Gadfly Flashcards
Gadfly
Short Definition : animal-biting fly; irritating person
উদ্দংশ (N), ডাঁশ (N), দংশ (N), গো - মাছি (N)
(noun) a persistently annoying person
Synonyms : blighter , cuss , pest , pesterer
(noun) any of various large flies that annoy livestock
gaddfi, the libian leader , who is most irritating to world
Gaffe
Short Definition : social blunder
ভুল (N), অসমীচীন কাজ (N), ভুল পদক্ষেপ (N), অসমীচীন মন্তব্য (N)
(noun) a socially awkward or tactless act
Synonyms : faux pas , gaucherie , slip , solecism
Gaddafi was doing many social blunder (gaffe) and became a gadfly.
Gainsay
Short Definition : deny
অস্বীকার করা (V), প্রতিবাদ করা (V)
(verb) take exception to
Synonyms : challenge , dispute
she has (Gain)ed weight but is not (say)ing it which means, she is denying the fact..:)
Gait
Short Definition : manner of walking or running; speed
হাঁটার ধরন (N), চলনভঙ্গি (N), চলাফেরা (N), গেইট (N), সঁচার (N), ক্রাঁতি (N), চাল (N)
(noun) the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
Synonyms : pace
When he entered the gate, evrybdy laughed at his gait.
Galaxy
Short Definition : large isolated system of stars, such as the Milky Way; collection of brilliant personalities
আকাশগঙ্গা (N), ছায়াপথ (N), সম্মেলন (N), স্বর্গঙ্গা (N), নক্ষত্রপুঁজ (N)
(noun) a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)
(noun) tufted evergreen perennial herb having spikes of tiny white flowers and glossy green round to heart-shaped leaves that become coppery to maroon or purplish in fall
Synonyms : beetleweed , coltsfoot , galax , galax urceolata , wandflower
Gale
Short Definition : windstorm; gust of wind; emotional outburst (laughters, tears); Ex. gale of laughter
প্রবল বাতাস (N), বাত্যা (N), মৃদুমন্দ বায়ু (N)
(noun) a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
gale -> Chris Gayle( West Indies cricket player) Gayle plays like a storm.
Gall
Short Definition : annoy; exasperate; chafe; N: skin sore caused by rubbing (as on the skin of a horse); exasperation
Galleon
Short Definition : large three-masted sailing ship
স্পেইনদেশীয় পোতবিশেষ (N)
(noun) a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts; used by the Spanish for commerce and war from the 15th to 18th centuries
galleon - GALLONS and gallons of goods are transported by means of LARGE SHIPs
Galley
Short Definition : low ship with sails (rowed along by slaves)
(noun) a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
(noun) (classical antiquity) a crescent-shaped seagoing vessel propelled by oars
(noun) the area for food preparation on a ship/airliner
Synonyms : caboose , cookhouse , ship’s galley
(noun) the area for food preparation on a ship
Synonyms : caboose , cookhouse , ship’s galley
Gal-lows
Short Definition : framework from which a noose is suspended (used for execution by hanging)
Definition
(noun) an instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which a condemned person is executed by hanging
gallows humour = মারাত্মক রসিকতা
gallow = gala + low; thishappens when you are hung!!
Galvanic
Short Definition : of the production of electricity by the action of an acid on a metal; having the effect of an electric shock; Ex. galvanic cell; galvanic effect; CF. Luigi Galvani
(adj) pertaining to or producing electric current by chemical action
Synonyms : voltaic
(adj) affected by emotion as if by electricity; thrilling
Synonyms : elect
ooks like galvoometer…which detects change in current.
ric , galvanising , galvanizing
Galvanize
shock into action; stir up; coat with rust-resistant zinc by using electricity বিদ্যুত্প্রবাহ প্রয়োগ করা (V), বিদ্যুত্প্রবাহ সঁচারিত করা (V), বিদ্যুত্প্রবাহপ্রয়োগে বলীয়ান্ করা (V), কৃত্রিম বলসঁচার করা (V), রাংঝালাই করা (V)
(verb) to stimulate to action
Synonyms : galvanise , startle
(verb) cover with zinc
Synonyms : galvanise
(verb) stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock
Synonyms : galvanise
Imagine a Van filled with Girls(gals) appear, (GALs in VAN)how will you react, you will be STIRRED UP or REVITALIZED as if you have HAD A SHOCK.
