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Rabble

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Short Definition : mob; noisy crowd

বিশৃঙ্খল জনতা , ইতর লোকজন বা জনতা

  • *rabble-rousing** = 1. জনতাকে খেপিয়ে-তোলা 2. জনগণকে উত্তেজিত করে এমন
  • *rabble-rouser** = 1. যে ব্যক্তি সামাজিক বা রাজনৈতিক পরিবর্তনের উদ্দেশ্যে জনতাকে উত্তেজিত করে 2. ইতরজন 3. নিচুস্তরের লোকজন

babble is related to sound or noise …..hence rabble is a noisy crowd.

Definition
(noun) a disorderly crowd of people

Synonyms : mob , rout

Definition
(noun) disparaging terms for the common people

Synonyms : ragtag , ragtag and bobtail , riffraff

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rabid

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Short Definition : of or suffering rabies; like a fanatic; extremely zealous; furious; CF. rabies: hydrophobia

ক্ষিপ্তবৎ (Adj.), অতিশয় ক্রুদ্ধ (Adj.)

A dog suffering from rabies is violent.

Definition
(adj) of or infected by rabies

Definition
(adj) marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea

Synonyms : fanatic , fanatical , overzealous

Example Sentence

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raconteur

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Short Definition : story-teller; one who tells stories with wit and skill

Definition
(noun) a person skilled in telling anecdotes

Synonyms : anecdotist

rac(rock)+on+teur(tour)…. to rock on tour you should be story-teller.

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raffle

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Short Definition : lottery; V: award as a prize in a raffle; Ex. raffle off a new car

জনকল্যাণার্থে অর্থ সংগ্রহের উদ্দেশ্যে আয়োজিত লটারিতে বিজয়ীকে পুরষ্কৃত করা , বাজে , পরিত্যক্ত , ঝড়তি-পড়তি জিনিস , জঞ্জাল

u get to meet RAFFLE (rafael)nadal if u win the lottery.. ;)

Definition
(noun) a lottery in which the prizes are goods rather than money

Definition
(verb) dispose of in a lottery

Synonyms : raffle off

Example Sentence

  • We raffled off a trip to the Bahamas
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rag

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Short Definition : scrap of cloth; ADJ. ragged: old and torn; seeming unfinished and imperfect; Ex. ragged debut/performance

ছেঁড়া কাপড় , ছেঁড়া কাপড়ের টুকরো , ন্যাকড়া , কানি

  • *rag day** = বছরের যে দিনটি ছাত্রছাত্রীদের বাত্সরিক হৈহুল্লোড় দিন
  • *red rag** = 1. যা ক্রোধের উদ্রেক করে 2. যা হিংসা-উত্তেজনা সঞ্চার করে
  • *nose-rag** = 1. রুমাল 2. নাক ঝাড়ার ন্যাকড়া
  • *tag-rag and bobtail** = সর্বনিম্ন শ্রেণীর লোক
  • *tag-rag** = ইতর সাধারণ

Rag….we all know this very commonly as RAGGING…..and during ragging clothes are often torn…and also, we play pranks.

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ragamuffin

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Short Definition : dirty child in torn clothes; person wearing tattered clothes

নোংরা , বাজে লোক

RAG+muffin(muslin)……a GUY WHO is RAGGED because of that whose muslin cloths are torn apart and have become DIRTY.

A little boy came at our door asking for a muffin wearing a rag.

Definition
(noun) a dirty shabbily clothed urchin

Synonyms : tatterdemalion

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rail

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Short Definition : complain bitterly; scold; rant; Ex. the weaker railing against injustices

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raiment

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Short Definition : clothing; garments; Ex. I have no raiment fit to wear.

জামাকাপড় (N), পোশাক (N)

sounds like the Raymond brand which is famous for its garments.

