: done with very great haste and without due deliberation Synonyms : hasty , overhasty , precipitant , precipitate He was expecting a precipitous rise in the value of a "hot" tech stock, so he was disappointed when it only inched up a dollar or two each day.

insipid

adjective: dull and uninteresting বিরস Synonyms : bland , flat , flavorless , flavourless , savorless , savourless , vapid The movie director was known for hiring beautiful actors in order to deflect attention away from the insipid scripts he would typically use.

jejune

adjective: dull; lacking flavor, uninteresting; childish, immature; lacking nutrition Synonyms : insubstantial,insipid Although many top chefs have secured culinary foam's popularity in haute cuisine, Waters criticizes it for being jejune and unfilling. adjective: immature; childish Synonyms : adolescent , juvenile , puerile Her boss further cemented his reuptation for being jejune after throwing a fit when the water cooler wasn't refilled. • The jejune lecture on various ways to wash clothes had us half-asleep after ten minutes. • His jejune response to our questions revealed how young he was despite his apparent age. • After surviving on a jejune diet of saltines and ginger ale during my illness, I was ready for a more nutritious meal. $ https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3594/3355551457_ee36721d0e_m.jpg

venial

adjective: easily excused or forgiven; pardonable Synonyms : excusable , forgivable His traffic violations ran the gamut from the venial to the egregious - on one occasion he simply did not come to a complete stop; another time he tried to escape across state lines at speeds in excess of 140 mph.

docile

adjective: easily handled or managed; willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed compliant, submissive Synonyms : gentle Barnyard animals are considerably more docile than the wild animals.

petulant

adjective: easily irritated or annoyed Synonyms : cranky , fractious , irritable , nettlesome , peckish , peevish , pettish , scratchy , techy , testy , tetchy When Ed first met Ruth, he didn't realize she was so petulant, but now that they are three months into their relationship, Ed feels a day doesn't go by in which she isn't whining about some minor issue.

peevish

adjective: easily irritated or annoyed Synonyms : cranky , fractious , irritable , nettlesome , peckish , pettish , petulant , scratchy , techy , testy , tetchy Our office manager is peevish, so the rest of us tip-toe around him, hoping not to set off another one of his fits.

amenable

adjective: easily persuaded Synonyms : conformable , tractable Even though she did not like the outdoors, Shirley was generally amenable and so her brother was able to persuade her to go camping.

blatant

adjective: without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious Synonyms : blazing , conspicuous Allen was often punished in school for blatantly disrespecting teachers.

sentimental

adjective: effusively or insincerely emotional, especially in art, music, and literature Synonyms : bathetic , drippy , hokey , kitschy , maudlin , mawkish , mushy , schmaltzy , schmalzy , slushy , soppy , soupy I don't like romanticism for the same reason I don't like melodramatic acting and soap operas - overly sentimental.

cadaverous

adjective: emaciated; gaunt Synonyms : bony ,haggard , pinched , skeletal , wasted Some actors take challenging roles in which they have to lose so much weight that they appear cadaverous.

complementary

adjective: enhancing each other's qualities (for two things or more). Synonyms : complemental , completing The head waiter was careful to tell the amateur diners that red wine was complementary with beef, each bringing out subtle taste notes in the other.

edifying

adjective: enlightening or uplifting so as to encourage intellectual or moral improvement Synonyms : enlightening I recently read an article in the Times about whether good literature is edifying or not; specifically, does reading more make a person more moral.

pernicious

adjective: exceedingly harmful; working or spreading in a hidden and injurious way Synonyms : baneful , deadly , pestilent,insidious , subtle The most successful viruses are pernicious: an infected person may feel perfectly healthy for several months while incubating and spreading the virus.

avaricious

adjective: excessively greedy Synonyms : covetous , grabby , grasping , greedy , prehensile Since avaricious desire is similar to gluttony or lust--sins of excess-it was listed as one of the seven deadly sins by the Catholic church.

lugubrious

adjective: excessively mournful বিষণ্ণ ,শোকার্ত , কান্দ - কান্দ At the funeral, lugubrious songs filled the small church.

artful

adjective: exhibiting artistic skill Picasso is generally considered the most artful member of the Cubist movement. adjective: clever in a cunning way Bernie Madoff's artful Ponzi scheme stole billions of dollars from investors and is considered the largest financial fraud in U.S. history.

dictatorial

adjective: expecting unquestioning obedience; characteristic of an absolute ruler Synonyms : authoritarian , overbearing,authoritarian , autocratic , despotic , tyrannic , tyrannical The coach was dictatorial in his approach: no players could ever argue or question his approach.

derogative

adjective: expressed as worthless or in negative terms Synonyms : derogatory , disparaging Never before have we seen a debate between two political candidates that was so derogative and filthy.

snide

adjective: expressive of contempt; derogatory or mocking in an indirect way কটাক্ষপূর্ণ (Adj.), বিদ্রুপপূর্ণ Synonyms : sneering , supercilious The chairman interpreted Taylor's question about promotions as a snide remark, but in all innocence Taylor was trying to figure out the company's process. $ https://o.quizlet.com/i/uKVuP8Fg4g-_ql67ZWRFsQ_m.jpg

abysmal

adjective: extremely bad Synonyms : abyssal , unfathomable Coach Ramsey took his newest player off the field after watching a few painful minutes of her abysmal performance.

inflammable

adjective: extremely controversial, incendiary উত্তেজনাপ্রবণ , আশু-উত্তেজিত It only takes one person to leave an inflammable comment on an Internet thread for that thread to blow up into pages upon pages of reader indignation.

parsimonious

adjective: extremely frugal; miserly Synonyms : penurious Katie is so parsimonious that she only buys a pair of socks if all of her other socks have holes in them.

ravenous

adjective: extremely hungry; devouring or craving food in great quantities Synonyms : esurient , famished , sharp-set , starved,edacious , esurient , rapacious , ravening , voracious , wolfish John didn't eat much at all during the week he had the flu, so now that he is regaining his health, it's not surprising that he has a ravenous appetite.

excruciating

adjective: extremely painful Synonyms : agonising , agonizing , harrowing , torturesome , torturing , torturous After the boulder rolled a couple of feet, pinning my friend's arm, he experienced excruciating pain.

mettlesome

adjective: filled with courage or valor Synonyms : game , gamey , gamy , gritty , spirited , spunky For its raid on the Bin Laden's compound in Abbottabad, Seal Team Six has become, for many Americans, the embodiment of mettle.

quotidian

adjective: found in the ordinary course of events Synonyms : everyday , mundane , routine , unremarkable , workaday Phil gets so involved thinking about Aristotle's arguments that he totally forgets quotidian concerns, such as exercising and eating regularly.

guileless

adjective: free of deceit Synonyms : transparent At first I thought my niece was guileless, but I then found myself buying her ice cream every time we passed a shop.

unimpeachable

adjective: free of guilt; not subject to blame; beyond doubt or reproach Synonyms : blameless , inculpable , irreproachable 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.

amiable

adjective: friendly Synonyms : affable , cordial , genial Amy's name was very apt: she was so amiable that she was twice voted class president.

jubilant

adjective: full of high-spirited delight because of triumph or success Synonyms : exultant , exulting , prideful , rejoicing , triumphal , triumphant,elated , gleeful , joyful My hardwork paid off, and I was jubilant to receive a perfect score on the GRE.

jovial

adjective: full of or showing high-spirited merriment, i.e. happiness Synonyms : gay , jocund , jolly , merry , mirthful The political candidate and his supporters were jovial once it was clear that she had won.

cavalier

adjective: given to haughty disregard of others Synonyms : high-handed Percy dismissed the issue with a cavalier wave of his hand.

inadvertent

adjective: happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally Synonyms : accidental Although Prohibition was rooted in noble ideals, the inadvertent and costly consequences of making alcohol illegal in the U.S. led its the repeal.

deleterious

adjective: harmful to living things Synonyms : hurtful , injurious The BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico was deleterious to the fishing industry in the southern states.

innocuous

adjective: harmless and doesn't produce any ill effects Synonyms : innocent Everyone found Nancy's banter innocuous - except for Mike, who felt like she was intentionally picking on him.

acerbic

adjective: harsh in tone Synonyms : acerb , acid , acrid , bitter , blistering , caustic , sulfurous , sulphurous , virulent , vitriolic Most movie critics are acerbic towards summer blockbusters, often referring to them as garbage.

vitriolic

adjective: harsh or corrosive in tone Synonyms : acerb , acerbic , acid , acrid , bitter , blistering , caustic , sulfurous , sulphurous , virulent 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.

bleak

adjective: having a depressing or gloomy outlook Synonyms : bare , barren , desolate , stark Unremitting overcast skies tend to lead people to create bleak literature and lugubrious music - compare England's band Radiohead to any band from Southern California.

piquant

adjective: having an agreeably pungent taste Synonyms : savory , savoury , spicy , zesty The chef, with a mere flick of the salt shaker, turned the bland tomato soup into a piquant meal.

noisome

adjective: having an extremely bad smell adj offensive, especially to one's sense of smell, fetid Synonyms : fetid , foetid , foul , foul-smelling , funky , ill-scented , smelly , stinking Each August, when the winds moved in a south easterly direction, the garbage dump would spread noisome vapors through the small town. • I don't know how anyone with a nose can live in an apartment that noisome. • The noisome miasma rising from the swamp was the result of a chemical spill.

malodorous

adjective: having an unpleasant smell Synonyms : ill-smelling , malodourous , stinky , unpleasant-smelling Some thermally active fountains spew sulfur fumes--the air around them is sometimes so malodorous that many have to plug their noses.

unprecedented

adjective: having never been done or known before; novel When America first created its national parks, the idea of setting aside the most beautiful land in a country was unprecedented in the history of mankind.

haughty

adjective: having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy Synonyms : disdainful , imperious , lordly , overbearing , prideful , sniffy , supercilious , swaggering The haughty manager didn't believe that any of his subordinates could ever have an insight as brilliant his own.

pertinent

adjective: having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand Synonyms : apposite , apt While the salaries of the players might draw attention in the media, such monetary figures are not pertinent to the question of who plays the best on the field.

convoluted

adjective: highly complex or intricate Coiled around; involved; intricate - কুণ্ডলিত Synonyms : byzantine , involved , knotty , tangled , tortuous Instead of solving the math problem in three simple steps, Kumar used a convoluted solution requiring fifteen steps.

eccentric

adjective: highly unconventional or unusual (usually describes a person) Mozart was well-known for his eccentricities, often speaking words backward to confuse those around him.

inimical

adjective: hostile (usually describes conditions or environments) Synonyms : unfriendly Venus, with a surface temperature that would turn rubber to liquid, is inimical to any form of life.

boorish

adjective: ill-mannered and coarse or contemptible in behavior or appearance rude; insensitive - অভদ্র Synonyms : loutish , neandertal , neanderthal , oafish , swinish Bukowski was known for being a boorish drunk and alienating close friends and family.

morose

adjective: ill-tempered and not inclined to talk; gloomy ill-humored; sullen; melancholy - বিমর্ষ Synonyms : dark , dour , glowering , glum , moody , saturnine , sour , sullen After Stanley found out he was no longer able to go on vacation with his friends, he sat in his room morosely.

imponderable

adjective: impossible to estimate or figure out According to many lawmakers, the huge variety of factors affecting society make devising an efficient healthcare system an imponderable task.

impudent

adjective: improperly forward or bold Synonyms : arch, audacious, bold, bold-faced, brash, brassbound, brassy, brazen, brazen-faced, cheeky, cocksure, cocky, fresh, impertinent, nervy, insolent, sassy, saucy, wise In an impudent move, the defendant spoke out of order to say terribly insulting things to the judge.

copious

adjective: in abundant supply Synonyms : ample , plenteous , plentiful , rich, voluminous In midsummer, there are copious popiscle stands at the beach; in the winter, there are none.

irrevocable

adjective: incapable of being retracted or revoked Synonyms : irrevokable Once you enter your plea to the court, it is irrevocable so think carefully about what you will say.

surly

adjective: inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace Synonyms : ugly Every morning, Bhavin was a surly unhappy person, but once he ate breakfast, he became loving, laughing, and a joy to be around.

didactic

adjective: instructive (especially excessively) intended to teach, educational Synonyms : didactical Tolstoy's The Death of Ivan Illyich is a didactic novel, instructing the reader on how to live a good life.

haphazard

adjective: marked by great carelessness; dependent upon or characterized by chance Synonyms : slapdash , slipshod , sloppy, hit-or-miss Many golf courses are designed with great care, but the greens on the county golf course seem entirely haphazard.

