12/7/2020 Flashcards
Dulcet
melodious,mellifluous
Dulcet sounds are soft and pleasant to listen to.
invasion
noun
attack
admonish
verb
সতর্ক করা,complain,blame,censure
monopolize
have and control fully and exclusively
Johnson, as usual, monopolized the conversation. [VERB ]
wither
lose freshness, vigor, or vitality,
to shrivel; fade; decay
The grapes had withered on the vine
robust
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
extent
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.
substantial
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.
contend
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
nave
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.
chevron
- COUNTABLE NOUN
A chevron is a V shape.
The chevron or arrow road sign indicates a sharp bend to the left or right. - 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.
embellish
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.
outmode
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.