Gambit
Short Definition : opening in chess in which a piece is sacrificed; action made to produce a future advantage
- (noun) an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker
Synonyms : ploy - (noun) a maneuver in a game or conversation
Synonyms : ploy , stratagem - (noun) a chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position
Gambol
Short Definition : romp; skip about; leap about playfully; frolic; N. নৃত্য (N), তিড়িং - তিড়িং নাচ (N), ক্রীড়াচ্ছলে তিড়িংতিড়িং নাচা (V), ক্রীড়া করা (V), তিড়িং - তিড়িং নাচা (V)
- (noun) gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
Synonyms : caper , frolic , play , romp
Ex : it was all done in play
their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly - (verb) play boisterously
Synonyms : cavort , disport , frisk , frolic , lark , lark about , rollick , romp , run around , skylark , sport
gambol : game-ball, in a football game you have to skip the ball playfully because if you don’t do it the opposite player will tackle you quickly.
Gamely
Short Definition : in a spirited manner; with courage; Ex. fight gamely against a superior boxer; ADJ. game সাহসীভাবে (Adv.)
(adv) in a plucky manner
Bruce LEE plays the GAME of martial arts gamely
Gamut
Short Definition : entire range
- (noun) a complete extent or range:
Example Sentence
a face that expressed a gamut of emotions - (noun) the entire scale of musical notes
wn u tell someone to go n mut, u actually want to see his entire range of passing urine…:)
Garbled
Short Definition : mixed up; jumbled; distorted; V. garble: mix up or distort (a message) to such an extent as to make misleading or unintelligible
বিকৃতি ধারণা সৃষ্টি করার উদ্দেশ্যে বিবৃত, তথ্য ইত্যাদি থেকে অসম্পূর্ণ বা অন্যায়ভাবে চয়ন করা , অসৎচয়ন করা
(adj) lacking orderly continuity
Synonyms : confused , disconnected , disjointed , disordered , illogical , scattered , unconnected
Ex : a confused set of instructions
GARB(age) LE(a)Ds to distorted and mixed up things
Garg-antuan
Short Definition : huge; enormous; gigantic; CF. the hero of Gargantua and Pantagruel
(adj) of great mass; huge and bulky
Synonyms : elephantine , giant , jumbo
Garg>> large , so gargantuan is large :)
Gar-goyle
Short Definition : waterspout carved in grotesque figures on a building
- (noun) a spout that terminates in a grotesquely carved figure of a person or animal
- (noun) an ornament consisting of a grotesquely carved figure of a person or animal
Goyle in harry potter who is very fat is gargling…:)
Garish
Short Definition : overbright in color; unpleasantly bright; gaudy
চোখ ঝলসে দেয় এমন উজ্জ্বল , ক্যাঁটক্যাঁটে , জবরং , জাঁকালো
(adj) tastelessly showy
Synonyms : brassy , cheap , flash , flashy , gaudy , gimcrack , loud , meretricious , tacky , tatty , tawdry , trashy
GARISH- sound like Gayish…….. a gay person wears all bright coloured clothes and looks gaudy and garish….
Garner
Short Definition : gather; store up; amass মজুত করা , সঞ্চিত রাখা , জমা রাখা , গোলাজাত করা , সংগ্রহ করা
- (noun) a storehouse for threshed grain or animal feed
Synonyms : granary - (verb) acquire or deserve by one’s efforts or actions
Synonyms : earn - (verb) store grain
- (verb) assemble or get together
Synonyms : collect , gather , pull together
Garrulous
Short Definition : loquacious; wordy; talkative; N. garrulity
প্রগলভ , বাক্যবাগীশ , বাচাল , বক্তিয়ার , বকতুড়ে , অকারণ বকবক করে এমন
(adj) full of trivial conversation
Synonyms : chatty , gabby , loquacious , talkative , talky
(garrulous can be related to girls when pronounced)and girls talk more than boys, means GAR (gal) RUL (rule) OUS (us) by talking..:)
Gauche
Short Definition : clumsy (in social behavior); coarse and uncouth পরিস্থিতি বা লোক বুঝে কথা বলার বা আচরণ করার ক্ষমতাবর্জিত লোকব্যবহার-অপুট , কান্ডজ্ঞানহীন , বেআক্কেল , অপ্রস্তুত , আনাড়ি , অভব্য
(adj) lacking social polish
Synonyms : graceless , unpolished
in RHTDM dialogue “Ghonchu ghonchu aaj mera birthday hai”
Gaunt
Short Definition : lean and angular; thin and bony; emaciated; barren রোগা , শীর্ণ , খ্যাংরাকুটে , কংকালসার , চোয়াড়ে , হাড়ডিগডিগে
(adj) very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
Synonyms : bony , cadaverous , emaciated , haggard , pinched , skeletal , wasted
Ex : emaciated bony hands
Barna mami (aunt) who was pretty fat now a gaunt.
