Words (Sami Misty) [12-14]

List 1 Group 2

Abhor

hate

ঘৃণাসহকারে পরিহার করা

“Professional Tax preparers abhor a flat tax because it would dry up their business.”

(Verb)

Antonym: Adore

Bigot

narrow-minded, prejudiced person

ধর্মান্ধ

“The politician was criticized as a bigot for his intolerant views toward certain communities.”

(Noun)

Antonym: Open-minded

Counterfeit

fake, false

জাল

“He knew the tapes to be counterfeits.”

(Adjective)

Antonym: Genuine

Enfranchise

give voting rights

স্বাধীনতা দেয়া

“Her goal is to enfranchise people who have never voted.”

“By enfranchising all residents, the city hoped to create a more inclusive and representative local government.”

(Verb)

Antonym: Disenfranchise

Hamper

hinder, obstruct

ব্যাহত করা

“The heavy snowfall could hamper our travel plans for the weekend.”

(Verb)

Antonym: Facilitate

Kindle

to start a fire

প্রজ্বালিত করা

“She used a match to kindle the fire in the fireplace.“

“A good book can kindle your imagination and take you on adventures.“

(Verb)

Antonym: Extinguish

Noxious

harmful, poisonous, lethal

ক্ষতিকর

“The factory released noxious fumes that polluted the air.”

“We need to remove the noxious weeds from the yard.”

“It's essential to avoid noxious substances that can cause health problems.”

(Adjective)

Antonym: Beneficial, Harmless, Safe

Placid

calm, peaceful

শান্ত

“She remained placid even during the chaos around her.”

“The placid nature of the countryside was soothing to the soul.”

(Adjective)

Antonym: Chaotic, Restless, Turbulent

Remuneration

payment for work done

পারিশ্রমিক

“The company promised fair remuneration for everyone.”

“She was happy with her remuneration after completing the project.”

“After negotiating her salary, she was pleased with the remuneration that reflected her experience and skills.”

(Noun)

Antonym: Loss, Charge, Forfeiture

Talisman

lucky charm

তাবিজ, কবচ

“The boy wore a talisman around his neck for good luck.”

“The talisman hung from his keychain, reminding him of his good luck.”

(Noun)

Antonym: Hex, Malefice, Jinx

Hex: A spell or charm that brings bad luck or misfortune.

Jinx: A condition or situation that brings bad luck or misfortune.

Abrasive

rough, coarse, harsh

কিছু ঘষে তুলে ফেলার জন্য বা মসৃণ করার জন্য ব্যবহৃত কঠিন কোনো পদার্থ

“The chef preferred an abrasive sponge to clean the pots and pans that had stubborn stains.” - Noun

“His abrasive comments during the meeting made several team members uncomfortable.” - Adjective

(Noun, Adjective)

Antonym: Smooth, Gentle, Soothing, Mild

Bilk

cheat, defraud

প্রতারণা

“The thief tried to bilk the store by returning fake items.”

“They bilked him by selling a fake car.”

(Verb)

Antonym: Assist, Donate, Honor

"He chose to honor the agreement instead of trying to bilk the company."

Covert

hidden, undercover

গোপন

“They held a covert meeting to discuss the plan.” - Adjective

“The spy conducted a covert mission to gather intelligence without anyone noticing.”- Adjective

“The bird took shelter in the **coverts** of the forest.” - Noun

(Adjective, Noun*)

Antonym: Overt, Public, Clear

Engender

cause or give rise to (a feeling, situation, or condition)

তৈরি করে

“The new rules may engender frustration among the students.“

“The controversial law is expected to engender protests in the city.”

(Verb)

Antonym: Prevent, Deter, Discourage

“His actions were meant to prevent any further conflict.”

“The new policy was designed to deter negative behavior.”

“The teacher tried to discourage any disruptive behavior in class.”

Hangar*****

storage area (like garage) for a plane

বিমান থাকার স্থান

“The new rules may engender frustration among the students.“

“The controversial law is expected to engender protests in the city.”

(Verb)

Antonym: Prevent, Deter, Discourage

“His actions were meant to prevent any further conflict.”

“The new policy was designed to deter negative behavior.”

“The teacher tried to discourage any disruptive behavior in class.”

Knotty

complex, difficult to solve

Nuance

something subtle, a fine shade of meaning

Plagiarism

taking credit for someone else’s writing or ideas

Renown

fame

Tangent

going off the main subject

Abasement

humiliation, degradation

Billowing

swelling, fluttering, waving

Cower

recoil in fear or servility, shrink away from

Enhance

improve, make better or clearer

Harangue

noisy, attacking speech

Labyrinth

a maze

Nullify

to counter, make unimportant

Plaintiff

petitioner (in court of law)

Replete

full

Tangible

can be touched

Abrogate

cancel, deny, repeal

Blasphemy

speech which offends religious sentiments

Credible

believable

Enigma

puzzle, mystery

Harbingers

indicators, bringers of warnings

Labyrinthine

complicated, highly convoluted

Nuzzle

cuddle, snuggle

Plaudit

statement giving strong praise

Reprehensible

shameful, very bad

Tardy

slow, late, overdue, delayed