ostentatious

adjective: intended to attract notice and impress others; tawdry or vulgar showy; pretentious; trying to attract attention - জাঁকজমকপ্রিয়, লোকদেখানো Synonyms : pretentious Matt wanted to buy stone lions for front of the house, but Cynthia convinced him that such a display would be too ostentatious for a modest house in an unassuming neighborhood. • The ostentatious display of his diplomas on the front door of his office backfired whenever anyone noticed that the names of all the schools were spelled incorrectly. • His house was a shrine to ostentation; it had fourteen bathrooms with gold bathtubs.

embroiled

adjective: involved in argument or contention ঝগড়াই জড়িয়ে পড়া Synonyms : entangled These days we are never short of a D.C. politician embroiled in scandal—a welcome phenomenon for those who, having barely finished feasting on the sordid details of one imbroglio, can sink their teeth into a fresh one.

sordid

adjective: involving ignoble actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt; foul and run-down and repulsive ইতর; হীন Synonyms : seamy , seedy , sleazy , squalid,flyblown The nightly news simply announced that the senator had had an affair, but the tabloid published all the sordid details of the interaction. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

lethargic

adjective: lacking energy Synonyms : unenrgetic Nothing can make a person more lethargic than a big turkey dinner.

myopic

adjective: lacking foresight or imagination Synonyms : short , shortsighted , unforesightful The company ultimately went out of business because the myopic managers couldn't predict the changes in their industry. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

bumbling

adjective: lacking physical movement skills, especially with the hands Synonyms : bungling , butterfingered , ham-fisted , ham-handed , handless , heavy-handed , left-handed Within a week of starting, the bumbling new waiter was unceremoniously fired.

appreciable

adjective: large enough to be noticed (usu. refers to an amount) There is an appreciable difference between those who say they can get the job done and those who actually get the job done.

ephemeral

adjective: lasting a very short time Synonyms : fugacious , passing , short-lived , transient , transitory The lifespan of a mayfly is ephemeral, lasting from a few hours to a couple of days.

affable

adjective: likeable; easy to talk to সদালাপী Synonyms : amiable , cordial , genial For all his surface affability, Marco was remarkably glum when he wasn't around other people.

disheartened

adjective: made less hopeful or enthusiastic Synonyms : demoralised , demoralized , discouraged After the visiting team scored nine times, the home team's fans were disheartened, some leaving the game early.

sanctimonious

adjective: making a show of being pious; holier-than-thou Synonyms : holier-than-thou , pharisaic , pharisaical , pietistic , pietistical , self-righteous Even during the quiet sanctity of evening prayer, she held her chin high, a sanctimonious sneer forming on her face as she eyed those who were attending church for the first time.

conducive

adjective: making a situation or outcome more likely to happen Studying in a quiet room is conducive to learning; studying in a noisy environment makes learning more difficult.

extenuating

adjective: making less guilty or more forgivable The jury was hardly moved by the man's plea that his loneliness was an extenuating factor in his crime of dognapping a prized pooch.

raffish

adjective: marked by a carefree unconventionality or disreputablenessবেয়াড়া সস্তা-চটকদার Synonyms : devil-may-care , rakish The men found him raffish, but the women adored his smart clothes and casual attitude.

apathetic

adjective: marked by a lack of interest Synonyms : indifferent Mr. Thompson was so talented at teaching math that even normally apathetic students took interest.

avid

adjective: marked by active interest and enthusiasm Synonyms : zealous Martin is an avid birdwatcher, often taking long hikes into remote mountains to see some rare eagle.

elaborate

adjective: marked by complexity and richness of detail Synonyms : luxuriant Thomas, on returning from Morocco, replaced his dirty gray carpet with an elaborate one he'd brought back with him. verb: explain in more detail Synonyms : dilate , enlarge , expand , expatiate , exposit , expound , flesh out , lucubrate Most high school physics teachers find themselves elaborating the same point over and over again, since many concepts confuse students.

foolhardy

adjective: marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences Synonyms : heady , rash , reckless The police regularly face dangerous situations, so for a police officer not to wear his bullet-proof vest is foolhardy.

ornate

adjective: marked by elaborate rhetoric and elaborated with decorative details Synonyms : flowery The ornate Victorian and Edwardian homes spread throughout San Francisco are my favorite part of the city.

smug

adjective: marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction Synonyms : self-satisfied When Phil was dating the model, he had a smug attitude that annoyed his buddies.

vehement

adjective: marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions Synonyms : fierce , tearing , trigger-happy , violent While the other employees responded to the bad news in a measured way, Andrew responded in a vehement manner, tipping over his desk and shouting at the top of his lungs.

steadfast

adjective: marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable Synonyms : firm , steady , stiff , unbendable , unfaltering , unshakable , unwavering A good captain needs to be steadfast, continuing to hold the wheel and stay the course even during the most violent storm.

forlorn

adjective: marked by or showing hopelessness After her third pet dog died, Marcia was simply forlorn: this time even the possibility of buying a new dog no longer held any joy.

furtive

adjective: marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed Synonyms : sneak , sneaky , stealthy , surreptitious While at work, George and his boss Regina felt the need to be as furtive as possible about their romantic relationship.

genteel

adjective: marked by refinement in taste and manners Synonyms : civilised , civilized , cultivated , cultured , polite A live string quartet would provide a more genteel air to the wedding than would a folk singer.

tortuous

adjective: marked by repeated turns and bends; not straightforward বহু পেঁচত্তয়ালা Synonyms : twisting , twisty , voluminous , winding Because the logic behind McMahon's side of the debate was so tortuous, his audience came out either completely confused or, worse, feeling they'd been tricked.

cryptic

adjective: mysterious or vague, usually intentionally Synonyms : cabalistic , cryptical , kabbalistic , qabalistic , sibylline Since Sarah did not want her husband to guess the Christmas present she had bought him, she only answered cryptically when he would ask her questions about it.

parochial

adjective: narrowly restricted in scope or outlook narrow-minded in one's view Synonyms : insular Jasmine was sad to admit it, but her fledgling relationship with Jacob did not work out because his culinary tastes were simply too parochial; "After all," she quipped on her blog, "he considered Chef Boyardee ethnic food." [記]parish n.

magnanimous

adjective: noble and generous in spirit, especially towards a rival or someone less powerful Synonyms : greathearted He was a great sportsman: in defeat he was complementary and in victory he was magnanimous.

immutable

adjective: not able to be changed অপরিবর্তনীয় Synonyms : changeless Taxes are one of the immutable laws of the land, so there is no use arguing about paying them.

unviable

adjective: 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.

untrammeled

adjective: not confined or limited Synonyms : untrammelled The whole notion of living untrammeled inspired the American Revolution and was enshrined in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

placid

adjective: not easily irritated Synonyms : equable , even-tempered , good-tempered Doug is normally placid, so we were all shocked to see him yelling at the television when the Mets lost the game.

unflappable

adjective: not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure Synonyms : imperturbable The house shook and the ground quaked, but my dad was unflappable and comforted the family.

unseemly

adjective: not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society Synonyms : indecent , indecorous , unbecoming , uncomely , untoward He acted in an unseemly manner, insulting the hostess and then speaking ill of her deceased husband.

indecorous

adjective: not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society Synonyms : indecent , unbecoming , uncomely , unseemly , untoward Eating with elbows on the table is considered indecorous in refined circles.

uncompromising

adjective: not making concessions Synonyms : inflexible , sturdy The relationship between Bart and Hilda ultimately failed because they were both so uncompromising, never wanting to change their opinions.

immaterial

adjective: not relevant Synonyms : extraneous , impertinent , orthogonal, incorporeal The judge found the defendant's comments immaterial to the trial, and summarily dismissed him from the witness stand.

frugal

adjective: not spending much money (but spending wisely) Synonyms : economical , scotch , sparing , stinting Monte was no miser, but was simply frugal, wisely spending the little that he earned.

imprudent

adjective: not wise Hitler, like Napoleon, made the imprudent move of invading Russia in winter, suffering even more casualties than Napoleon had.

fortuitous

adjective: occurring by happy chance; having no cause or apparent cause Synonyms : causeless, uncaused While the real objects are vastly different sizes in space, the sun and the moon seem to have the same fortuitous size in the sky.

fallacious

adjective: of a belief that is based on faulty reasoning false; misleading - প্রতারণাপূর্ণ Synonyms : unsound,Synonyms, deceitful , fraudulent The widespread belief that Eskimos have forty different words for snow is fallacious, based on one false report.

cardinal

adjective: of primary importance; fundamental Synonyms : central , fundamental , key , primal Most cultures consider gambling a cardinal sin and thus have outlawed its practice. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

checkered

adjective: one that is marked by disreputable happenings marked by numerous and various shifts or changes One by one, the presidential candidates dropped out of the race, their respective checkered pasts - from embezzlement to infidelity - sabotaging their campaigns. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

aboveboard

adjective: open and honest Synonyms : straightforward The mayor, despite his avuncular face plastered about the city, was hardly aboveboard - some concluded that it was his ingratiating smile that allowed him to engage in corrupt behavior and get away with it.

moot

adjective: open to argument or debate; undecidable in a meaningless or irrelevant way disputable অমীমাংসিত প্রশ্ন Synonyms : arguable , debatable , disputable Since the Board just terminated Steve as the CEO, what the finance committe might have thought of his proposed marketing plan for next year is now a moot point. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

cohesive

adjective: well integrated, forming a united whole A well-written, cohesive essay will keep on topic at all times, never losing sight of the main argument.

ambiguous

adjective: open to more than one interpretation Synonyms : equivocal The coach told his team, "Move towards that side of the field"; because he did not point, his directions were ambiguous, and the team had no idea to which side he was referring.

fastidious

adjective: overly concerned with details; fussy meticulous Synonyms : exacting Whitney is fastidious about her shoes, arranging them on a shelf in a specific order, each pair evenly spaced.

ascetic

adjective: practicing self-denial Synonyms : ascetical , austere , spartan His ascetic life is the main reason he inspired so many followers, especially since he gave up wealth and power to live in poverty. noun: one who practices great self-denial Synonyms : abstainer Historically, ascetics like Ghandi are often considered wise men partially because of their restraint.

efficacious

adjective: producing the intended result Synonyms : effective , effectual Since Maggie's cough syrup, which had expired five years back, was no longer efficacious, she coughed through the night.

tractable

adjective: readily reacting to suggestions and influences; easily managed (controlled or taught or molded) সহজে পরিচালনা করা যায় এমন Synonyms : amenable,manipulable Compared to middle school students, who have an untamed wildness about them, high school students are somewhat more tractable.

adamant

adjective: refusing to change one's mind Synonyms : adamantine , inexorable , intransigent Civil rights icon Rosa Parks will forever be remembered for adamantly refusing to give up her seat on a public bus--even after the bus driver insisted, she remained rooted in place.

pastoral

adjective: relating to the countryside in a pleasant sense Synonyms : arcadian , bucolic Those who imagine America's countryside as a pastoral region are often disappointed to learn that much of rural U.S. is filled with cornfields extending as far as the eye can see.

bucolic

adjective: relating to the pleasant aspects of the country Synonyms : pastoral, rustic The noble families of England once owned vast expanses of beautiful, bucolic land.

languid

adjective: relaxed, not inclined towards physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed অসাড় , ক্ষীণ Synonyms : dreamy , lackadaisical , languorous As the sun beat down and the temperature climbed higher, we spent a languid week lying around the house. $ https://o.quizlet.com/sn-kiAEx6PRyUa.IWGHT.Q_m.jpg

germane

adjective: relevant and appropriate The professor wanted to tell the jury in detail about his new book, but the lawyer said it wasn't germane to the charges in the cases.

trite

adjective: repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse Synonyms : banal , commonplace , hackneyed , old-hat , shopworn , stock , threadbare , timeworn , tired , well-worn Many style guides recommend not using idioms in writing because these trite expressions are uninteresting and show a lack of imagination on the part of the writer.

banal

adjective: repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse hackneyed; commonplace; trite; lacking originality - আকর্ষণহীন Synonyms : commonplace , hackneyed , old-hat , shopworn , stock , threadbare , timeworn , tired , trite , well-worn The professor used such banal expression that many students in the class either fell asleep from bordeom or stayed awake to complete his sentences and humor friends.

mundane

adjective: repetitive and boring; not spiritual জাগতিক Nancy found doing dishes a thorougly mundane task, although Peter found a kind of Zen pleasure in the chore. adjective: relating to the ordinary world Synonyms : terrene Though we think of the pope as someone always dealing in holy matters, he is also concerned with mundane events, such as deciding when to set his alarm each morning.

exacting

adjective: requiring and demanding accuracy Synonyms : exigent,stern , strict Though his childhood piano teacher was so exacting, Max is thankful now, as a professional pianist.

arcane

adjective: requiring secret or mysterious knowledge Most college fraternities are known for arcane rituals that those hoping to the join the fraterntiy must learn.