Gavel
Short Definition : hammerlike tool; mallet(wooden hammer) used by a presiding officer or an auctioneer; V.
সভায় শৃঙ্খলা আনবার জন্য বা মনোযোগ আকর্ষন করার জন্য ব্যবহৃত নিলামদারের বা সভাপতির হাতুড়ি
(noun) a small mallet used by a presiding officer or a judge
in an auction a gavel is struck to announce that the item has been sold or given—>gaven—>gavel
nilam e jkn jinish er final bid hoy jinishta diye dewa holo
(gaven) tkn gavel diye bari dewa hoy..:)
Gawk
Short Definition : stare foolishly; look in open-mouthed awe
gawky = ন্যাকা , বিদঘুটে , লাজুক
- (noun) an awkward stupid person
Synonyms : clod , goon , lout , lubber , lummox , lump , oaf , stumblebum - (verb) look with amazement; look stupidly
Synonyms : gape , gawp , goggle
G+AWK…MEANS GAPE AWKWARDLY…OPEN MOUTH(GAPE)
Gazette
Short Definition : official periodical publication; newspaper
সরকারি সংবাদপত্র বা গেজেট , সাময়িকপত্র , ঘোষপত্র , সরকারি গেজেটে বিজ্ঞাপিত বা প্রকাশিত করা
(noun) a newspaper or official journal
(verb) publish in a gazette
gazette - i suppose everyone must have got signature from GAZETTED officer to support their photocopy of originals…?
Genealogy
Short Definition : record of descent; lineage; ancestry; study of ancestry
উদ্ভিদ বা প্রাণীর উদ্ভববৃত্তান্ত , বংশানুক্রম , বংশতালিকা , কুলুজি , বংশপরিচয়
- (noun) successive generations of kin
Synonyms : family tree - (noun) the study or investigation of ancestry and family history
Geniality
Short Definition : cheerfulness; kindliness; sympathy; ADJ. genial: cheerful and good-tempered
আনন্দ (N), দয়া (N), প্রফুল্লতা (N), সহৃদয়তা (N), দয়াশীলতা (N), উদারতা (N), ভালমানুষি (N)
(noun) a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)
Synonyms : affability , affableness , amiability , amiableness , bonhomie
geniality-genial+lite+y genial-means genelia who always takes thing lite and looks cheerful
like a genie who is always cheerful and nice…
Genteel
Short Definition : well-bred; elegant; striving to convey an appearance of refinement; Ex. genteel poverty
ভদ্র (Adj.), বিনয়ী (Adj.), সুশীল (Adj.)
(adj) marked by refinement in taste and manners
Synonyms : civilised , civilized , cultivated , cultured , polite
this word is very close to GENTLE..AND A GENTLEMAN IS ONE who is WELL BRED, elegant and GIVES A REFINED APPEARANCE .
