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Gadfly

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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

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Gaffe

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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.

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Gainsay

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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..:)

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Gait

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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.

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Galaxy

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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

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Gale

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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.

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Gall

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Short Definition : annoy; exasperate; chafe; N: skin sore caused by rubbing (as on the skin of a horse); exasperation

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Galleon

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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

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Galley

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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

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Gal-lows

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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!!

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Galvanic

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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

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Galvanize

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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.

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Gambit

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Short Definition : opening in chess in which a piece is sacrificed; action made to produce a future advantage

  1. (noun) an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker
    Synonyms : ploy
  2. (noun) a maneuver in a game or conversation
    Synonyms : ploy , stratagem
  3. (noun) a chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position
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Gambol

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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)

  1. (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
  2. (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.

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Gamely

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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

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Gamut

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Short Definition : entire range

  1. (noun) a complete extent or range:
    Example Sentence
    a face that expressed a gamut of emotions
  2. (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…:)

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Garbled

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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

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Garg-antuan

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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 :)

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Gar-goyle

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Short Definition : waterspout carved in grotesque figures on a building

  1. (noun) a spout that terminates in a grotesquely carved figure of a person or animal
  2. (noun) an ornament consisting of a grotesquely carved figure of a person or animal

Goyle in harry potter who is very fat is gargling…:)

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Garish

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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….

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Garner

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Short Definition : gather; store up; amass মজুত করা , সঞ্চিত রাখা , জমা রাখা , গোলাজাত করা , সংগ্রহ করা

  1. (noun) a storehouse for threshed grain or animal feed
    Synonyms : granary
  2. (verb) acquire or deserve by one’s efforts or actions
    Synonyms : earn
  3. (verb) store grain
  4. (verb) assemble or get together
    Synonyms : collect , gather , pull together
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Garrulous

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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..:)

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Gauche

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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”

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Gaunt

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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.

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Gavel

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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..:)

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Gawk

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Short Definition : stare foolishly; look in open-mouthed awe

gawky = ন্যাকা , বিদঘুটে , লাজুক

  1. (noun) an awkward stupid person
    Synonyms : clod , goon , lout , lubber , lummox , lump , oaf , stumblebum
  2. (verb) look with amazement; look stupidly
    Synonyms : gape , gawp , goggle

G+AWK…MEANS GAPE AWKWARDLY…OPEN MOUTH(GAPE)

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Gazette

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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…?

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Genealogy

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Short Definition : record of descent; lineage; ancestry; study of ancestry

উদ্ভিদ বা প্রাণীর উদ্ভববৃত্তান্ত , বংশানুক্রম , বংশতালিকা , কুলুজি , বংশপরিচয়

  1. (noun) successive generations of kin
    Synonyms : family tree
  2. (noun) the study or investigation of ancestry and family history
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Geniality

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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…

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Genteel

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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 .

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Gentility

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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

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Gentry

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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…

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Genuflect

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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)

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Germane

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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.

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Geron-to-cracy

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Short Definition : government ruled by old people

(noun) a political system governed by old men

ger nonto daray na = old ppl, cracy = govt..:)

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Gerontology

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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

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Gerrymander

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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

  1. (noun) an act of gerrymandering (dividing a voting area so as to give your own party an unfair advantage)
  2. (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…:)

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Gesti-culation

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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

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Gibberish

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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

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Gibe

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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

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Giddy

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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

  1. (adj) having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
    Synonyms : dizzy , vertiginous , woozy
  2. (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.

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Gild

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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 ..:)

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Gingerly

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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

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Girth

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Short Definition : distance around something; circumference

  1. (noun) the distance around a person’s body
  2. (noun) stable gear consisting of a band around a horse’s belly that holds the saddle in place
    Synonyms : cinch
  3. (verb) tie a cinch around
    Synonyms : cinch

Girth of mother reduces after the birth of the baby.

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Glacial

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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

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Glamor

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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

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Glean

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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

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Glib

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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.