obstinate

adjective: resistant to guidance or discipline; stubbornly persisten্‌্‌stubborn; hardheaded; uncompromising Synonyms : cussed , obdurate , unrepentant, contrary , perverse , wayward The coach suggested improvements Sarah might make on the balance beam, but she remained obstinate, unwilling to modify any of the habits that made her successful in the past. • Stop being so obstinate and just admit that I'm right! • He couldn't get the obstinate oxen to move, no matter how much he coaxed.

restive

adjective: restless Synonyms : edgy , high-strung , highly strung , jittery , jumpy , nervy , overstrung , uptight The crowd grew restive as the comedian's opening jokes fell flat.

telltale

adjective: revealing The many telltale signs of chronic smoking include yellow teeth, and a persistent, hacking cough.

contemptuous

adjective: scornful, looking down at others with a sneering attitude Synonyms : disdainful , insulting , scornful Always on the forefront of fashion, Vanessa looked contemptuously at anyone wearing dated clothing.

paradoxical

adjective: seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true Synonyms : self-contradictory That light could be both a particle and a wave seems paradoxical, but nonetheless, it is true.

admonitory

adjective: serving to warn; expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective Synonyms : cautionary , exemplary , monitory , warning At the assembly, the high school vice-principal gave the students an admonitory speech, warning them of the many risks and dangers of prom night.

antithetical

adjective: sharply contrasted in character or purpose Synonyms : antithetic His deep emotional involvement with these ideas is, in fact, antithetical to the disattachment Buddhism preaches.

obliging

adjective: showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others Synonyms : complaisant Even after all his success, I found him to be accommodating and obliging, sharing with me his "secret tips" on how to gain wealth and make friends.

urbane

adjective: showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience Synonyms : polished , refined , svelte Because of his service as an intelligence officer and his refined tastes, W. Somerset Maugham became the inspiration for the urbane and sophistcate spy James Bond.

diffident

adjective: showing modest reserve; lacking self-confidence .lacking self-confidence; Synonyms : shy , timid , unsure As a young girl she was diffident and reserved, but now as an adult, she is confident and assertive.

deferential

adjective: showing respect Synonyms : deferent , regardful If you ever have the chance to meet the president, stand up straight and be deferential.

analogous

adjective: similar in some respects but otherwise different comparable - তুলনীয় Synonyms : correspondent In many ways, the Internet's transformative effect on society has been analogous to that of the printing press.

negligible

adjective: so small as to be meaningless; insignificant Synonyms : paltry , trifling The GRE tests cumulative knowledge, so if you cram the night before it is, at best, likely to only have a negligible impact on your score.

muted

adjective: softened, subdued Synonyms : hushed , quiet , subdued Helen preferred muted earth colors, such as green and brown, to the bright pinks and red her sister liked. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

aphoristic

adjective: something that is concise and instructive of a general truth or principle Sometimes I can't stand Nathan because he tries to impress everyone by being aphoristic, but he just states the obvious.

thrifty

adjective: spending money wisely মিতব্যয়ী Synonyms : careful He was economical, spending his money thriftily and on items considered essential.

profligate

adjective: spending resources recklessly or wastefully Synonyms : extravagant , prodigal , spendthrift The composer Wagner, while living on a limited salary, was so profligate as to line all the walls of his apartment with pure silk. noun: someone who spends resources recklessly or wastefully Most lottery winners go from being conservative, frugal types to outright profligates who blow millions on fast cars, lavish homes, and giant yachts.

eminent

adjective: standing above others in quality or position Synonyms : lofty , soaring , towering Shakespeare is an eminent author in the English language, but I find his writing uninteresting and melodramatic.

extant

adjective: still in existence (usually refers to documents). Despite many bookstores closing, experts predict that some form of book dealing will still be extant generations from now.

obdurate

adjective: stubbornly persistent in changing an opinion or action,unyielding, hardhearted, inflexible stubborn - একগুঁয়ে Synonyms : cussed , obstinate , unrepentant No number of pleas and bribes would get him to change his obdurate attitude. • The villain's obdurate heart was unmoved by the plight of the villagers; he refused to show any compassion at all. • Completely unwilling to acknowledge that we might be lost, Anthony was obdurate in his insistence that we were going the right way.

refractory

adjective: stubbornly resistant to authority or control unmanageable - অদমনীয় Synonyms : fractious , recalcitrant Used to studious high school students, Martha was unprepared for the refractory Kindgergarteners who neither sat still nor listened to a single word she said. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

uncanny

adjective: suggesting the operation of supernatural influences; surpassing the ordinary or normal Synonyms : eldritch , unearthly , weird,preternatural Reggie has an uncanny ability to connect with animals: feral cats will readily approach him, and sometimes even wild birds will land on his finger.

martial

adjective: suggesting war or military life Synonyms : warlike,soldierlike , soldierly , warriorlike Americans tend to remember Abraham Lincoln as kindly and wise, not at all martial, despite the fact that he was involved in the fiercest war America has even fought.

tawdry

adjective: tastelessly showy; cheap and shoddy Synonyms : brassy , cheap , flash , flashy , garish , gaudy , gimcrack , loud , meretricious , tacky , tatty , trashy,cheapjack , shoddy Carol expected to find New York City magical, the way so many movies had portrayed it, but she was surprised how often tawdry displays took the place of genuine elegance.

treacherous

adjective: tending to betray Synonyms : perfidious , punic Even though Jesse James was an outlaw, his killer, Robert Ford, is remembered more for his treacherous actions than for eliminating a criminal and murder. adjective: dangerously unstable and unpredictable Synonyms : unreliable The bridge built from twine and vine is treacherous to walk across, and so I think I will stay put right here.

diabolical

adjective: to be extremely wicked like the devil নারকীয় extremely wicked (like the devil) $ Synonyms : demonic , diabolic , fiendish , hellish , infernal , satanic , unholy,devilish , diabolic , mephistophelean , mephistophelian The conspirators, willing to dispatch anyone who stood in their way, hatched a diabolical plan to take over the city.

flush

adjective: to be in abundance Synonyms : bloom , blossom , efflorescence , flower , heyday , peak , prime The exam's passage is flush with difficult words, words that you may have learned only yesterday. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

demure

adjective: to be modest and shy Synonyms : coy , overmodest The portrait of her in a simple white blouse was sweet and demure.

remiss

adjective: to be negligent in one's duty দায়িত্বজ্ঞানহীন Synonyms : delinquent , derelict , neglectful Remiss in his duty to keep the school functioning efficiently, the principal was relieved of his position after only three months.

malevolent

adjective: wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense ill will or hatred Synonyms : evil , malefic , malign Villians are known for their malevolent nature, oftentimes inflicting cruetly on others just for enjoyment.

contrite

adjective: to be remorseful penitent- Her contrite tears did not influence the judge when he imposed sentence - অনুতপ্ত Synonyms : remorseful , rueful , ruthful Though he stole his little sister's licorice stick with malevolent glee, Chucky soon became contrite when his sister wouldn't stop crying.

retiring

adjective: to be shy, and to be inclined to retract from company Synonyms : reticent , self-effacing Nelson was always the first to leave soirees - rather than mill about with "fashionable" folk, he was retiring, and preferred the solitude of his garret. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

errant

adjective: to be wandering; not sticking to a circumscribed path Unlike his peers, who spent their hours studying in the library, Matthew preferred errant walks through the university campus.

vindictive

adjective: to have a very strong desire for revenge Though the other girl had only lightly poked fun of Vanessa's choice in attire, Vanessa was so vindictive that she waited for an entire semester to get the perfect revenge.

itinerant

adjective: traveling from place to place to work plan of a trip - ভ্রমণবৃত্তান্ত Synonyms : gipsy , gypsy Doctors used to be itinerant, traveling between patients' homes.

harried

adjective: troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances Synonyms : annoyed , harassed , pestered , vexed With a team of new hires to train, Martha was constantly harried with little questions and could not focus on her projects.

untoward

adjective: troublesome, unruly, unseemly, adverse, unfavorable; inconvenient Synonyms : indecent , indecorous , unbecoming , uncomely , unseemly,adverse , inauspicious Some professors find teaching untoward as having to prepare for lectures and conduct office hours prevents them from focusing on their research. • I was always impressed that Shelly managed to remain upbeat under even the most untoward situations. • There was a rumor going around that something untoward had occurred in the principal's office the night before.

insolvent

adjective: unable to pay one's bills; bankrupt দেউলিয়া With credit card bills skyrocketing, a shockingly large number of Americans are truly insolvent.

unassailable

adjective: unattackable, immune to attack; without flaws Synonyms : impregnable , inviolable , secure , strong , ,bulletproof , unshakable , watertight Professor Williams is so self-assured as to seem arrogant, presenting each and every opinion as an unassailable fact.

disinterested

adjective: unbiased; neutral Unprejudiced - নিরপেক্ষ The potential juror knew the defendant, and therefore could not serve on the jury, which must consist only of disinterested members.

irresolute

adjective: uncertain how to act or proceedঅস্থিরসঙ্কল্প unable to make up one's mind, hesitating He stood irresolute at the split in the trail, not sure which route would lead back to the camp.

provisional

adjective: under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon tentative,probationary Synonyms : probationary , provisionary , tentative Until the corporate office hands down a definitive decision on use of the extra offices, we will share their use in a provisional arrangement.

incessant

adjective: uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing নিরবচ্ছিন্ন, বিরামহীন, , একটানা Synonyms : ceaseless , constant , never-ending , perpetual , unceasing , unremitting I don't mind small children in brief doses, but I think the incessant exposure that their parents have to them would quickly wear me down. $ https://o.quizlet.com/IUmkcoWzAm.39REYJh3GSA_m.gif

erratic

adjective: unpredictable; strange and unconventional Synonyms : fickle , mercurial , quicksilver It came as no surprise to pundits that the President's attempt at re-election floundered; even during his term, support for his policies was erratic, with an approval rating jumping anywhere from 30 to 60 percent.

unconscionable

adjective: unreasonable; unscrupulous; excessive Synonyms : exorbitant , extortionate , outrageous , steep , usurious The lawyer's demands were so unconscionable that rather than pay an exorbitant sum or submit himself to any other inconveniences, the defendant decided to find a new lawyer.

intransigent

adjective: unwilling to change one's beliefs or course of action Synonyms : adamant , adamantine , inexorable Despite many calls for mercy, the judge remained intransigent, citing strict legal precedence.

loath

adjective: unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom (usually followed by 'to') নারাজ, অনিচ্ছুক Synonyms : loth , reluctant, antipathetic , antipathetical , averse , indisposed I was loath to leave the concert before my favorite band finished playing. $ https://o.quizlet.com/i/6zWuqaI7roxqMG0hZJCktQ_m.jpg

unstinting

adjective: very generous Synonyms : lavish , munificent , overgenerous , too-generous , unsparing , unstinted Helen is unstinting with her time, often spending hours at the house of a sick friend.

munificent

adjective: very generous Synonyms : lavish , overgenerous , too-generous , unsparing , unstinted , unstinting Uncle Charley was known for his munificence, giving all seven of his nephews lavish Christmas presents each year.

voracious

adjective: very hungry; approaching an activity with gusto Synonyms : edacious , esurient , rapacious , ravening , ravenous , wolfish Steven was a voracious reader, sometimes finishing two novels in the same day.

thoroughgoing

adjective: very thorough; complete Synonyms : exhaustive , thorough As a thoroughgoing bibliophile, one who had turned his house into a veritable library, he shocked his friends when he bought a Kindle.

dilatory

adjective: wasting time Synonyms : laggard , pokey , poky Lawyers use dilatory tactics so that it takes years before the case is actually decided.

affluent

adjective: wealthy The center of the city had sadly become a pit of penury, while, only five miles away, multi-million dollar homes spoke of affluence.

conspicuous

adjective: without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious Synonyms : blatant , blazing American basketball players are always conspicuous when they go abroad-not only are they American, but some are over seven feet tall.

wanton

adjective: without check or limitation; showing no moral restraints to one's anger, desire, or appetites Synonyms : easy , light , loose , promiscuous , sluttish Due to wanton behavior and crude language, the drunk man was thrown out of the bar and asked to never return.

inarticulate

adjective: without or deprived of the use of speech or words বাগদরিদ্র Synonyms : unarticulate Although a brilliant economist, Professor Black was completely inarticulate, a terrible lecturer.

laudable

adjective: worthy of high praise Synonyms : applaudable , commendable , praiseworthy To say that Gandhi's actions were laudable is the greatest understatement; he overthrew an empire without violence.