Gentility
Short Definition : those of gentle birth; high social class; refinement; quality of being genteel
সমাজের উচ্চবর্গে অবস্থান , আভিজাত্য , কৌলীন্য , সুশিষ্ট আদবকায়দা , সহবৎ , কেতা
(noun) elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
Synonyms : breeding , genteelness
Gentry
Short Definition : people of standing(rank or position); people of good family or high social position; class of people just below nobility সভ্রান্ত বা অভিজাত সম্প্র্দায়ের
(noun) the most powerful members of a society
Synonyms : aristocracy
gen(means people)+ntry (entry)… so in many pubs and bar..people of high class or social position have entry…
Genuflect
Short Definition : bend the knee as in worship, শ্রদ্ধাবনত হওয়া , নতজানু হওয়া
(verb) bend the knees and bow in church or before a religious superior or image
(verb) bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
Synonyms : kowtow , scrape
FLECT = BENT (in latin). from Latin genu (knee)
Germane
Short Definition : pertinent; bearing upon(having connection with) the case at hand; appropriate
(adj) relevant and appropriate
germane. ..very close to word ..germany..so if you want TO learn GERMAN LANGUAGE….I GUESS A GERMAN teacher would be APPROPRIATE.
Geron-to-cracy
Short Definition : government ruled by old people
(noun) a political system governed by old men
ger nonto daray na = old ppl, cracy = govt..:)
Gerontology
Short Definition : study of the sociological phenomena associated with old age বার্ধক্য ও বার্ধক্যপক্রিয়া সংক্রান্ত বিজ্ঞান , বার্ধ্যকের সমস্যাবলী সংক্রান্ত বৈজ্ঞানিক অনুসন্ধান
(noun) the branch of medical science that deals with diseases and problems specific to old people
Synonyms : geriatrics
Gerrymander
Short Definition : change voting district lines in order to favor a political party; N. CF. Elbridge Gerry + (sala)mander
নির্বাচনে অন্যায় সুযোগ লাভের জন্য নির্বাচনী এলাকা ইত্যাদির পুনবির্ভাগ
- (noun) an act of gerrymandering (dividing a voting area so as to give your own party an unfair advantage)
- (verb) divide unfairly and to one’s advantage; of voting districts
Relate it with Jerry of ‘Tom and Jerry’ cartoon in which Jerry divided everything partially with Tom and quarrels with him… so possessing a Jerry’s mind - Gerrymander…:)
Gesti-culation
Short Definition : motion; gesture; V. gesticulate: make gestures (while speaking)
(noun) a deliberate and vigorous gesture or motion
gesticulation–“gest” –“guest” ,, when guest appears to house you need to be well “gesture” , you should do everything in controlled motion
Gibberish
Short Definition : nonsense; nonsensical or unintelligible talk or writing; babbling
অর্থহীন কথা (N), বাজে বক্বকানি (N), অর্থহীন কথাবার্তা (N), অর্থহীন বাক্য (N), অর্থহীন ভাষা (N), অর্থশূন্য বাক্য (N), অর্থশূন্য (Adj.)
(noun) unintelligible talking
Synonyms : gibber
gibber >> jabor , who does jabor a cow obviously.. so act like cow is nonsense.
gibberish sounds like rubbish…….hence nonsense
Gibe
Short Definition : mock; make jeering remarks; N: jeering remarks ব্যঙ্গ , বিদ্রুপ , উপহাস , খোঁচা দেওয়া , অবজ্ঞা করা
(noun) an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
Synonyms : barb , dig , jibe , shaft , shot , slam
Ex : his parting shot was `drop dead’
(verb) be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Synonyms : agree , check , correspond , fit , jibe , match , tally
(verb) laugh at with contempt and derision
Synonyms : barrack , flout , jeer , scoff
GIBE = “GIBES” Remember !! when Hersheell Gibes missed the catch of steve wagh in world cup , everyone mocked him
Giddy
Short Definition : light-hearted; not serious; frivolous; dizzy; causing dizziness; Ex. giddy youth; Ex. giddy climb/height মাথা ঝিমঝিম করছে বা ঘুরছে এমন , বনবন করে চক্কর দিচ্ছে এমন , যেন নেশার ঘোরে আছে এমন , অর্ধচেতনা
- (adj) having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
Synonyms : dizzy , vertiginous , woozy - (adj) lacking seriousness; given to frivolity
Synonyms : airheaded , dizzy , empty-headed , featherbrained , light-headed , lightheaded , silly
has 2 meaning
i) giddy >gaddi > dizzy,Feeling giddy when traveling in a gaddi
ii) sounds like kiddy. Kids are always light hearted.