Definition
(noun) especially fine or decorative clothing

Synonyms : array , regalia

Definition
(verb) provide with clothes or put clothes on

Synonyms : apparel , clothe , dress , enclothe , fit out , garb , garment , habilitate , tog

Example Sentence

  • Parents must feed and dress their child
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rake

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Short Definition : immoral or dissolute person

মাটি এদিক ওদিক করে জমি সমান করবার একই রকম যন্ত্র , লম্বা হাতল দেওয়া দাঁতালো যন্ত্রের সাহায্যে মসৃণ করা , কেতাদুরস্ত অসচ্চরিত্র ব্যক্তি , লম্পট , নটবর , জাহাজের মাস্তুল , দর্শকের দিকে রঙ্গমঞ্চের ঢাল

rake sounds like fake.. So a rake person is a fake or immoral and dissolute person..!!

Raki … rakhi sawant is morally degraded

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rakish

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Short Definition : jaunty; stylish; sporty; morally corrupt; dissolute; Ex. He wore his hat at a rakish and jaunty angle

চালিয়াত , উচ্ছন্নে-যাওয়া লোকের মতো , নটবরসুলভ

rakish=reebok+stylish sporty and stylish

Definition
(adj) marked by a carefree unconventionality or disreputableness

Synonyms : devil-may-care , raffish

Example Sentence

  • a cocktail party given by some…raffish bachelors

Definition
(adj) marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners

Synonyms : dapper , dashing , jaunty , natty , raffish , snappy , spiffy , spruce

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ram

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Short Definition : male sheep; V. strike or drive against with a heavy impact

পুরুষ মেষ , মদ্দা ভেড়া , মেষরাশি , প্রচণ্ড শক্তিতে ঘা করা , ধাক্কা দেওয়া , আঘাত করা

Ram - RAm was strong warrior who striked against with a heavy impact

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ramble

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Short Definition : wander aimlessly (physically or mentally); digress

ভ্রমণ (N), এলোমেলো আলোচনা (N), বিচরণ (N), উদ্ভ্রান্ত চিন্তা (N), অসংলগ্নতা (N), ঘুরিয়া বেড়ান (V), ভ্রমণ করা (V), উদ্ভ্রান্তভাবে চলা (V), অসংলগ্ন হত্তয়া (V), এলোমেলো আলোচনা করা (V), লতাইয়া যাত্তয়া (V), ঘুরিয়া বেড়া (V), ঘুরাঘুরি করা (V), ঘোরাঘুরি করা (V), ঘুরা (V)

Ram + amble – Ram(rambo) ambled (wandered) aimlessly in the jungle.

Definition
(noun) an aimless amble on a winding course

Synonyms : meander

Definition
(verb) continue talking or writing in a desultory manner

Synonyms : jog , ramble on

Example Sentence

  • This novel rambles on and jogs
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Definition
(verb) move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

Synonyms : cast , drift , range , roam , roll , rove , stray , swan , tramp , vagabond, wander

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ramification

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Short Definition : branching out; subdivision; one branch of a system; one of the results following from an action or decision; Ex. ramifications of a business/the decision

Bhagwan Ram and his brothers were subdivided, i.e., two were sent to the jungle and while the other two stayed in the kingdom. So, ramification means subdivision

Definition
(noun) the act of branching out or dividing into branches

Synonyms : branching , fork , forking

Definition
(noun) a part of a forked or branching shape

Synonyms : branch , leg

Example Sentence

  • he broke off one of the branches
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Definition
(noun) a development that complicates a situation

Synonyms : complication

Example Sentence

  • the court’s decision had many unforeseen ramifications
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Definition
(noun) an arrangement of branching parts

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ramify

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Short Definition : branch out; divide into branches or subdivisions

বহুধাবিভক্ত করা , বহুবিভাজিত হওয়া

Lord Ram was subdivided from his brother

Definition
(verb) have or develop complicating consequences

Synonyms : complexify

Example Sentence

  • These actions will ramify
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Definition
(verb) grow and send out branches or branch-like structures

Synonyms : branch

Example Sentence

  • these plants ramify early and get to be very large
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Definition
(verb) divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork

Synonyms : branch , fork , furcate , separate

Example Sentence

  • The road forks
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ramp

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Short Definition : slope; inclined plane or roadway (connecting two levels)

Ramp (stage) is used in fashion shows when models walk on ramp which is like an inclined plane

ask Roughly AMPlified charge to decieve someone hearing that all the ppl ramped against the deciever and ramped in the place to find a police man.