Estimable

admirable; Most people consider it ______ that Mother Teresa spent her life helping the poor of India.

embellish

adorn; ornament; enhance, as a story - অলঙ্কৃত করা===em(BELL)ish Merry Christmas (in advance)! It is time to decorate the christmas tree with Bells and lights.

amuck

adverb: in a frenzied or uncontrolled state Synonyms : amok , murderously Wherever the bowl haircut teen-idol went, his legions of screaming fans ran through the streets amuck, hoping for a glance at his boyish face.

amply

adverb: more than is adequate Synonyms : fully The boat was amply supplied for its year at sea - no man would go hungry or thirst.

askance

adverb: with a look of suspicion or disapproval The old couple looked askance on the teenagers seated next to them, whispering to each other, "They've got rings through their noses and purple hair!"

truculence

aggressiveness; ferocity - নৃশংসতা Mnemonic: Dracula?

desultory

aimless; haphazard; digressing at random - নিয়মশৃঙ্খলাহীন

aggregate

amounting to a whole; total

Surfeit

an excessive amount of something Synonyms : excess , overabundance There was no such thing as a surfeit of shopping for Nancy--she could stay at the outlet stores from opening to closing time.

Abyss

an extremely deep hole; The submarine dove into the _____ to chart the previously unseen depths.

Archaic

ancient, old fashioned; Her _______ Commodore computer could not run the latest software.

rankle

annoy or irritate cause annoyance or resentment that persists His constant whistling would rankle her, sometimes causing her to leave in a huff.

byzantine

anything that is extremely intricate and complex

sanction

approve; ratify - অনুমোদন

Caustic

biting in wit; Dorothy Parker gained her reputation for ______ wit from her cutting yet clever, insults.

panglossian

blind optimism (negative)

tout

boast শোরগোল করে প্রচার advertize in strongly positive terms; show off Synonyms : blow , bluster , , brag , gas , gasconade , shoot a line , swash , vaunt At the conference, the CEO touted the extraordinary success of his company's Research & Development division.

phlegmatic

calm; not easily disturbed - আন ইমোশনাল having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition. "the phlegmatic British character"

explicit

clearly stated or shown; forthright in expression

Explicit

clearly stated or shown; forthright in expression; The owners of the house left a list of ______ instructions detailing their house-sitter duties, including a schedule for watering the house plants.

picayune

coin/small amount/person who is petty

imbroglio

confusing and potentially embarrassing situation

collusion

connivance, agreement on a secret plot Many have argued that Lee Harvey Oswald, JFK's assassin, was in collusion with other criminals; others maintain that Oswald was a lone gunman.

connive

conspire চক্রান্ত করা The queen was so conniving that, with the help of the prince, she tried to overthrow the king.

bilious

constantly irritable and ready to bite somebody's head off

Cogent

convincing and well reasoned; Swayed by the _____ argument of the defense, the jury had no choice but to acquit the defendant.

Pusillanimous

cowardly, without courage; The ___________ man would not enter the yard where the miniature poodle was barking.

exegesis

critical interpretation of a scholarly work

fell

cut down a tree/past tense of fall/evil

Dissolution

disintegration;immoral living - অবসান (morals),অবলুপ্তি (n) Dissolving, the state of having been dissolved; breaking bonds or breaking up of a group of people; death, disintegration; sinking into extreme hedonism, vice, and degradation $ https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2291/1806225034_3692692a61_m.jpg

snub

disregard ,অবজ্ঞা করা reject outright and bluntly. disregard , ignore Synonyms :cut , , ignore, rebuff , repel Wheeler was completely qualified for the committee, but the board snubbed him, choosing an obviously lesser qualified candidate instead.

disseminate

distribute; spread; scatter (like seeds) - প্রচার করা verb: cause to become widely known Synonyms : broadcast , circularise , circularize , circulate , diffuse , disperse , distribute , pass around , propagate , spread Before the effects of anaethesia were disseminated, patients had to experience the full pain of a surgery.

factious

divided, split দ্বিধা বিভক্ত anything that causes factions (not used to describe people)

skeptic

doubter; person who suspends judgment until having examined evidence supporting a point of view - নাস্তিক্যপূর্ণ Mnemonic: Skeptic-just remove 'K' -Septic-When a person is Wonded/Injured he always have doubt whether it is going to get septic or not. So he is doubtful.

problematic

doubtful; unsettled; questionable; perplexing - সন্দেহযুক্ত

flag

droop; grow feeble - নিস্তেজ হত্তয়া Mnemonic: Normally Flags dont fly strongly. It needs strong wind.

stolid

dull; impassive - অবিচলিত Mnemonic: Try to remember stone from STO. Stones are solid and something like impassive

Sublime

exalted উচ্চ , মহিমান্বিত lofty or grand; "Mozart's sublime piano concertos"

plethora

excess; overabundance - আধিক্য Mnemonic: Extract and read it in Hindi. Mom says "Pe Le + Thoda Aur Juice Le" to their boys.

Florid

excessively decorated or embellished; The palace had been decorated in a ______ style; every surface had been carved and gilded.

objurgate

excoriate , reprobate, তিরস্কার করা, ভর্ত্সনা করা express strong disapproval of Synonyms : condemn , decry , excoriate , reprobate The manager spent an hour objurgating the employee in the hopes that he would not make these mistakes again.

vindicate

exculpate/justify verb: to clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting arguments or proof Synonyms : justify Even seven Tour de France wins cannot vindicate Lance Armstrong in the eyes of the public--that the athlete used performance enhancing drugs invalidates all those wins.

distend

expand; swell out - স্ফীত হওয়া বা করা

staunch

firm and dependable especially in loyalty Synonyms : steadfast , unswerving No longer a staunch supporter of the movement, Todd now will openly question whether its goals are worthwhile.

shard

fragment, generally of pottery - মৃতপাত্রের ভাঙা টুকরো

Sportive

frolicsome, playful; The lakeside vacation meant more ________ opportunities for the kids than the wine tour through France.

prolific

fruitful, present in large number adjective: intellectually productive Synonyms : fecund , fertile Schubert was the most prolific composer, producing hundreds of hours of music before he died at the age of 31.

Disparate

fundamentally different; entirely unlike; Although the twins appear to be identical physically, their personalties are _______.

magnanimity

generosity - মহানুভবতা

Benign (adj.)

gentle, kindly Even though the advertisements claim the energy drink is benign, customers may experience some unwanted side effects after consuming. $ https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3028/2905921539_7d0a4d50a5_m.jpg

Chaos

great disorder or confusion; In many religious traditions, God created an ordered universe from ______.

benighted

group that is ignorant

accretion

growth in size or increase in amount

tempered

hardened , toughened , treated,moderated in effect The wide-eyed optimism of her youth was now tempered after she had worked many years in the criminal justice system.

supercilious

haught, disdainful, arrogantly superior

Pejorative

having bad connotations, disparaging; The teacher scolded Mark for his unduly ________ comments about his classmate's presentation.

Prescient

having foresight; Jonah's decision to sell the apartment seemed to be a __________ one, as its value soon dropped by half.

Ambivalent (adj.)

having mixed feelings, conflicting My feelings about Shelly are ambivalent because on one hand she is a loyal friend, but on the other, she is a cruel and vicious thief.

jaundice

having prejudice adjective: to be biased against due to envy or prejudice বিদ্বেষ/শত্রুমনোভাব bitterness, resentment, or cynicism. 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.

imperil

hazard/jeopardize........transitive verb. to put at risk; endanger; synonyms: endanger, hazard, jeopardize

Salubrious

healthful; Rundown and sickly, Rita hoped that the fresh mountain air would have a __________ effect on her health.

facilitate

help bring about; make less difficult - সহজ করা

recluse

hermit; loner - নির্জনবাসী Mnemonic: Rember R & Clu. RobinSon Cruso was a hermit in an island

secrete

hide away or cache; produce and release a substance into an organism - লুকাইয়া রাখা

Apotheosis (n.)

highest point in development, climax, culmination. apo-theo=close to a god! If a person (or a thing) has reached such a point as to be god-like, then that person has reached an apotheosis. As difficult as it is to imagine, the apotheosis of Mark Zuckerberg's career, many believe, is yet to come.

Choleric (adj.)

highly irascible(irritable). Hippocrates, along with the Roman physician Galen, believed that the body was filled with humors, or fluids. The balance of these humors led to certain moods. If a person had too much black bile he (usually not she) would be said to be choleric, or highly irascible (choleric was more Galen's nomenclature, as Hippocrates stuck to bilious, a synonym for choleric). While a brilliant lecturer, Mr. Dawson came across as choleric and unapproachable—very rarely did students come to his office hours.

vaunted

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.

stymie

hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of Synonyms : block , blockade , embarrass , hinder , obstruct , stymy The engineers found their plans stymied at every turn and were ultimately able to make almost no progress on the project.

insinuate

hint; imply; creep in - আভাসে-ইঙ্গিতে বলা,কটাক্ষ করা,খোচা দেয়া Mnemonic: A girl has lost her memory. The boy telling her, This is the INStitute IN which U ATE. He is trying to HINT, IMPLY to her.

Malign

hurtful, injurious Often, people suffering psychological disorders are considered by their families to be under the influence of malign spirits, or showing sign of a physical confliction. $ https://farm1.staticflickr.com/187/407908500_09ef4f17f8_m.jpg

supposition

hypothesis; surmise Mnemonic: Suppose to Supposition. Suppose means assume something.

virago

ill-tempered and sometimes violent woman,amazon

opaque

impossible to see through; preventing the passage of light adjective: not clearly understood or expressed, adj impermeable by light; dense in mind Synonyms : unintelligible The meaning of the professor's new research was opaque to most people, so no one asked any questions. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study। Literally, something opaque allows no light through it. Figuratively, opaque is similar in meaning to obtuse. • The windows were so dirty that they were almost opaque. • I explained the concept to her the same way I do to everyone; she must just be too opaque to understand. The word comes from a Latin word meaning darkened. OPPROBRIUM (uh PROH bree um) n disgrace, contempt, scorn • The students couldn't bear to face their teacher's opprobrium after they all failed the midterm exam. • Many terms of opprobrium have been reclaimed by their intended targets as a way of fighting back against bigotry

subversive

in opposition to a civil authority or government Synonyms : insurgent , seditious The ruling political party has begun a campaign to shut down subversive websites that it deems as a threat to "national safety."

inert

inactive; lacking power to move - নিষ্ক্রিয় Mnemonic: An inert gas is a gas which does not undergo chemical reactions. Inactive.

exasperate

incense, irritate intensely Synonyms : aggravate , exacerbate , exacerbate , worsen, incense , infuriate As a child, I exasperated my mother with strings of never-ending questions.

heretic

noun: a person who holds unorthodox opinions in any field (not merely religion) Synonyms : misbeliever , religious outcast Though everybody at the gym told Mikey to do cardio before weights, Mikey was a heretic and always did the reverse.

Diffidence

lack of confidence, shy A lot of sportsmen attain prominence before they know what to do with it; others put across a diffidence to fame while secretly craving it; and some just don't treasure their moments in the spotlight. $ https://o.quizlet.com/xC7.87mHov.-arafRF80zQ_m.png

Pithy

laconic,brief, to the point The professor was not known for talking much, but what he did say was always pithy. $ https://o.quizlet.com/hXZQkwRW33gHUZ4nwf2GKQ_m.jpg

prodigal

lavish, wasteful adjective: rashly or wastefully extravagant Synonyms : extravagant , profligate , spendthrift Successful professional athletes who do not fall prey to prodigality seem to be the exception - most live decadent lives.

indolent

lazy - অলস

feckless

lazy and irresponsible

Plausible

likely, seeming reasonable or probable Astronomers received data from the unexplored planet which indicates that the possibility of life, at least in the ancient past, is at least plausible.

harangue

long, passionate, and vehement speech - বাগাড়ম্বরপূর্ণ বক্তৃতা Mnemonic: Her + Anger. What she does while anger? Nothing but but some vehement speech.

consummate

masterful নিখুঁত , সর্বাঙ্গসুন্দর , অনিন্দ্য having or revealing supreme mastery or skill Synonyms : masterful , masterly , virtuoso Tyler was the consummate musician: he was able to play the guitar, harmonica, and the drum at the same time. verb: to make perfect and complete in every respect The restoration of the ancient church was only consummated after a twenty years of labor. This word has other definitions but these are the most important ones to study

alchemy

medieval chemical philosophy based on changing metal into gold; a seemingly magical power or process of transmutation

euphemism

mild expression in place of an unpleasant one - শ্রুতিকটু পদের পরিবর্তে কোমলতর পদের প্রয়োগ Mnemonic: Read it Feminism (নারীবাদ). You know, Women are soft/mild.

penurious

miserly or impecunious

paragon

model of perfection - সম্পূর্ণতার আদর্শ

sullen

moody , morose , saturnine , showing a brooding ill humor Synonyms : dark , dour , glowering , glum , , sour Herbert took board games too seriously, often appearing sullen after losing.