Gild
Short Definition : cover with a thin layer of gold
সোনার গিল্টি করা , সোনার মতো চকচকে করে তোলা , সোনালি রং বা আলোয় রাঙিয়ে সজ্জিত করা
(noun) a formal association of people with similar interests
Synonyms : club , guild , lodge , order , social club , society
(verb) decorate with, or as if with, gold leaf or liquid gold
Synonyms : begild , engild
gold lid ..:)
Gingerly
Short Definition : very carefully; ADJ.
অতি সন্তর্পণে , পা টিপে , চুপি চুপি , খুব সাবধানে
(adj) with extreme care or delicacy
(adv) in a gingerly manner
be VERY CAREFUL while cutting GINGER(LY), since they are small and hard. frequently I cut my nail under knife wn i’m cutting ginger
Girth
Short Definition : distance around something; circumference
- (noun) the distance around a person’s body
- (noun) stable gear consisting of a band around a horse’s belly that holds the saddle in place
Synonyms : cinch - (verb) tie a cinch around
Synonyms : cinch
Girth of mother reduces after the birth of the baby.
Glacial
hort Definition : like a glacier; of an ice age; extremely cold; Ex. glacial epoch; CF. iceberg
(adj) relating to or derived from a glacier
(adj) devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
Synonyms : frigid , frosty , frozen , icy , wintry
(adj) extremely cold
Synonyms : arctic , frigid , gelid , icy , polar
wn u r having facial u can give only “NO EXPRESSION”…glacial
Glamor
Short Definition : compelling charm; ADJ. glamorous
আকর্ষণ (N), কুহক (N), মোহিনী মায়া (N), মুগ্ধতা (N), মনোমোহন (N), আকর্ষণীয়তা (N), মোহন (N), জাদু (N), যাদু (N), ভোজবিদ্যা (N), বিলাস (N), ইন্দ্রজাল (N), জাঁকজমক (N), চাকচিক্য (N), চাকচক্য (N), �� াট (N), চটক (N), �� মকী (N), ভেলকি (N), মুগ্ধ করা (V), বিমোহিত করা (V), আকর্ষণ করা (V), মোহিত করা (V), আকৃষ্ট করা (V)
(noun) alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal)
Synonyms : glamour
Glean
Short Definition : gather leavings; gather grain left behind by reapers; gather bit by bit (facts or information) often with difficulty ফসল তোলার পর পড়ে-থাকা শস্যের দানা ক্ষেত থেকে খুঁটে খুঁতে তোলা
(verb) gather, as of natural products
Synonyms : harvest , reap
Example Sentence
harvest the grapes
It sounds like clean. You clean by gathering the leavings bit by bit
Glib
Short Definition : fluent (with insincerity or superficiality); facile; slick অনর্গল , স্বচ্ছন্দ , সাবলীল , সদাপ্রস্তুত
(adj) marked by lack of intellectual depth
(adj) having only superficial plausibility
Synonyms : pat , slick
(adj) artfully persuasive in speech
Synonyms : glib-tongued , smooth-tongued
glib sounds like Ghalib..his shayeri was slick and fluent.
Gloat
Short Definition : express evil satisfaction; look at or think about with evil satisfaction; view malevolently; Ex. The thief gloated over the stolen jewels. উল্লসিত
- (noun) malicious satisfaction
Synonyms : glee , gloating - (verb) dwell on with satisfaction
Synonyms : crow , triumph - (verb) gaze at or think about something with great self-satisfaction, gratification, or joy
people kill goat and gloat at it.
Glower
Short Definition : scowl; glare; look or stare angrily
কটমট করে , ভীতিজনকভাবে তাকানো
- (noun) an angry stare
Synonyms : glare - (verb) look at with a fixed gaze
Synonyms : glare
Ex : The girl glared at the man who tried to make a pass at her
(verb) look angry or sullen, wrinkle one’s forehead, as if to signal disapproval
Synonyms : frown , lour , lower
Gulshan Grover- stared angrily at the hero.