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Gloat

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Short Definition : express evil satisfaction; look at or think about with evil satisfaction; view malevolently; Ex. The thief gloated over the stolen jewels. উল্লসিত

  1. (noun) malicious satisfaction
    Synonyms : glee , gloating
  2. (verb) dwell on with satisfaction
    Synonyms : crow , triumph
  3. (verb) gaze at or think about something with great self-satisfaction, gratification, or joy

people kill goat and gloat at it.

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Glower

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Short Definition : scowl; glare; look or stare angrily

কটমট করে , ভীতিজনকভাবে তাকানো

  1. (noun) an angry stare
    Synonyms : glare
  2. (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.

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Glut

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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;)

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Glutinous

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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

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Glutton

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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 !

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Gnarl

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Short Definition : protruding knot on a tree; V.

  1. (noun) something twisted and tight and swollen
    Synonyms : knot
  2. (verb) twist into a state of deformity
  3. (verb) make complaining remarks or noises under one’s breath
    Synonyms : croak , grumble , murmur , mutter
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Gnarled

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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 ..:)

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Gnome

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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)

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Goad

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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

  1. (noun) a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
    Synonyms : goading , prod , prodding , spur , spurring , urging
    Ex : the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves
  2. (verb) give heart or courage to
    Synonyms : spur
    Definition(verb) urge with or as if with a goad
  3. (verb) stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
    Synonyms : prick
  4. (verb) goad or provoke,as by constant criticism
    Synonyms : needle

goad tells you to “GO And Do [it]”

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Gobble

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Short Definition : eat very quickly গপগপ করে খাওয়া , সাবড়ে খাওয়া , গলায় বিশেষ শব্দ করা

  1. (noun) the characteristic sound made by a turkey cock
  2. (verb) eat hastily without proper chewing
    Synonyms : bolt
    Ex : Don’t bolt your food!
  3. (verb) make a gurgling sound, characteristic of turkeys
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Gorge

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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

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Gory

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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.

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Gossamer

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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

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Gouge

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Short Definition : overcharge (with high price); extort from; Ex. gouge the public; CF. usury প্রতারণা (N), বাটালিবিশেষ (N), গর্ত করা (V), উপড়াইয়া ফেলা (V)

  1. (noun) an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
    Synonyms : dent , ding , nick
  2. (noun) and edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves
  3. (noun) the act of gouging
  4. (verb) force with the thumb
    Synonyms : force out
  5. (verb) obtain by coercion or intimidation
    Synonyms : extort , rack , squeeze , wring
  6. (verb) make a groove in
    Synonyms : rout

Bravely Bold Sir Robin.. his eyes are gouged out…

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gradation

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Short Definition : series of gradual stages; degree in such a progression অগ্রগতির পর্যায় , ধাপ , পদমর্যদা

  1. (noun) relative position in a graded series
    Synonyms : step
  2. (noun) a degree of ablaut
    Synonyms : grade
  3. (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.

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Granary

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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 :)

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Grandeur

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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.

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Grandiose

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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

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grapple

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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….

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gratis

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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

69
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graze

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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

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grievance

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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 ,,,

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grill

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(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

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grim

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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 :)

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Grim ace

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Short Definition : facial distortion to show feeling such as pain, disgust, etc; V. মুখবিকৃতি , মুখ খিচোনো , ভেংচি

  1. (noun) a contorted facial expression
    Synonyms : face
  2. (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.

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grisly

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Short Definition : ghastly; horrifying; Ex. grisly remains of the bodies

Definition
(adj) shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
Synonyms : ghastly , grim , gruesome , macabre , sick

Grisly bear…:)

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grotesque

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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….

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grotto

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Short Definition : small cavern

(noun) a small cave (usually with attractive features)
Synonyms : grot

grotto sounds to me gorto in bangla..:)

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Grouch

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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:)

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grouse

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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

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Grovel

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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.

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Growl

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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

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