Sobriquet

nickname; One of Ronald Reagan's ________ was "The Gipper."

impecunious

not having money,lacking money; poor Synonyms : hard up , in straitened circumstances , penniless , penurious , pinched In extremely trying times, even the moderately wealthy, after a few turns of ill-fortune, can become impecunious.

foible

noun: a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual Synonyms : idiosyncrasy , mannerism When their new roommate sat staring at an oak tree for an hour, Marcia thought it indicated a mental problem, but Jeff assured her it was a harmless foible.

jargon

noun: a characteristic language of a particular group Synonyms : argot , cant , lingo , patois , slang , vernacular To those with little training in medicine, the jargon of doctors can be very difficult to understand.

constituent

noun: a citizen who is represented in a government by officials for whom he or she votes The mayor's constituents are no longer happy with her performance and plan to vote for another candidate in the upcoming election. noun: an abstract part of something Synonyms : component , element , factor , ingredient The constituents of the metal alloy are nickel, copper, and tin.

hodgepodge

noun: a confusing mixture or jumble Synonyms : farrago , gallimaufry , hotchpotch , melange , mingle-mangle , mishmash , oddments , odds and ends , omnium-gatherum , ragbag Those in attendance represented a hodgepodge of the city's denizens: chimney sweepers could be seen sitting elbow to elbow with stockbrokers.

boon

noun: a desirable state Synonyms : blessing Modern technology has been a boon to the travel industry. adjective: very close and convivial He was a boon companion to many, and will be sadly missed.

conundrum

noun: a difficult problem riddle; difficult problem - ধাঁধা Synonyms : brain-teaser , enigma , riddle Computers have helped solve some of the mathematical conundrums which have puzzled man for many centuries.

malady

noun: a disease or sickness Synonyms : illness , sickness , unwellness The town was struck by a malady throughout the winter that left most people sick in bed for two weeks. $ https://o.quizlet.com/i/UWiKZ8YyeElXZ1Zee-c9DQ_m.jpg

euphoria

noun: a feeling of great (usually exaggerated) elation intense excitement and happiness Synonyms : euphory The euphoria of winning her first gold medal in the 100 meter dash overwhelmed Shelly-Ann Fraser and she wept tears of immense joy.

juggernaut

noun: a force that cannot be stopped Synonyms : steamroller 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. $ https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7205/6878020885_d8df303322_m.jpg

contingent

noun: a gathering of persons representative of some larger group A small contingent of those loyal to the king have gathered around the castle to defend it. adjective: possible but not certain to occur Whether the former world champions can win again this year is contingent upon none of its star players getting injured.

paucity

noun: a lack of something Synonyms : dearth There is a paucity of jobs hiring today that require menial skills, since most jobs have either been automated or outsourced.

dearth

noun: a lack or shortage Synonyms : famine , shortage,paucity I am surprised by the dearth of fast food chains; this is America and I assumed they were on every street. $ https://o.quizlet.com/DnSItOp4Fr7Qr7TxfesvZg_m.jpg

amalgam

noun: a mixture of multiple things The band's music was an amalgam of hip-hop, flamenco and jazz, blending the three styles with surprising results.

chauvinist

noun: a person who believes in the superiority of their group Synonyms : flag-waver , hundred-percenter , jingo , jingoist , patrioteer The chauvinist lives on both sides of the political spectrum, outright shunning anybody whose ideas are not consistent with his own.

miscreant

noun: a person who breaks the law Synonyms : reprobate "Come back you miscreant!" yelled the woman who just had her purse stolen.

misogynist

noun: a person who dislikes women in particular Synonyms : woman hater Many have accused Hemingway of being a quiet misogynist, but recently unearthed letters argue against this belief.

miser

noun: a person who doesn't like to spend money (because they are greedy) Monte was no miser, but was simply frugal, wisely spending the little that he earned.

reprobate

noun: a person who is disapproved of দুরাচার , নরাধাম Synonyms : miscreant Those old reprobates drinking all day down by the river-they are not going to amount to much.

sycophant

noun: a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage Synonyms : ass-kisser , crawler , lackey , toady The CEO was unaware of the damaging consequences of his choices, largely because he surrounded himself with sycophants who would never dare criticize him.

pittance

noun: a small amount (of money) Vinny's uncle beamed smugly about how he'd offered his nephew fifty dollars for his Harvard tuition; even twice the amount would have been a mere pittance.

tumult

noun: a state of chaos, noise and confusion বিক্ষোভ (N), দাঙ্গা Synonyms : garboil , tumultuousness , uproar,commotion , din , ruckus , ruction , rumpus Riots broke out just in front of our apartment building, and the tumult continued late into the night. $ https://o.quizlet.com/5aCqNXHyxd0Eb.j4mmKT1A_m.png

enmity

noun: a state of deep-seated ill-will Synonyms : antagonism , hostility Charles rude remark toward Sarah yesterday was due to his illness, not due to any real enmity toward Sarah.

culpability

noun: a state of guilt Synonyms : blameworthiness , culpableness Since John had left his banana peel at the top of the stairwell, he accepted culpability for Martha's broken leg.

flux

noun: a state of uncertainty about what should be done (usually following some important event) Ever since Elvira resigned as the head of marketing, everything about our sales strategy has been in a state of flux. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

predilection

noun: a strong liking Synonyms : penchant , preference , taste Monte had a predilection for the fine things in life: Cuban cigars, 200 dollar bottles of wine, and trips to the French Riviera.

polemic

noun: a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something. The professor launched into a polemic, claiming that Freudian theory was a pack of lies that absolutely destroyed European literary theory. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

nuance

noun: a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude Synonyms : nicety , refinement , shade , subtlety Because of the nuances involved in this case, I hired an outside consultant to advice us and help.

travesty

noun: an absurd presentation of something; a mockeryব্যঙ্গাত্মক অনুকরণ Synonyms : farce , farce comedy,burlesque , charade , lampoon , mockery , parody , pasquinade , put-on , sendup , spoof , takeoff What I expected to be an intelligent, nuanced historical documentary turned out to be a poorly-produced travesty of the form.

cornucopia

noun: an abundant supply of something good Synonyms : profuseness , profusion , richness The International Food Expo was a cornucopia of culinary delights: gourmet foods from every continent were under one roof. $ https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2354/1572465118_ba6c5fab39_m.jpg

redress

noun: an act of making something right Synonyms : remediation , remedy Barry forgot his wife's birthday two years in a row, and was only able to redress his oversight by surprising his wife with a trip to Tahiti.

dilettante

noun: an amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge Synonyms : dabbler , sciolist,dilettanteish , dilettantish , sciolistic Fred has no formal medical training; while he likes to claim authority on medical issues, he is little more than a dilettante

tirade

noun: an angry speech Synonyms : broadside , philippic In terms of political change, a tirade oftentimes does little more than make the person speaking red in the face.

accolade

noun: an award or praise granted as a special honor Synonyms : award , honor , honour , laurels Jean Paul-Sartre was not a fan of accolades, and as such, he refused to accept the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1964.

precedent

noun: an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time Synonyms : case in point The principal explained that even though one student had done modelling work outside of school, the outfits that student wore in those photographs in no way established a precedent for what could be worn at school dances.

glut

noun: an excessive supply Synonyms : oversupply , surfeit The Internet offers such a glut of news related stories that many find it difficult to know which story to read first. verb: supply with an excess of Synonyms : flood , oversupply In the middle of economic crises, hiring managers find their inboxes glutted with resumes.

powwow

noun: an informal meeting or discussion Before the team takes the field, the coach always calls for a powwow so that he can make sure all the players are mentally in the right place.

reservation

noun: an unstated doubt that prevents you from accepting something wholeheartedly Synonyms : arriere pensee , mental reservation I was initially excited by the idea of a trip to Washington, D.C. but now that I have read about the high crime statistics there, I have some reservations. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

litany

noun: any long and tedious account of something যে কোনো দীর্ঘ, বিরক্তিকর বক্তৃতা ইত্যাদি 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.

acrimony

noun: bitterness and ill will Synonyms : acerbity , bitterness , jaundice , tartness , thorniness The acrimonious dispute between the president and vice-president sent a clear signal to voters: the health of the current administration was imperiled.

vicissitude

noun: 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.

duress

noun: compulsory force or threat The witness said he signed the contract under duress and argued that the court should cancel the agreement.

jingoism

noun: fanatical patriotism,a person who thinks that their country should be at war jingoist. Synonyms : chauvinism , superpatriotism , ultranationalism North Korea maintains intense control over its population through a combination of jingoism and cult of personality.

apprehension

noun: fearful expectation Synonyms : apprehensiveness , dread,misgiving Test day can be one of pure apprehension, as many students worry about their test scores.

torpor

noun: inactivity resulting from lethargy and lack of vigor or energy Synonyms : listlessness , torpidity , torpidness After work, I was expecting my colleagues to be enthusiastic about the outing, but I found them in a state of complete torpor.

discord

noun: lack of agreement or harmony Synonyms : strife Despite all their talented players, the team was filled with discord--some players refused to talk to others--and lost most of their games.

umbrage

noun: offense,a feeling of anger caused by being offended, , resentment Synonyms : offence , offense Since he was so in love with her, he took umbrage at her comments, even though she had only meant to gently tease him. • I decided not to take umbrage at his insults because I know he was just trying to get a response, and ignoring him would be the most satisfying revenge.

aesthete

noun: one who professes great sensitivity to the beauty of art and nature Synonyms : esthete A true aesthete, Marty would spend hours at the Guggenheim Museum, staring at the same Picasso.

catalyst

noun: something that speeds up an event Synonyms : accelerator Rosa Park's refusal to give up her bus seat acted as a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement, setting into motion historic changes for African-Americans.

tribulation

noun: something, especially an event, that causes difficulty and suffering Synonyms : trial , visitation As of 2013, nearly 1.5 million Syrians have fled their country hoping to escape the tribulations of a civil war tearing their country to pieces.

quandary

noun: state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options Synonyms : dilemma Steve certainly is in a quandary: if he doesn't call Elaine, she will blame him for everything, but if he does call her, the evidence of where he currently is could cost him his job.

label

noun: tag (often negative) verb: to give a label to something Synonyms : mark , tag The meaning of the label ""punk"" has changed greatly in the last 30 years. Children are often unkind and label others who look different as outsiders.

credulity

noun: tendency to believe readily Virginia's wide-eyed credulity as a five-year old was replaced by suspicion after she learned that Santa Claus didn't really exist.

access

noun: the ability to go into (when somebody or something must allow you to enter) Synonyms : accession , admission , admittance , entree verb: to go into something when allowed to enter Only students have access to the university library. There is a large amount of oil under the ice, but we have not be able to access it.

apex

noun: the highest point Synonyms : acme , peak , vertex The Ivy League is considered the apex of the secondary education system.

acme

noun: the highest point of achievement Synonyms : elevation , height , meridian , peak , pinnacle , summit , superlative , tiptop , top The new Cessna airplanes will be the acme of comfort, offering reclining seats and ample legroom.

zenith

noun: the highest point; culmination At the zenith of his artistic career, Elvis was outselling any other artist on the charts.

serendipity

noun: the instance in which an accidental, fortunate discovery is made দৈব প্রাপ্তি By pure serendipity, Sarah discovered, at a flea market in Peoria, a matching earring to replace the one that fell down the storm drain back home.

summit

noun: the peak or highest point Synonyms : acme , elevation , height , meridian , peak , pinnacle , superlative , tiptop , top, crest , crown After hiking for two days, the climbers finally reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. noun: a meeting of high-level leaders Since climate change policy has been mired in congressional fighting, this summit should help set the goals for president's next term.

heyday

noun: the pinnacle or top of a time period or career Synonyms : bloom , blossom , efflorescence , flower , flush , peak , prime During the heyday of Prohibition, bootlegging had become such a lucrative business that many who had been opposed to the 18th Amendment began to fear it would be repealed.

ingenuity

noun: the power of creative imagination Synonyms : cleverness , ingeniousness , inventiveness Daedalus was famous for his ingenuity; he was able to fashion his son Icarus with a pair of wings, using wax to hold them together. $ https://o.quizlet.com/i/XPELQgv_tS-ru7z1f4ss1A_m.jpg

prescience

noun: the power to foresee the future Synonyms : prevision Baxter's warnings about investing in technology stocks seemed like an act of prescience after the whole market declined significantly.

profusion

noun: the property of being extremely abundant Synonyms : cornucopia , profuseness , richness When Maria reported that she had been visited by Jesus Christ and had proof, a profusion of reporters and journalists descended on the town.

dispatch

noun: the property of being prompt and efficient Synonyms : despatch , expedition , expeditiousness She finished her thesis with dispatch, amazing her advisors who couldn't believe she hadn't written 60 scholarly pages so quickly. verb: dispose of rapidly and without delay and efficiently As soon as the angry peasants stormed the castle, they caught the king and swiftly dispatched him. This word has other definitions but these are the most important ones to study

variance

noun: the quality of being different The cynic quipped, "There is not much variance in politicians; they all seem to lie".

partisan

one-sided; prejudiced; committed to a party - পক্ষভুক্ত লোক

candidness

noun: the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech Synonyms : candor , candour , directness , forthrightness , frankness Although I was unhappy that the relationship ended, I appreciated her candidness about why she was ready to move on from the relationship.

volubility

noun: the quality of talking or writing easily and continuously Synonyms : articulateness , fluency The professor's volubility knows no bounds; he could talk through a hurricane and elaborate a point from one St. Patrick's Day to the next.

altruism

noun: the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others Synonyms : selflessness Albert Schweitzer spent most of his life doing missionary work as a doctor in Africa, seeking no reward, apparently motivated only by altruism.

ascendancy

noun: the state that exists when one person or group has power over another Synonyms : ascendance , ascendence , ascendency , control , dominance The ascendancy of the Carlsbad water polo team is clear—they have a decade of championships behind them.

mendacity

noun: the tendency to be untruthful. I can forgive her for her mendacity but only because she is a child and is seeing what she can get away with.

indifference

noun: the trait of seeming not to care Synonyms : apathy , numbness , spiritlessness, emotionlessness , impassiveness , impassivity , phlegm , stolidity , unemotionality In an effort to fight indifference, the president of the college introduced a new, stricter grading system.