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rampant

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Short Definition : growing or spreading uncontrollably; growing in profusion; unrestrained; Ex. rampant lawlessness/weed

তেজস্বী (Adj.), প্রচণ্ড (Adj.), প্রসারণশীল (Adj.), বাধাহীন (Adj.), বৃদ্ধিশীল (Adj.), পিছনের পদদ্বয়ে ভর দিয়া দঁডায়মান (Adj.)

rampant can be divided as ramp+ANT where ants are generally more in number PROFUSION,UNRESTRAINED.

Definition
(adj) unrestrained and violent

Example Sentence

  • rampant aggression
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Definition
(adj) rearing on left hind leg with forelegs elevated and head usually in profile

Synonyms : rearing

Example Sentence

  • a lion rampant
    • *

Definition
(adj) (of a plant) having a lush and unchecked growth

Example Sentence

  • a rampant growth of weeds
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rampart

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Short Definition : defensive mound of earth

দুর্গপ্রাকার , প্রতিরোধক ব্যবস্থা

break this word like RAM(hindu god)+APART—Rampart was built to part Ram from Sita

Definition
(noun) an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

Synonyms : bulwark , wall

Example Sentence

  • they stormed the ramparts of the city
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ramshackle

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Short Definition : (of a building or vehicle) poorly constructed; rickety; falling apart

জীর্ণ (Adj.), ভগ্নপ্রায় (Adj.)

Ram jei shako ta banaysilo seita ekhon jirnopray…:)

LORD RAM constructed bridge is now SHAKing i.e poorly constructed.

Definition
(adj) in deplorable condition

Synonyms : bedraggled , broken-down , derelict , dilapidated , tatterdemalion ,tumble-down

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rancid

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Short Definition : having the odor of stale or decomposing fat; rank

গুমসো (Adj.), দুর্গন্ধ (Adj.), বিস্বাদ (Adj.), কড়ুয়া (Adj.)

Definition
(adj) (used of decomposing oils or fats) having a rank smell or taste usually due to a chemical change or decomposition

Example Sentence

  • rancid butter
  • rancid bacon

Definition
(adj) smelling of fermentation or staleness

Synonyms : sour

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rancor

Rancors were large carnivorous reptomammals originating from the planet of Dathomir.

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Short Definition : long-lasting hatred; bitterness; Ex. negotiation without rancor; ADJ. rancorous

জাতক্রোধ , হিংসাপূর্ণ বিদ্বেষ

RANCOR : RANKER ! Most of the students always hate the top RANKER of the class, as they always defeat them in the exams!

Definition
(noun) a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

Synonyms : bitterness , gall , rancour , resentment

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rankle

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Short Definition : irritate; fester; annoy

R+ANKLE…focus..on ankle.. a rough ankle could be very annoying and irritating for you.

Definition
(verb) gnaw into; make resentful or angry

Synonyms : eat into , fret , grate

Example Sentence

  • The injustice rankled her
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ransack

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Short Definition : search thoroughly; pillage (going through a place); Ex. Enemy soldiers ransacked the town.

আঁতিপাঁতি করে খোঁজা , গরুখোঁজা করা , লু�� করা , তছনছ করা

this sounds like run seek…RUN+SEEK…so you must run to seek a house for your self…..you must search throughly about a house.

Definition
(verb) steal goods; take as spoils

Synonyms : despoil , foray , loot , pillage , plunder , reave ,rifle , strip

Example Sentence

  • During the earthquake people looted the stores that were deserted by their owners
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Definition
(verb) search thoroughly

Synonyms : comb

Example Sentence

  • They combed the area for the missing child
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rant

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Short Definition : speak violently or excitedly; rave; talk excitedly showing anger; scold; make a grandiloquent speech; Ex. The priest ranted about the devil.

rent nite ashle makhon mollik shobshomoy RANT kore..:)

বড়াই (N), অর্থহীন বাক্য (N), গালভরা বক্তৃতা করা (V), তারস্বরে প্রচার করা (V)

Definition
(noun) a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion

Synonyms : harangue , ranting

Definition
(noun) pompous or pretentious talk or writing

Synonyms : blah , bombast , claptrap , fustian

Definition
(verb) talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner

Synonyms : jabber , mouth off , rabbit on , rave , spout

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rapacious

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Short Definition : voracious; ravenous; taking everything one can; excessively grasping; plundering; subsisting on live prey; Ex. rapacious birds