Glut
Short Definition : overstock; fill beyond capacity (with food); fill to excess; N: oversupply
Definition
(noun) the quality of being so overabundant that prices fall
Synonyms : oversupply , surfeit
Definition
(verb) overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
Glut from gluten;)
Glutinous
Short Definition : sticky; viscous; gluey
(adj) having the sticky properties of an adhesive
Synonyms : gluey , gummy , mucilaginous , pasty , sticky , viscid , viscous
glutinous is pronounced as “gloot-n-uhs”…so it sounds like a glue (i.e gum) which is sticky or viscous
Glutton
Short Definition : someone who eats too much; ADJ. gluttonous: given to gluttony; greedy; CF. gluttony: habit of eating too much
অতিভোজী , খানেওলা লোক , পেটুক লোক , সদা-আগ্রহী ব্যক্তি
(noun) a person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess
Synonyms : gourmand , gourmandizer , trencherman
(noun) musteline mammal of northern Eurasia
Synonyms : gulo gulo , wolverine
He is such a GLUTTON and eats so much that the BUTTONS on his shirt begin to pop out !
Gnarl
Short Definition : protruding knot on a tree; V.
- (noun) something twisted and tight and swollen
Synonyms : knot - (verb) twist into a state of deformity
- (verb) make complaining remarks or noises under one’s breath
Synonyms : croak , grumble , murmur , mutter
Gnarled
Short Definition : twisted
খোঁচা-খোঁচা , প্যাঁচানো , এবড়ো-খেবড়ো
(adj) used of old persons or old trees; covered with knobs or knots
Synonyms : gnarly , knobbed , knotted , knotty
sounds like curled ..:)
Gnome
Short Definition : dwarf; underground spirit who guards treasure hoards
বামনাকৃতি যখ , বামনভূত , বুড়ো লোক , অশুভ প্রভাবাসম্পন্ন লোক , চালু নীতিবাক্য , লোকপ্রসিদ্ধি
Definition
(noun) a legendary creature resembling a tiny old man; lives in the depths of the earth and guards buried treasure
Synonyms : dwarf
Definition
(noun) a short pithy saying expressing a general truth
gnome in Harry Potter :)
gnome similar to kom(less)
Goad
Short Definition : urge on; drive with a goad; cause (someone) to do something by continued annoyance; Ex. They goaded him into doing it by saying he was a coward; N: sharp-pointed stick for driving cattle;
stimulus; CF রাখালের পাঁচনবাড়ি , খোঁচানো , বিরক্ত করা
1.(noun) a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
Synonyms : prod
- (noun) a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
Synonyms : goading , prod , prodding , spur , spurring , urging
Ex : the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves - (verb) give heart or courage to
Synonyms : spur
Definition(verb) urge with or as if with a goad - (verb) stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
Synonyms : prick - (verb) goad or provoke,as by constant criticism
Synonyms : needle
goad tells you to “GO And Do [it]”
Gobble
Short Definition : eat very quickly গপগপ করে খাওয়া , সাবড়ে খাওয়া , গলায় বিশেষ শব্দ করা
- (noun) the characteristic sound made by a turkey cock
- (verb) eat hastily without proper chewing
Synonyms : bolt
Ex : Don’t bolt your food! - (verb) make a gurgling sound, characteristic of turkeys
Gorge
Short Definition : stuff oneself (with food); glut; CF. gorgeous: dazzlingly beautiful নালী (N), ঘাট (N), সঙ্কীর্ণ প্রবেশপথ (N), দ্রোণী (N), গুরুভোজ (N), অতিভোজন (N), পাকস্থলীর মধ্যস্থ খাদ্যাদি (N), গাণ্ডেপিণ্ডে খাত্তয়া (V), গাণ্ডেপিণ্ডে খাত্তয়ান (V)
(noun) a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it)
(noun) a narrow pass (especially one between mountains)
Synonyms : defile
(noun) the passage between the pharynx and the stomach
Synonyms : esophagus , gullet , oesophagus
(verb) overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
Synonyms : binge , englut , engorge , glut , gormandise , gormandize , gourmandize , ingurgitate , overeat , overgorge , overindulge , pig out , satiate , scarf out , stuff
gorge: eat too much disgorge: vomit
Gory
Short Definition : bloody; N. gore: blood (from a wound)
জমাট বাঁধা রক্তবৎ (Adj.), শুষ্ক রক্তবৎ (Adj.), রক্তাক্ত (Adj.), রক্তবৎ (Adj.), রক্তিম (Adj.)
(adj) covered with blood
Synonyms : bloodstained
Ex : a bloodstained shirt
a gory dagger
(adj) accompanied by bloodshed
Synonyms : butcherly , sanguinary , sanguineous , slaughterous
All the fight(blood) in history has happened because of women(GORI) only.