Providential (adj.)

occurring at a favorable time; opportune Sam's dangerous and providential escape, made her tremble; and so pale did he still look, that she could scarcely believe he was uninjured. $ https://o.quizlet.com/vD14yWW6r6rOVtst84JZRQ_m.jpg

Sporadic

occurring at irregular intervals; scattered or isolated Occurring irregularly - বিক্ষিপ্ত The doctors are finding it difficult to identify the cause of Tom's heartaches because of his sporadic heartbeat. $ https://o.quizlet.com/228KBc8.mrNI-QZiZ5xfZw_m.png

venality

openness to bribery or corruption

sartorial

of or relating to the way we dress

homogeneous

of the same kind - সজাতি

iconoclast

one who destroys religious images

malingerer

one who feigns illness to escape duty - রোগভানকারী Mnemonic: Ma (Mom) + Linger (গড়িমসি)

misanthrope

one who hates mankind - মানুষ্যবিদ্বেষী

indigenous

originating in a certain area Synonyms : autochthonal , autochthonic , autochthonous , endemic The plants and animals indigenous to Australia are notably different from those indigenous to the U.S - one look at a duckbill platypus and you know you're not dealing with an opossum.

amulet

ornament worn as a charm against evil spirits

Zeal

passion, excitement; She brought her typical _____ to the project, sparking enthusiasm in the other team members.

bombastic

pompous; using inflated language - শব্দাড়ম্বরপূর্ণ

latent

potential but undeveloped; dormant; hidden - গুপ্ত Mnemonic: Regroup the words and spell it as talent. Many people have POTENTIAL (talent) but undeveloped..where as some people HIDE their talent.

indigence

poverty - অভাব Mnemonic: Indian gents are very poor as compared to other countrymen.

despite

preposition: even with (when an event is surprising because of some difficulty) We enjoyed our vacation despite the rain.

forestall

prevent by taking action in advance - কিছু আগে করা Mnemonic: fore = front/before. Stall = Stop. Stop before anything bad happened.

perquisite

privilege, a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right) privilege Synonyms : exclusive right , prerogative , Even as the dishwasher at the French restaurant, Josh quickly learned that he had the perquisite of being able to eat terrific food for half the price diners would pay.

Salient

prominent, of notable significance; His most _______ characteristic is his tendency to dominate every conversation.

decorum

propriety; orderliness and good taste in manners - শোভনতা

pedestrian

prosaic, lacking imagination Synonyms : earthbound , , prosy While Nan was always engaged in philosophical speculation, her brother was occupied with far more pedestrian concerns: how to earn a salary and run a household. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

rash

reckless,বেপরোয়া marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences; imprudently incurring risk Synonyms : foolhardy , heady , reckless Although Bruce was able to make the delivery in time with a nightime motorcycle ride in the rain, Susan criticized his actions as rash. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

flout

reject; mock; show contempt for - বিদ্রুপ,তাচ্ছিল্য করে উড়িয়ে দেয়া Mnemonic: Read it Flirt. Flirt Girls means make fun of them and reject them.

supplant

replace take the place or move into the position of Synonyms : , supercede , supersede , supervene upon For many, a cell phone has supplanted a traditional phone; in fact, most 20-somethings don't even have a traditional phone anymore.

stringent

rigorous , tight, demanding strict attention to rules and procedures Most of the students disliked the teacher because of his stringent homework policy, but many students would later thank him for demanding so much from them.

resurgent

rising again as to new life and vigor Synonyms : renascent The team sank to fourth place in June, but is now resurgent and about to win the division.

consecrate

sanctify, to make holy or set apart for a high purpose Synonyms : bless , hallow , At the church of Notre Dame in France, the new High Altar was consecrated in 1182.

complacent

self-satisfied, contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions Synonyms : self-complacent , After the water polo team won their sixth championship, they became complacent and didn't even make it to the playoffs the next year.

dichotomy

split; branching into two parts (especially contradictory ones) - দ্বিবিভাজন

intermittent

sporadic, irregular, stopping and starting at irregular intervals The intermittent thunder continued and the night was punctuated by cracks of lightning - a surreal sleepless night.

superfluous

serving no useful purpose Synonyms : otiose , pointless , purposeless , senseless , wasted How can we hope to stay open if we don't eliminate all superfluous spending, like catered meetings and free acupucture Tuesday? adjective: more than is needed, desired, or required Synonyms : excess , extra , redundant , spare , supererogatory , supernumerary , surplus The third paragraph in your essay is superfluous and can be deleted.

Perspicacious

shrewd, astute, or keen, acutely insightful and wise Synonyms : sagacious , sapient Many modern observers regard Eisenhower as perspicacious, particularly in his accurate prediction of the growth of the military.

Hedge (n./v.)

shrub/hedge funds (brokers make their money betting against the market)/play safely/limit a statement/avoid making a statement $ hedge funds (where brokers make their money betting against the market). If you hedge your bets, you play safely. If you hedge a statement, you limit or qualify that statement. Finally, hedge can also mean to avoid making a direct statement, as in equivocating. 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.

taciturn

silent, not talkative adjective: habitually reserved and uncommunicative While the CEO enthusiastically shares his plans and agenda with all who will listen, the CFO is far more taciturn, rarely revealing his perspective.

reticent

silent, reserved adjective: reluctant to draw attention to yourself; temperamentally disinclined to talk Synonyms : untalkative, retiring , self-effacing When asked about her father, Helen lost her outward enthusiasm and became rather reticent.

Trivial (adj.)

silly, of little value or importance Evidently, $10 was a trivial amount for the wealthy business man, but no one wants to be embarrassed in front of his or her fellow associates. $ https://o.quizlet.com/T9RQzNTsuyqbW0399cBSYg_m.jpg

Frivolous

silly,trivial, Ram was passionate and serious about collecting coins but his friends thought it was a frivolous activity.

arriviste

similar to parvenu (acquire wealth and rise in class) more ruthless ambition. ( More relevant to people showing off their cars, etc.)

soporific

sleep-causing; marked by sleepiness - নিদ্রাকর্ষক adjective: inducing mental lethargy; sleep inducing Synonyms : hypnagogic , hypnogogic , somniferous , somnific , soporiferous,narcotic Although the professor is brilliant, his bland monotone gives his lectures a soporific effect.

saturnine

slow and gloomy (morose)

Cadaverous

someone who looks like a dead person (very skinny, etc) If someone is so skinny or emaciated that they look like a dead person, then that person is cadaverous. This word comes from cadaver, which is a corpse. Besides emaciated, a good synonym for cadaverous is gaunt. Some actors take challenging roles in which they have to lose so much weight that they appear cadaverous.

Pedant

someone who shows off learning; The graduate instructor's tedious and excessive commentary on the subject soon gained her a reputation as a _______.

mellifluous

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egregious

soooo bad.........adjective: standing out in negative way; shockingly bad Synonyms : crying , flagrant , glaring , gross , rank The dictator's abuse of human rights was so egregious that many world leaders demanded that he be tried in an international court for genocide.

spurious

specious, plausible but false Synonyms : specious When listening to a politician speak, it is hard to distinguish the spurious claims from the authentic ones.

zeitgeist

spirit of the time (time-ghost)

Crescendo

steadily increasing volume or force; The ______ of tension became unbearable as Evel Knievel prepared to jump his motorcycle over the school buses.

viscous

sticky, gluey - আঠাল

Divest

strip; deprive - অধিকারচ্যুত করা (v) deprive or strip of rank, title, etc., or of clothing or gear; to sell off holdings (opposite of invest) $ https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3158/3392964793_a9aeed76fa_m.jpg

panache

style, distinctive and stylish elegance Synonyms : dash , elan , flair , style Jim, with his typical panache, came to the wedding reception with a top hat, a cane, and a long cape covered in sequins.

perfunctory

superficial; not thorough; lacking interest, care, or enthusiasm - অগভীর done in a routine way; indifferent; The machinelike bank teller processed the transaction and gave the waiting customer a ________ smile.

leery

suspicious, openly distrustful and unwilling to confide Synonyms : mistrustful , , untrusting , wary Without checking his references and talking to previous employers, I am leery of hiring the candidate.

Mulct (v.)

swindle or defraud someone. (like mug)(Though the swindling doesn't always have to relate to money.) Mulct can also mean to fine someone. The so-called magical diet cure simply ended up mulcting Maria out of hundreds of dollars, but not hundreds of pounds.

loquacious

talkative - বহুভাষী Mnemonic: Take Lok (মানুষ) & people (crowd) talks.

abscission

the act of cutting; the natural separation of a leaf or other part of a plant

malapropism

the confusion of a word with another word that sounds similar Synonyms : malaprop 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.

apogee

the point in an orbit most distant from the body being orbited; the highest point

rescind

verb: cancel officially বাতিল করা Synonyms : annul , countermand , lift , overturn , repeal , reverse , revoke , vacate The man's driver's license was rescinded after his tenth car accident, which meant he would never be allowed to legally drive again.

ambivalence

the state of having conflicting emotional attitudes

tenuous

thin; rare; slim - পাতলা Mnemonic: Remember like Tennis & and all female tennis players are Slim like Maria Sharapova :)

Remonstrate (v.)

to make objections while pleading ojor apotti tola. To remonstrate means to make objections while pleading. (When women MENSTRUATE, they often REMONSTRATE.) You've probably guessed already that this does not mean to demonstrate again. The mothers of the kidnapped victims remonstrated to the rogue government to release their children, claiming that the detention violated human rights.

condone

to overlook, pardon, or disregard

Discern

to perceive; to recognize; It is easy to ______ the difference between butter and butter-flavored topping.

vex

to annoy

VAUNT

to brag or boast • Fred has a tendency to vaunt his own achievements, even though his friends remind him that it is often more effective to wait for other people to point out when one has done a good job. • The new model, much vaunted before its release by both the reviewers and the manufacturer, turned out to be a total dud.

Exonerate

to clear of blame; The fugitive was ______ when another criminal confessed to committing the crime.

Enumerate

to count, list or itemize; Moses returned from the mountain with tablets on which the commandments were ________. numerate

execrate

to curse and hiss at Synonyms : accurse , anathematise , anathematize , anathemise , anathemize , comminate 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.

Limn

to draw, outline in detail depict or describe in painting or words. • The painter limned the old man's face in such exquisite and expressive lines that it almost looked as if he might open his mouth and speak. • The surveyors limned the valley in order to provide an exact topographical map for the construction crew to follow. $ https://o.quizlet.com/w9aGR7D736JgpRCrELatbQ_m.jpg

Desiccate

to dry out throughly; After a few weeks of lying on the desert's baking sands, the cow's cacaos became completely ________.

Lament

to express sorrow; to grieve; The children continued to ______ the death of the goldfish weeks after its demise.

wax

to increase

Aggrandize

to increase in power, influence, and reputation; The supervisor sought to ________ herself by claiming that the achievements of the staff were actually her own.

arbitrate

to judge a dispute between two opposing parties arbitrate= (arbit=arbiter=judge)+(trate = treat= act as) $ https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4137/4815248139_114da35958_m.jpg

Arbitrate

to judge a dispute between two opposing parties; Since the couple could not come to agreement, a judge was forced to _______ their divorce proceedings.

Dilate

to make larger; to expand; When you enter a darkened room, the pupils of your eyes ______ to let in more light.

tacit

understood; not put into words - ঊহ্য Mnemonic: tacit ~ take it; imagine you are giving permission to someone to take something from your room.

Attenuate

to reduce in force or degree; to weaken; The Bill of Rights ________ the traditional power of governments to change laws at will.

upbraid

to scold, reprimand, reproach, chide, castigate

Advocate

to speak in favor of; The vegetarian _______ a diet containing no meat.