‘Rapacious’ means who likes to ‘Rape’ that means very greedy on woman body! & also take forcefully

Definition
(adj) devouring or craving food in great quantities

Synonyms : edacious , esurient , ravening , ravenous ,voracious , wolfish

Definition
(adj) excessively greedy and grasping

Synonyms : ravening , voracious

Definition
(adj) living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey

Synonyms : predatory , raptorial , ravening , vulturine ,vulturous

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rapport

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Short Definition : close relationship; emotional closeness; harmony

আত্মিক সহযোগ , কার্যকর ও সুসমঞ্জস পারস্পরিক সম্পর্ক

rapport- its like airport, at airport you leave close-ones thus, EMOTIONAL CLOSENESS, HARMONY,friendly feeling there

Definition
(noun) a relationship of mutual understanding or trust and agreement between people

Synonyms : resonance

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rapt

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Short Definition : engrossed; absorbed; enchanted; Ex. rapt listener

বিমগ্ন , নিবিষ্ট , আবিষ্ট , আত্মহারা , মোহিত

If you hv Right (excellent) APT (skill) everybody will listen u in RAPT attention.

I read rape news with rapt attention.

Definition
(adj) feeling great rapture or delight

Synonyms : ecstatic , enraptured , rapturous , rhapsodic

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rapture

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Short Definition : great joy and delight; ecstasy; ADJ. rapturous

প্রবল আনন্দ , পরমানন্দ , নিবিড় আনন্দোচ্ছাস

i listen the rap music with great rapture.

Definition
(noun) a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion

Synonyms : ecstasy , exaltation , raptus , transport

Example Sentence

  • listening to sweet music in a perfect rapture
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Definition
(noun) a state of elated bliss

Synonyms : ecstasy

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rarefied

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Short Definition : made less dense (of a gas); V. rarefy: make less dense; N. rarefaction

তনু (Adj.)

rarefied is a past tense of rarefy. And, rarefy = rare+fy(to make), i.e. to make something rare, or less dense… :)

Definition
(adj) having low density

Synonyms : rare , rarified

Example Sentence

  • rare gasses
  • lightheaded from the rarefied mountain air

Definition
(adj) of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

Synonyms : elevated , exalted , grand , high-flown , high-minded , idealistic , lofty , noble-minded , rarified , sublime

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rasp

A rasp is a tool used for shaping wood or other material.

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Short Definition : (of a sound) grate on (eg. nerves); make a harsh noise; have an unpleasant effect; rub with something rough; Ex. The cat’s tongue rasped my hand.

উকো দিয়ে চাঁচা

  • *rasp away** = 1. উকো দিয়ে চেঁচে তুলে দেওয়া 2. বিরক্তি ঘটানো
  • *rasp out** = 1. কর্কশ বা কর্ণপীড়াদায়ক স্বরে কথা বলা 2. শ্রুতিকটু

if you dont grasp, teacher will rasp

Definition
(noun) uttering in an irritated tone

Synonyms : rasping

Definition
(noun) a coarse file with sharp pointed projections

Synonyms : wood file

Definition
(verb) scrape with a rasp

Definition
(verb) utter in a grating voice

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raspy

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Short Definition : making a harsh noise; grating; harsh

Ras(In Hindi) means juice, Py(pii=Drink). So, when u drink cold juice it makes ur throat sore and makes ur voice harsh.

Definition
(adj) unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound

Synonyms : grating , gravelly , rasping , rough , scratchy

Example Sentence

  • a gravelly voice
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ratify

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Short Definition : approve formally; confirm; verify

সমর্থন করা (V), অনুমোদন করা (V), অনুসমর্থন করা (V)

to make the sity RAT purIFY, city mayor RATIFIED killing of rat bypublic.

ratify =satisfy you are satisfied only when you approve to or with something.