Gossamer
Short Definition : sheer; very light; like cobwebs; N: soft and sheer fabric; cobweb
(noun) a gauze fabric with an extremely fine texture
(noun) filaments from a web that was spun by a spider
Synonyms : cobweb
(adj) characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy
Synonyms : ethereal
(adj) so thin as to transmit light
Synonyms : cobwebby , diaphanous , filmy , gauze-like , gauzy , see-through , sheer , transparent , vaporous , vapourous
GO+SAMMER(summer) - we wear clothes of light fabric
Gouge
Short Definition : overcharge (with high price); extort from; Ex. gouge the public; CF. usury প্রতারণা (N), বাটালিবিশেষ (N), গর্ত করা (V), উপড়াইয়া ফেলা (V)
- (noun) an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
Synonyms : dent , ding , nick - (noun) and edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves
- (noun) the act of gouging
- (verb) force with the thumb
Synonyms : force out - (verb) obtain by coercion or intimidation
Synonyms : extort , rack , squeeze , wring - (verb) make a groove in
Synonyms : rout
Bravely Bold Sir Robin.. his eyes are gouged out…
gradation
Short Definition : series of gradual stages; degree in such a progression অগ্রগতির পর্যায় , ধাপ , পদমর্যদা
- (noun) relative position in a graded series
Synonyms : step - (noun) a degree of ablaut
Synonyms : grade - (noun) the act of arranging in grades
Synonyms : graduation
sounds like GRADUATION.. If you want to become a graduate you need to pass through several stages.
Granary
Short Definition : storehouse for grain
শস্যগোলা , মরাই , গোলাঘর , শস্যভাণ্ডার
(noun) a storehouse for threshed grain or animal feed
Synonyms : garner
sounds like grain-ary that is where grains are kept
remeber apiary :)
Grandeur
Short Definition : impressiveness; stateliness; majesty
(noun) the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
(noun) the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct
grand+eur……………….and grand means huge, big ,large…..anything that is grand is always impressive.
Grandiose
Short Definition : affectedly grand; pretentious; high-flown; ridiculously exaggerated; impressive; great in size or scope; grand; Ex. grandiose ideas
জমকালো , সাড়ম্বর , আড়ম্বর-প্রধান , জাঁকালো , সমারোহপূর্ণ
(adj) impressive because of unnecessary largeness or grandeur; used to show disapproval
(adj) affectedly genteel
Synonyms : hifalutin , highfalutin , highfaluting , hoity-toity , la-di-da
grand+iose(..pose), people who give POSE (show off) are usually reffered to grandiose persons
grapple
Short Definition : wrestle; come to grips with; take hold of and struggle with; Ex. grapple with the burglar আঁকড়ে , পাকড়ে ধরা , দুহাতে জড়িয়ে ধরা
(noun) a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope
Synonyms : grapnel , grappler , grappling hook , grappling iron
(noun) a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam
Synonyms : clamshell
(noun) the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
Synonyms : grappling , hand-to-hand struggle , wrestle , wrestling
(verb) to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match
Synonyms : grip
this when pronounced together..sounds like grapes and apples…so a fox STRUGGLING TO eat grapes and apple….