Occlude

to stop up; to prevent the passage of,shut; close - বন্ধ করে দেওয়া; to prevent the passage of; A shadow is thrown across the earth's surface during a solar eclipse, when the light from the sun is _______ by the moon.

vacillate

to sway physically; to be indecisive

Sully

to tarnish, taint; With the help of a public relations firm, he was able to restore his _________ reputation.

Equivocate

to use expression of double meaning in order to mislead; When faced with criticism of her policies, the politician __________ and left all parties thinking she agreed with them.

cow

to use intimidation to make someone give in

lionize

verb: assign great social importance to কাউকে বিখ্যাত ব্যক্তিরূপে গণ্য করা। Synonyms : celebrate , lionise Students in the U.S. learn to lionize Jefferson, Franklin, and Washington because they are the founding fathers of the nation.

posit

verb: assume as fact Synonyms : postulate Initially, Einstein posited a repulsive force to balance Gravity, but then rejected that idea as a blunder.

ascribe

verb: attribute or credit to Synonyms : assign , attribute , impute History ascribes The Odyssey and The Iliad to Homer, but scholars now debate whether he was a historical figure or a fictitious name.

differentiate

verb: be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait (sometimes in positive sense) Synonyms : distinguish , mark Mozart's long melodic lines differentiate his compositions from other works of late 18th century music. verb: evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment Synonyms : specialise , specialize , speciate Animals on Madagascar differentiated from other similar animal species due to many years of isolation on the island.

impede

verb: be a hindrance or obstacle to ব্যাহত করা Synonyms : hinder,block , close up , jam , obstruct , obturate , occlude Since the police sergeant had to train the pair of new hires, progress in his own case was impeded.

denote

verb: be a sign or indication of; have as a meaning Synonyms : refer Even if the text is not visible, the red octagon denotes "stop" to all motorists in America.

exemplify

verb: be characteristic of Synonyms : represent Lincoln exemplified the best of not only America, but also the potential greatness that exists within each person. verb: clarify by giving an example of Synonyms : illustrate , instance Please present some case studies that exemplify the results that you claim in your paper.

confound

verb: be confusing or perplexing to (v.) to frustrate, confuse Synonyms : bedevil , befuddle , confuse , discombobulate , fox , fuddle , throw Though Harry loved numbers, he found calculus confounding. verb: mistake one thing for another Synonyms : confuse Americans often confound sweet potatoes with yams, and refer to both vegetables by the same name.

prevail

verb: be widespread in a particular area at a particular time; be current: During the labor negotiations, an air of hostility prevailed in the office. verb: prove superior Before the cricket match, Australia was heavily favored, but India prevailed

languish

verb: become feeble নেতিয়ে বা ঝিমিয়ে পড়া Synonyms : fade Stranded in the wilderness for four days, the hiker languished, eating protein bars and nuts. $ https://o.quizlet.com/r6AzDqkFfmHEcAnl-AdocQ_m.jpg

flounder

verb: behave awkwardly; have difficulties Synonyms : stagger Sylvia has excelled at advanced calculus, but ironically, when she has deal with taxes, she flounders.

elicit

verb: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) to draw forth, bring out from some source (such as another person) $ draw out by discussion - বাহির করা Synonyms : arouse , enkindle , evoke , fire , kindle , provoke , raise Just smiling-even if you are depressed--can elicit feelings of pleasure and happiness.

placate

verb: cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of Synonyms : appease , assuage , conciliate , gentle , gruntle , lenify , mollify , pacify I was able to placate the angry mob of students by promising to bring cookies on Monday.

vanquish

verb: come out better in a competition, race, or conflict পরাস্ত Synonyms : beat , beat out , crush , shell , trounce For years, Argentina would dominate in World Cup qualifying matches, only to be vanquished by one of the European countries during the late stages of the tournament.

vie

verb: compete for something প্রতিদ্বন্দ্বিতায় নামা Synonyms : compete , contend While the other teams in the division actively vie for the championship, this team seems content simply to go through the motions of playing.

subsume

verb: contain or include The rogue wave quickly subsumed the pier and boardwalk, destroying everything in its path. verb: consider (an instance of something) as part of a general rule or principle Synonyms : colligate Don Quixote of La Mancha subsumes all other modern novels, demonstrating modern literary devices and predating even the idea of a postmodern, metanarrative.

lambast

verb: criticize severely or angrily Synonyms : bawl out , berate , call down , call on the carpet , chew out , chew up , chide , dress down , have words , jaw , lambaste , lecture , rag , rebuke , remonstrate , reprimand , reproof , scold , take to task , trounce Showing no patience, the manager utterly lambasted the sales team that lost the big account.

rebuke

verb: criticize severely or angrily; censure Synonyms : bawl out , berate , call down , call on the carpet , chew out , chew up , chide , dress down , have words , jaw , lambast , lambaste , lecture , rag , remonstrate , reprimand , reproof , scold , take to task , trounce The police chief rebuked the two officers whose irresponsible decisions almost led to the deaths of seven innocent by-standers.

disenfranchise

verb: deprive of voting rights Synonyms : disfranchise The U.S. Constitution disenfranchised women until 1920 when they were given the right to vote. $ https://o.quizlet.com/aymKFTHNeamVPjB1nG2.hQ_m.jpg

delineate

verb: describe in detail portray; depict; sketch - অঙ্কিত করা After a brief summary of proper swimming technique, the coach delineated the specifics of each stroke, spending 30 minutes alone on the backstroke.

perturb

verb: disturb in mind or cause to be worried or alarmed Synonyms : cark , disorder , disquiet , distract , trouble , unhinge Now that Henry is recovering from a major illnesses, he no longer lets the little trivialities, such as late mail, perturb him.

underscore

verb: emphasize,give extra weight to (a communication) Synonyms : emphasise , , underline While the hiking instructor agreed that carrying a first aid kit could be a good idea under certain circumstances, he underscored the importance of carrying enough water.

ostracize

verb: exclude from a community or group Synonyms : ban , banish , blackball , cast out , ostracise , shun Later in his life, Leo Tolstoy was ostracized from the Russian Orthodox Church for his writings that contradicted church doctrine.

banish

verb: expel from a community, residence, or location; drive away Synonyms : ban , blackball , cast out , ostracise , ostracize , shun The most difficult part of the fast was banishing thoughts of food. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

renege

verb: fail to fulfill a promise or obligation Synonyms : go back on , renege on , renegue on We will no longer work with that vendor since it has reneged on nearly every agreement. $ https://o.quizlet.com/2OewEhKUTY7QErSUJ2TZrg_m.jpg

coalesce

verb: fuse or cause to grow together Synonyms : blend , combine , commingle , conflate , flux , fuse , immix , meld , merge , mix Over time, the various tribes coalesced into a single common culture with one universal language.

entice

verb: get someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises প্রলোভিত করা Synonyms : lure , tempt Harold enticed his wife, Maude, to go on a vacation to Hawaii, with promises of luaus on the beach and all-you-can-eat seafood buffets. $ https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4075/4892958845_96f5300d88_m.jpg

delegate

verb: give an assignment to (a person) Synonyms : assign , depute , designate Since the senior manager had to go on many international business trips, she was forced to delegate many of her responsibilities to two lower-level managers. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

engender

verb: give rise to Synonyms : beget , bring forth , father , generate , get , mother , sire The restrictions of the Treaty of Versailles were so severe that they engendered deep hatred and resentment in the German people.

burgeon

verb: grow and flourish বাড়িয়া উঠিতে আরম্ভ করা China's housing market is burgeoning, but some predict that the growth is merely a bubble and will burst much like the U.S. real estate bubble of 2008.

thwart

verb: hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of. stem Synonyms : baffle , bilk , cross , foil , frustrate , queer , scotch , spoil I wanted to spend a week in New York this autumn, but the high costs of travel and lodging thwarted my plans. $ https://o.quizlet.com/L3qBbWQC42r8jM4VddfbJA_m.jpg

construe

verb: interpreted in a particular way Synonyms : interpret , see The author's inability to take a side on the issue was construed by both his opponents and supporters as a sign of weakness.

preclude

verb: keep from happening or arising; make impossible Synonyms : forbid , foreclose , forestall , prevent The manager specified that all other gates be locked, to preclude the possibility of persons without tickets entering the arena undetected.

guffaw

verb: laugh boisterously Synonyms : laugh loudly Whenever the jester fell to the ground in mock pain, the king guffawed, exposing his yellow, fang-like teeth. $ https://o.quizlet.com/kqbw5fDLM7PmjVNHkXA6kQ_m.jpg

belittle

verb: lessen the importance, dignity, or reputation of Synonyms : diminish,denigrate , derogate , minimize A good teacher will never belittle his students, but will instead empower them.

hamstrung

verb: made ineffective or powerless The FBI has made so many restrictions on the local police that they are absolutely hamstrung, unable to accomplish anything.

reconcile

verb: make (one thing) compatible with (another) Synonyms : accommodate , conciliate Peggy was unable to reconcile her kind friend Jane with the cruel and merciless character Jane played on television.

elucidate

verb: make clearer and easier to understand Synonyms : clear , clear up , crystalise , crystalize , crystallise , crystallize , enlighten , illuminate , shed light on , sort out , straighten out Youtube is great place to learn just about anything-an expert elucidates finer points so that even a complete novice can learn.

embellish

verb: make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.; make more beautiful Synonyms : adorn , beautify , decorate , grace , ornament , fancify , prettify McCartney would write relatively straightforward lyrics, and Lennon would embellish them with puns and poetic images.

buttress

verb: make stronger or defensible v. support; prop up - পৃষ্ঠরক্ষা করা China's economy has been buttressed by a global demand for the electronic parts the country manufactures.

obscure

verb: make unclear Synonyms : becloud , befog , cloud , fog , haze over , mist , obnubilate On the Smith's drive through the Grand Canyon, Mr. Smith's big head obscured much of Mrs. Robinson's view, so that she only saw momentary patches of red rock. adjective: known by only a few Synonyms : unknown , unsung Many of the biggest movie stars were once obscure actors who got only bit roles in long forgotten films. This word has other definitions but these are the most important ones to study

tender

verb: offer up something formally প্রস্তাব Synonyms : bid The government was loath to tender more money in the fear that it might set off inflation. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

appease

verb: pacify by acceding to the demands of Synonyms : assuage , conciliate , gentle , gruntle , lenify , mollify , pacify , placate Neville Chamberlain, the British prime minister during WWII, tried to appease Hitler and in doing so sent a clear message: you can walk all over us.

devolve

verb: pass on or delegate to another Synonyms : degenerate , deteriorate , drop The company was full of managers known for devolving tasks to lower management, but never doing much work themselves. verb: grow worse (usually "devolve into") The dialogue between the two academics devolved into a downright bitter argument.

juxtapose

verb: place side by side The appeal of her paintings comes from a classical style which is juxtaposed with modern themes.

exalt

verb: praise or glorify Synonyms : extol , glorify , laud , proclaim The teenagers exalted the rock star, covering their bedrooms with posters of him.

antedate

verb: precede in time Synonyms : antecede , forego , forgo , precede , predate, foredate Harry was so unknowledgable that he was unaware the Egyptian pharaohs antedated the American Revolution.

retract

verb: pull inward or towards a center; formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure Synonyms : draw in, abjure ,forswear , recant , resile Email is wonderfully efficient, but once something awkward or damaging has been sent, there is no way to retract it.

resolve

verb: reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation determination; firmness of purpose - সিদ্ধান্ত গ্রহন করা স্থির করা Synonyms : conclude After much thought, Ted resolved not to travel abroad this summer because he didn't have much money in his bank account. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

culminate

verb: reach the highest or most decisive point Synonyms : climax Beethoven's musical genius culminated in the 9th Symphony, which many consider his greatest work.

discriminate

verb: recognize or perceive the difference Synonyms : know apart,separate Sarah couldn't discriminate between a good wine and a bad wine, so she avoided wine tastings. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

degrade

verb: reduce in worth or character, usually verbally Synonyms : demean , disgrace , put down , take down Jesse had mockingly pointed out all of Nancy's faults in front of their friends, publicly degrading the poor girl.

truncate

verb: reduce the length of something Synonym: abridge The soccer game was truncated when the monsoon rain began to fall.

balk

verb: refuse to comply Synonyms : baulk , jib , resist The students were willing to clean up the broken glass, but when the teacher asked them to mop the entire floor, they balked, citing reasons why they needed to leave.

repudiate

verb: reject as untrue or unfounded Many in the public believed the rumors of a UFO crash outside town, so the chief of police did everything he could to repudiate the rumors.

buck

verb: resist Synonyms : go against The profits at our firm bucked the general downturn that affected the real estate industry.

circumscribe

verb: restrict or confine Synonyms : confine , limit Their tour of South America was circumscribed so that they saw only popular destinations and avoided the dangerous parts of cities. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

grovel

verb: show submission or fear Synonyms : cower , crawl , creep , cringe , fawn Every time Susan comes to the office, Frank grovels as if she were about to fire.