Definition
(verb) approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation

Synonyms : sign

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ratiocination

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Short Definition : reasoning; act of drawing conclusions from premises; V. ratiocinate: reason logically

ratio+cination…you have to SOLVE question based ON RATIO AND VARIATION WITH THE help of reasoning and logic

Definition
(noun) the proposition arrived at by logical reasoning (such as the proposition that must follow from the major and minor premises of a syllogism)

Synonyms : conclusion

Definition
(noun) logical and methodical reasoning

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ration

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Short Definition : fixed portion; V: distribute as rations

IN A ration shop you get YOUR fixed portion of wheat and rice

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rational

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Short Definition : (of a person) having reason; (of ideas) based on reason; logical

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rationale

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Short Definition : fundamental reason or principle (on which a system or principle is based); fundamental reason or justification; grounds for an action

মূল নীতি (N), যুক্তিপূর্ণ বর্ণনা (N), যুক্তিসহ ব্যাখ্যা (N), যুক্তিসহ সমাধন (N)

rationale- fundamental A rationcard is a fundamental thing necessary for showing as proof

Definition
(noun) (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)

Synonyms : principle

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rationalize

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Short Definition : make rational; devise false reasons for (one’s behavior); offer an excuse; give a plausible reason for an action in place of a true, less admirable ones; N. rationalization

করণী - নিরসন করা (V), বিচারবুদ্ধিসম্পন্ন করিয়া তোলা (V), বিচারবুদ্ধিসম্পন্ন করিয়া তুলা (V), যুক্তিবাদী করিয়া তোলা (V), যুক্তিবাদী করিয়া তুলা (V), যুক্তিসহ করা (V), যুক্তিসহভাবে বিচার করা (V), যুক্তিসহভাবে ব্যাখ্যা করা (V), যুক্তিপ্রয়োগ করা (V)

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raucous

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Short Definition : (of voice) harsh and unpleasant; (of people) disorderly and boisterous; Ex. raucous shouts

কর্কশ , পরুষ , খ্যানখ্যানে , ঘড়ঘড়ে

Rau (mymensingh vashay kotha) kore kas kas (cous) kore

rauc(sounds like rock) + us rock music is usually loud and harsh.

Definition
(adj) unpleasantly loud and harsh

Synonyms : strident

Definition
(adj) disturbing the public peace; loud and rough

Synonyms : rowdy

Example Sentence

  • a raucous party
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ravage

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Short Definition : devastate; plunder; despoil; Ex. crops ravaged by storms

বিধ্বস্ত করা , ছারখার করা , ধ্বংস করা , সর্বনাশ করা

In order to take revenge against ur enemy u have to ravage his army

Definition
(verb) cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly

Synonyms : desolate , devastate , lay waste to , scourge ,waste

Definition
(verb) make a pillaging or destructive raid on (a place), as in wartimes

Synonyms : harry

Definition
(noun) (usually plural) a destructive action

Synonyms : depredation

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rave

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Short Definition : overwhelmingly favorable review; V: talk wildly as if mad; Ex. raving lunatic

প্রলাপ (N), গর্জন (N), অত্যুচ্চ প্রশংসা (N), উচ্চ শব্দ (N), হৈচৈপূর্ণ আমোদ - প্রামোদ নৃত্যাদি (N), ভুল বকা (V), প্রলাপ করা (V), প্রলাপ বকা (V), গর্জন করা (V), খেপিয়া উ�� া (V)

think of Brave, to whom you are giving enthusiastically review for this bravery

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ravel

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Short Definition : fall apart into tangles; entangle; unravel or untwist

জট পাকানো , জটিল করে তোলা

You will entangle(ravel) your RIVAL with ropes

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ravenous

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Short Definition : extremely hungry; voracious

অত্যন্ত ক্ষুধার্ত , ক্ষুত্কাতর , বুভুক্ষু , উদগ্র , প্রবল , সাংঘাতিক

He was hungry and ate a raven…:)

Definition
(adj) devouring or craving food in great quantities

Synonyms : edacious , esurient , rapacious , ravening ,voracious , wolfish

D__efinition

(adj) extremely hungry

Synonyms : esurient , famished , sharp-set , starved

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ravine

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Short Definition : narrow valley with steep sides; gorge; CF. gully, canyon

গিরিসংকট , সরু গিরিখাত , দরি

we know every girl has narrow valley under her panties. Bollywood actress Ravina Tendon has RAVINE too.

