12/7/2020 Flashcards

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Dulcet

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melodious,mellifluous

Dulcet sounds are soft and pleasant to listen to.

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invasion

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noun

attack

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admonish

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verb

সতর্ক করা,complain,blame,censure

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monopolize

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have and control fully and exclusively

Johnson, as usual, monopolized the conversation. [VERB ]

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wither

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lose freshness, vigor, or vitality,
to shrivel; fade; decay
The grapes had withered on the vine

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robust

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ADJECTIVE
1. strong and healthy; hardy; vigorous
a robust young man
a robust faith
a robust mind
2. strongly or stoutly built
his robust frame
3. suited to or requiring bodily strength or endurance
robust exercise
4. rough, rude, or boisterous
robust drinkers and dancers
5. rich and full-bodied
the robust flavor of freshly brewed coffee
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extent

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NOUN
1. the space, amount, or degree to which a thing extends; size; length; breadth
2. range or limits of anything; scope; coverage
3. an extended space; vast area
an extent of woodland
4. English; Obsolete
a. a writ directing the seizure of a debtor’s property to compel payment of the debt
b. a valuation of property, as one made in connection with such a writ

He says that he now realizes the extent of his error.

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substantial

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ADJECTIVE
সঙ্গতিসম্পন্ন
1. of ample or considerable amount, quantity, size, etc
a substantial sum of money
2. of a corporeal or material nature; tangible; real
3. of solid character or quality; firm, stout, or strong
a substantial physique
4. basic or essential; fundamental
two stories in substantial agreement
5. wealthy or influential
one of the substantial men of the town

This is a rare opportunity to make a substantial reform without an expensive revolution.

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contend

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VERB INTRANSITIVE
1.  to strive in combat; fight
2.  to strive in competition; vie
contend for a prize
3.  to strive in debate or controversy; dispute
VERB TRANSITIVE
4.  to hold to be a fact; assert
we contend that he is guilty
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nave

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NOUN
that part of a church that is between the side aisles and extends from the chancel to the principal entrance, forming the main part of the building;
the hub of a wheel,
নাভি,navel
Here too are the bases of the eight granite columns that form the nave of the church above.

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chevron

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  1. COUNTABLE NOUN
    A chevron is a V shape.
    The chevron or arrow road sign indicates a sharp bend to the left or right.
  2. COUNTABLE NOUN
    A chevron is one of a number of V shapes worn on the sleeve by someone in the armed forces or in the police force to show their rank.
    He wore shoulder strap rank slides with sergeant’s chevrons.
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embellish

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VERB TRANSITIVE
1. to decorate or improve by adding detail; ornament; adorn
2. to add grace notes, syncopated accents, trills, etc. to (a melody)
3. to improve (an account or report) by adding details, often of a fictitious or imaginary kind; touch up
SIMILAR WORDS: adorn

The story is embellished by performances of his most famous pieces.

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outmode

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TRANSITIVE VERB
1. to cause (something) to go out of style or become obsolete
INTRANSITIVE VERB
2. to go out of style or become obsolete

The style is considered outmoded now a days.

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