vilify

verb: spread negative information about Synonyms : rail , revile , vituperate Todd was noble after the divorce, choosing to say only complimentary things about Barbara, but Barbara did not hesitate to vilify Todd.

emulate

verb: strive to equal or match, especially by imitating; compete with successfully imitate; rival - অনুকরন করা "the efficiency of the Bavarians rivals/emulate that of the Viennese" To really become fluent in a new language, emulate the speech patterns and intonation of people who speak the language.

bolster

verb: support and strengthen The case for the suspect's innocence was bolstered considerably by the fact that neither fingerprints nor DNA were found at the scene. Synonyms : bolster up This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

preempt

verb: take the place of or have precedence over Synonyms : displace A governmental warning about an imminent terrorist attack would preempt ordinary network programming on television.

deliberate

verb: think about carefully; weigh the pros and cons of an issue Synonyms : consider , debate , moot , turn over Emergency situations such as this call for immediate action and leave no room to deliberate over options. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

espouse

verb: to adopt or support an idea or cause Synonyms : adopt , embrace , sweep up As a college student, Charlie espoused Marxism, growing his beard out and railing against the evils of the free-market.

maintain

verb: to assert Synonyms : defend The scientist maintained that the extinction of dinosaurs was most likely brought about by a drastic change in climate. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

perceive

verb: to be aware of, to sense or feel Synonyms : comprehend If hunters are skilled, the animals will not perceive their presence.

behooves

verb: to be one's duty or obligation The teacher looked down at the student and said, "It would behoove you to be in class on time and complete your homework, so that you don't repeat freshman English for a third straight year."

kowtow

verb: to bow or act in a subservient manner Synonyms : bootlick , fawn , kotow , suck up , toady , truckle Paul kowtowed to his boss so often the boss herself became nauseated by his sycophancy.

fleece

verb: to deceive Synonyms : gazump , hook , overcharge , pluck , plume , rob , soak , surcharge Many people have been fleeced by Internet scams and never received their money back. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

censor

verb: to examine and remove objectionable material Synonyms : ban Every fall, high school English teachers are inundated by requests to censor their curriculum by removing The Catcher in the Rye and Scarlet Letter from their reading lists. noun: an official who censors material The censor insisted that every reference to drugs should be removed from the manuscript.

galvanize

verb: to excite or inspire (someone) to action Synonyms : galvanise , startle At mile 23 of his first marathon, Kyle had all but given up, until he noticed his friends and family holding a banner that read, "Go Kyle"; galvanized, he broke into a gallop, finishing the last three miles in less than 20 minutes.

champion

verb: to fight for a cause Synonyms : defend Martin Luther King Jr. championed civil rights fiercely throughout his short life. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

belie

verb: to give a false representation to; misrepresent contradict; give a false impression - মিথ্যা বর্ণনা প্রদান করা Synonyms : contradict , negate The smile on her face belies the pain she must feel after the death of her husband.

check

verb: to limit (usually modifying the growth of something) Deserted for six months, the property began to look more like a jungle and less like a residence - weeds grew unchecked in the front yard noun: the condition of being held back or limited When government abuses are not kept in check, that government is likely to become autocratic. This word has other definitions but these are the most important ones to study

demur

verb: to object or show reluctance Wallace disliked the cold, so he demurred when his friends suggested they going skiing in the Alps.

badger

verb: to pester Synonyms : beleaguer , bug , pester , tease Badgered by his parents to find a job, the 30-year-old loafer instead joined a gang of itinerant musicians. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

contrive

verb: to pull off a plan or scheme, usually through skill or trickery Synonyms : devise , excogitate , forge , formulate , invent Despite a low GPA, he contrived to get into college, going so far as to write his own glowing letters of recommendation. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

hound

verb: to pursue relentlessly Synonyms : hunt , trace An implacable foe of corruption, Eliot Ness hounded out graft in all forms - he even helped nab Al Capone. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

dog

verb: to pursue relentlessly; to hound chase Synonyms : chase , chase after , give chase , go after , tag , tail , track , trail Throughout his life, he was dogged by insecurities that inhibited personal growth. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

enervate

verb: to sap energy from Synonyms : faze , unnerve , unsettle John preferred to avoid equatorial countries; the intense sun would always leave him enervated after he'd spent the day sightseeing.

ferret

verb: to search for something persistently Synonyms : ferret out Ever the resourceful lexicographer, Fenton was able to ferret out the word origin of highly obscure words. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

prevaricate

verb: to speak in an evasive way কৌশল সত্যকে এড়াইয়া যাওয়া Synonyms : beat around the bush , equivocate , palter , tergiversate The cynic quipped, "There is not much variance in politicians; they all seem to prevaricate".

mesmerize

verb: to spellbind or enthrall Synonyms : bewitch , magnetise , magnetize , mesmerise The plot and the characters were so well developed that many viewers were mesmerized, unable to move their eyes from the screen for even a single second.

exhort

verb: to strongly urge on; encourage. inspire Synonyms : barrack , cheer , inspire , pep up , root on , urge , urge on Nelson's parents exhorted him to study medicine, urging him to choose a respectable profession; intransigent, Nelson left home to become a graffiti artist.

start

verb: to suddenly move in a particular direction All alone in the mansion, Henrietta started when she heard a sound. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

admonish

verb: to warn strongly, even to the point of reprimanding warn; reprove - সাবধান করে দেওয়া Synonyms : caution , monish Before the concert began, security personel admonished the crowd not to come up on stage during the performance.

desecrate

verb: to willfully violate or destroy a sacred place If a person willfully violates or destroys any sacred place, he (or she) is said to desecrate it. Synonyms : outrage , profane , violate After desecrating the pharaoh's tomb, the archaeologist soon fell victim to a horrible illness.

pine

verb: to yearn for আকুলভাবে আকাঙ্খা করা Synonyms : ache , languish , yearn , yen Standing forlornly by the window, she pined for her lost love. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

patronize

verb: treat condescendingly উত্সাহ দেত্তয়া Synonyms : condescend , patronise She says she genuinely wanted to help me, but instead she patronized me, constantly pointing out how I was inferior to her. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

fawn

verb: try to gain favor by extreme flattery Synonyms : bootlick , kotow , kowtow , suck up , toady , truckle The media fawned over the handsome new CEO, praising his impeccable sense of style instead of asking more pointed questions.

avert

verb: turn away Afraid to see the aftermath of the car crash, I averted my eyes as we drove by. verb: ward off or prevent Synonyms : avoid , debar , deflect , fend off , forefend , forfend , head off , obviate , stave off , ward off The struggling videogame company put all of its finances into one final, desperate project to avert bankruptcy.

goad

verb: urge on with unpleasant comments - তাড়িত করা কোন কিছু করার জন্যে Synonyms : prick,needle Doug did not want to enter the race, but Jim, through a steady stream of taunts, goaded him into signing up for it.

squander

waste extravagently, spend thoughtlessly; waste time, money, or an opportunity Synonyms : blow , ,consume , ware Fearing his money would be squandered by his family, he gave all of it to charity when he died.

nabob

wealthy, influential person

Erudite

well-educated, cultured,learned; scholarly - জ্ঞানী Consuming the books her father supplied, Miss. Jane, who grew up in near poverty, became an erudite, self-educated woman and loves sharing her knowledge with others. $ https://o.quizlet.com/1xS-5usWB0onbVZOw2CMxA_m.jpg

Prudence

wisdom, caution, or restraint; The college student exhibited _______ by obtaining practical experience along with her studies, which greatly strengthened her résumé.

Base (adj.)

without any moral principles. When the definition of this word came into existence, there were some obvious biases against the lower classes (assuming that lexicographers were not lower class). It was assumed that those from the base, or the lowest, class were without any moral principles. They were contemptible and ignoble. Hence, we have this second definition of base (the word has since dropped any connotations of lower class). She was not so base as to begrudge the beggar the unwanted crumbs from her dinner plate.

guileless

without deceit - ছলাকলাশূন্য Mnemonic: Guilty+Less

pyrrhic

won at too great of a cost

Sentient

অবগত , সচেতনconscious, able to perceive; The anesthetic didn't work, and I was still _______ when the dentist started drilling!

turpitude

অসচ্চরিত্রতা acts deemed to be wicked and immoral During his reign, Caligula indulged in unspeakable sexual practices, so it not surprising that he will forever be remembered for his turpitude.

inkling

আভাস; ইঙ্গিত; insinuate Synonyms : glimmer , glimmering , intimation Lynne speaks four Romance languages, but she doesn't have an inkling about how East Asian languages are structured.

rakish

উচ্ছন্নে-যাওয়া লোকের মতো marked by a carefree unconventionality or disreputableness Synonyms : devil-may-care , raffish As soon as he arrived in the city, the rakish young man bought some drugs and headed straight for the seedy parts of town.

elude

এড়ানো escape understanding Synonyms : bilk , evade Even a basic understanding of physics can elude most high schools students.

incense

ক্ষিপ্ত করা, ক্রোধদীপ্ত করা make furious Synonyms : exasperate , infuriate When Herb bought football tickets for a game on the day of their wedding anniversary, Jill was incensed. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study

rile

খেপিয়ে দেওয়া , বিরক্ত করা vex, cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations Synonyms : annoy , bother , chafe , devil , get at , get to , gravel , irritate , nark , nettle , rag , vex Dan is usually calm and balanced, but it takes only one intense glare from Sabrina to rile him.

Raconteur

গল্পে পটু witty, skillful storyteller; The ________ kept all the passengers entertained with his stories during the six hour flight.

Odious

ঘৃণ্য , জঘন্য, hateful; arousing strong feelings of dislike • As a vegetarian, there are few things more odious to Mari than the smell of beef cooking. • The enmity is so strong between the two competitors that even the thought of being in each other's presence is odious to either of them.

Excoriate

তীব্র সমালোচনা করা, ছাল ছাড়ান So to criticize really,criticize very harshly, really harshly is to excoriate. to criticize very harshly Synonyms : condemn , decry , objurgate , reprobate 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.

Peccadillo

তুচ্চ দোষ , ত্রুটি minor sin or offense; Gabriel tends to harp on his brother's __________ and never lets him live them down.

ingratiate

তোষামোদ gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts.sycophant Even though Tom didn't like his new boss, he decided to ingratiate himself to her in order to advance his career.

destitute

নিঃস্ব , সর্বস্বান্ত poor enough to need help from others Synonyms : impoverished , indigent , necessitous , needy , poverty-stricken Jean Valjean, is at first destitute, but through the grace of a priest, he makes something of his life. adjective: completely wanting or lacking (usually "destitute of") Synonyms : barren , devoid , free , innocent Now that the mine is closed, the town is destitute of any economic activity.

nonchalant

নিস্পৃহ্ন, র্বিকার,উদাসী্‌ন overly casual, coming across as uninterested or unconcerned; Synonyms : casual , insouciant The twenty-somethings at the coffee shop always irked Sheldon, especially the way in which they acted nonchalantly towards everything, not even caring when Sheldon once spilled his mocha on them.

Probity

ন্যায়পরতা,সাধুতাComplete honesty and integrity; George Washington's reputation for _______ is illustrated in the legend about his inability to lie after he chopped down the cherry tree.

begrudge

পরশ্রীকাতারতা to envy someone for possessing or enjoying something Synonyms : resent Sitting all alone in his room, Harvey begrudged the happiness of the other children playing outside his window. verb: to give reluctantly We never begrudge money spent on ourselves.

circumvent

পাশ কাটানো cleverly find a way out of one's duties or obligations Synonyms : dodge , duck , elude , evade , fudge , hedge , parry , put off , sidestep , skirt One way of circumventing the GRE is to apply to a grad school that does not require GRE scores.

Sardonic

বিদ্রূপাত্মক , অবজ্ঞাসূচক cynical, scornfully mocking; Isabella was offended by the _______ way in which her date made fun of her ideas and opinions.

gauche

বেআক্কেল , অভব্য lacking social polish Synonyms : graceless , unpolished Sylvester says the most gauche things, such as telling a girl he liked that she was much prettier when she wore makeup.

Sedition

রাজদ্রোহ , রাষ্ট্রদ্রোহ behavior that promotes rebellion or civil disorder against the state; Li was arrested for _______ after he gave a fiery speech in the main square.

debunk

স্বরূপ উৎঘাটিত করা expose as false ideas and claims, especially while ridiculing Synonyms : expose Richard Dawkins tries to debunk religious belief, but his ridicule tends to push people away from his points rather than convince them.

Proclivity

স্বাভাবিক প্রবণতা a natural inclination or predisposition; Her childhood love of acting, signing, and adoration indicated a __________ for the theater in later life.

resignation

হালছারা ভাব,বিনাপ্রতিবাদে গ্রহন করা the acceptance of something unpleasant that can't be avoided Synonyms : surrender Since Jack could not think of a convincing reason why he had to miss the seminar, he attended it with a sense of resignation. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one to study