gratis
Short Definition : free; without charge; ADJ. বিনামূল্যে , বিনা পয়সায় , মাগনা , মুফত
(adj) costing nothing
Synonyms : complimentary , costless , free , gratuitous
(adv) without payment
Synonyms : for free , free of charge
gratis= grant + is , grant from govt. is free
graze
Short Definition : (of an animal) feed on growing grass; cause (an animal) to feed on grass; scrape (esp. the skin) or touch lightly in passing; brush; Ex. We can’t graze the cattle till summer; N: surface wound
Definition
(noun) a superficial abrasion
Definition
(noun) the act of grazing
Synonyms : grazing
Definition
(verb) feed as in a meadow or pasture
Synonyms : browse , crop , pasture , range
(verb) eat lightly, try different dishes
Synonyms : browse
grievance
Short Definition : cause of complaint; complaint অভিযোগ , ক্ষোভ , বিক্ষোভ
Definition
(noun) a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
Synonyms : grudge , score
(noun) an allegation that something imposes an illegal obligation or denies some legal right or causes injustice
(noun) a complaint about a (real or imaginary) wrong that causes resentment and is grounds for action
griev+ance=griev sounds like grief ,, when u are in grief(sorrow) u complain against everything ,,,
grill
(verb) examine thoroughly
Example Sentence
the student was grilled for two hours on the subject of phonology
Remember Grills in Police station. Behind grills..you will be examined thoroughly
grim
Short Definition : causing great fear; unrelenting; determined in spite of fear; Ex. grim smile হিংস্র , ক্রূর , নির্মম , ভীষণ
(adj) not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
Synonyms : inexorable , relentless , stern , unappeasable , unforgiving , unrelenting
(adj) shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
Synonyms : ghastly , grisly , gruesome , macabre , sick
(adj) harshly ironic or sinister
Synonyms : black , mordant
(adj) filled with melancholy and despondency
Synonyms : blue , depressed , dispirited , down , down in the mouth , downcast , downhearted , gloomy , low , low-spirited
(adj) harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
Synonyms : dour , forbidding
(adj) causing dejection
Synonyms : blue , dark , dingy , disconsolate , dismal , drab , drear , dreary , gloomy , sorry
Ghost + Dream = Grim :)
Grim ace
Short Definition : facial distortion to show feeling such as pain, disgust, etc; V. মুখবিকৃতি , মুখ খিচোনো , ভেংচি
- (noun) a contorted facial expression
Synonyms : face - (verb) contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state
Synonyms : make a face , pull a face
ivide it like grim(in a pain ful situation)+ace(Face)…..so when you are in a grim or in a painful situation you try to put it across to your family through FACIAL EXPRESSIONS.
grisly
Short Definition : ghastly; horrifying; Ex. grisly remains of the bodies
Definition
(adj) shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
Synonyms : ghastly , grim , gruesome , macabre , sick
Grisly bear…:)
grotesque
Short Definition : fantastic; comically hideous; strange and unnatural (causing fear or amusement) বিদঘুটে , উদ্ভট , অদ্ভুতদর্শন , সৃষ্টিছাড়া , কিম্ভূতকিমাকার
(noun) art characterized by an incongruous mixture of parts of humans and animals interwoven with plants
(adj) distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous
Synonyms : monstrous
Ex : tales of grotesque serpents eight fathoms long that
(adj) ludicrously odd
Synonyms : antic , fantastic , fantastical
When i GROW TUSK: how do i look: UGLY:abnormal….
grotto
Short Definition : small cavern
(noun) a small cave (usually with attractive features)
Synonyms : grot
grotto sounds to me gorto in bangla..:)
Grouch
Short Definition : bad-tempered complaint; person who keeps complaining; V: complain; grumble গজগজ করা , নালিশ করা , অসন্তোষ জানানো , অসন্তোষের কারণ
(noun) a bad-tempered person
Synonyms : churl , crank , crosspatch , grump
(verb) show one’s unhappiness or critical attitude
Synonyms : grumble , scold
GiRl who says OUCH all the time.. so she is bad tempered complaint:)
grouse
Short Definition : complain; fuss; grumble; grouch; N: plump chickenlike game bird পালকওয়ালা পা-বিশিষ্ট একধরনের বুনো হাঁস , অভিযোগ করা , অসন্তোষ জানানো
(noun) flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil
(noun) popular game bird having a plump body and feathered legs and feet
(verb) hunt grouse
(verb) complain
Synonyms : beef , bellyache , bitch , crab , gripe , holler , squawk
tuntuni spouse …. complain a lot
Grovel
Short Definition : crawl or creep on ground; remain prostrate; behave in a servile manner উবুড় হয়ে থাকা , বুকে হাঁটা
(verb) show submission or fear
Synonyms : cower , crawl , creep , cringe , fawn
One who wants to “grow well” needs to grovel before his Boss.
Growl
Short Definition : low, guttural, menacing sound (as of a dog) গরগর করা , চাপা গর্জন করা , রাগে গরগর করা , গরগরানি , গজরানি
(noun) the sound of growling (as made by animals)
Synonyms : growling
(verb) to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
Synonyms : grumble , rumble