Definition
(noun) a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)

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raze

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Short Definition : destroy completely; Ex. raze the city to the ground

পুরোপুরি ধ্বংস করা , গুঁড়িয়ে দেওয়া , ধূলিসাত্ করা , সামান্য ক্ষত সৃষ্টি করা

Raze means to destroy completely. So the word raze sounds similar to erase.raze=erase…which means to remove or clean completely.

Definition
(verb) tear down so as to make flat with the ground

Synonyms : dismantle , level , pull down , rase , take down ,tear down

Example Sentence

  • The building was levelled
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reactionary

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Short Definition : strongly opposed to social or political change; opposing progress; politically ultraconservative; N. OP. radical

Reactionary - Actionary is to perfrom some action, but reactionary is to restrain/suppress the action……. i.e. to recoil the progress

Definition
(noun) an extreme conservative; an opponent of progress or liberalism

Synonyms : extreme right-winger , ultraconservative

Definition
(adj) extremely conservative

Synonyms : far-right , reactionist

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realm

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Short Definition : kingdom; field or sphere; Ex. not within the realms of possibility

রাজ্য , রাজত্ব , জগত্ , ক্ষেত্র , এলাকা

realm of the mind = অন্তর্জগৎ

realm (re + alm ) alm means king like almpanah in hindi (region of alm = kingdom)

Definition
(noun) a knowledge domain that you are interested in or are communicating about

Synonyms : region

Definition
(noun) the domain ruled by a king or queen

Synonyms : kingdom

Definition
(noun) a domain in which something is dominant

Synonyms : kingdom , land

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reaper

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Short Definition : one who harvests grain; Ex. the Grim Reaper; V. reap: cut and gather (crop); harvest a crop

রিয়ারের (N), গাড়ীর পশ্চাদ্বর্তী অংশ (N), পালক (N), প্রতিপালক (N)

reap sounds like ripe: one who harvest ripe grains called ripe(r) or reaper….

Reaper Relate with Ripper ~Death personified

_ Definition_

(noun) someone who helps to gather the harvest

Synonyms : harvester

Definition
(noun) Death personified as an old man or a skeleton with a scythe

Synonyms : grim reaper

Definition
(noun) farm machine that gathers a food crop from the fields

Synonyms : harvester

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rebate

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Short Definition : return of part of a payment; discount; V.

দেয় কর , ছাড় , ডিসকাউন্ট , ছাড় দেওয়া

  • *bank rebate** = 1. ব্যাঙ্কের ছাড় 2. ব্যাঙ্কের বাটা
  • *rebate period** = অবহার-কাল

REnt aBATE

R(Rates)+ebate(abate); so rates are abated

Definition
(verb) join with a rebate

Example Sentence

  • rebate the pieces of timber and stone

efinition
(noun) a refund of some fraction of the amount paid

Synonyms : discount

Definition
(noun) a rectangular groove made to hold two pieces together

Synonyms : rabbet

Definition
(verb) give a reduction in the price during a sale

Example Sentence

  • The store is rebating refrigerators this week
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Definition
(verb) cut a rebate in (timber or stone)

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rebuff

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Short Definition : reject bluntly; snub; beat back; Ex. She rebuffed his invitation; N.

কারো সদিচ্ছা , সহানুভূতি , রূঢ় প্রত্যাখ্যান , দাবড়ানি , মুখঝামটা

re (reject) + buff (bluff) -> you will reject/snub/beat back what a bluff (person who pretends or lies) says !

Definition
(noun) a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

Synonyms : slight

Definition
(noun) an instance of driving away or warding off

Synonyms : repulse , snub

Definition
(verb) reject outright and bluntly

Synonyms : repel , snub

Example Sentence

  • She snubbed his proposal
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Definition
(verb) force or drive back

Synonyms : drive back , fight off , repel , repulse

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rebuke

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Short Definition : scold harshly; criticize severely

তাড়ন (N), তীব্র তিরস্কার (N), অধিক্ষেপ (N), গালি (N), তীব্র তিরস্কার করা (V), ডাঁটা (V), থুড়া (V), তাড়ন করা (V), বলা (V), কড়কান (V), গালাগালি দেত্তয়া (V)

sounds like REEBOK…..u’ll SCOLD HARSHLY n CRITICIZE SEVERELY ur servant as he has spoiled ur reebok shoes..

Definition
(noun) an act or expression of criticism and censure

Synonyms : reprehension , reprimand , reproof , reproval

Example Sentence

  • he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face
    • *

Definition
(verb) censure severely or angrily

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rebus

A rebus is an allusional device that uses pictures to represent words or parts of words

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Short Definition : representation of words in the form of pictures or symbols; puzzle in which pictures or letters stand for words; Ex. R U 18'' is a rebus forAre you 18’’

একরকমের ধাঁধা যাতে ছবি থেকে উদ্দিষ্ট শব্দটি আন্দাজ করে নিতে হয়

Est modus in rebus = সবকিছুরই একটি মাধ্যম আছে

Re(read)+bus imagine u r in bus.so for tp u start reading book but reading is difficult in bus.so you buy the book which has pictures in place of words now its really easy to read it.so here picture represents words.Reading+At+BUS

Definition
(noun) a puzzle where you decode a message consisting of pictures representing syllables and word

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rebuttal

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Short Definition : refutation; response with contrary evidence; V. rebut: refute; disprove

Rebutal=reply with but(contradiction) to all.

Definition
(noun) the speech act of refuting by offering a contrary contention or argument

Definition
(noun) (law) a pleading by the defendant in reply to a plaintiff’s surrejoinder

Synonyms : rebutter

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recalcitrant

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Short Definition : disobedient or resisting authority even after being punished; obstinately stubborn; determined to resist authority; unruly; Ex. recalcitrant child

কর্তৃত্ব , নিয়মশৃঙ্খলা ইঃ মানতে চায় না এমন , অবাধ্য , দুর্বশ্য

re+calcit(looks like calcite)+rant…as we know calcite is a hard mineral found in calcium carbonate which forms the major part of rocks, chalk and marble, is hard to break and likewise a recalcitrant person is also stubborn.

Definition
(adj) stubbornly resistant to authority or control

Synonyms : fractious , refractory

Example Sentence

  • a fractious animal that would not submit to the harness
  • a refractory child

Definition
(adj) marked by stubborn resistance to authority

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recant

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Short Definition : disclaim or disavow; retract a previous statement; openly confess error; Ex. recant one’s faith/a statement

পূর্বেকার ধারণা , মতামত পরিত্যাগ করা

RE (again) + CANT (cannot) = “I have told you this AGAIN and AGAIN, it CANNOT be done, it has been REJECTED.”

Definition
(verb) formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure

Synonyms : abjure , forswear , resile , retract

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recapitulate

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Short Definition : summarize

সারসংক্ষেপ প্রদান করা (V), আলোচনা করা (V), ঝালান (V)

sounds like recap….if you have noticed , whenever you watch a serial ,before it starts they always give the recap of what happened the previous day,..in other words they repeat what already has been shown but in a concise form.

Definition
(verb) summarize briefly

Synonyms : recap

Example Sentence

  • Let’s recapitulate the main ideas
    • *

Definition
(verb) repeat stages of evolutionary development during the embryonic phase of life

Definition
(verb) repeat an earlier theme of a composition

Synonyms : repeat , reprise , reprize

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recast

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Short Definition : reconstruct (a sentence, story, statue, etc.); fashion again

নতুন রূপ দান করা , ঢেলে সাজানো , নতুন ছাঁচে গড়া

re(again)+cast( to form)….and recasting something means, to bring a change in the existing form and presenting it again.

Definition
(verb) cast again, in a different role

Example Sentence

  • He was recast as Iago
    • *

Definition
(verb) cast again

Synonyms : remold , remould

Example Sentence

  • The bell cracked and had to be recast
    • *

Definition
(verb) cast or model anew

Synonyms : reforge , remodel

Example Sentence

  • She had to recast her image to please the electorate in her home state
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recession

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Short Definition : withdrawal; retreat; time of low economic activity

পিছনদিকে সরে যাওয়া , পিছু হটা , পশ্চাদপসরণ

taken from..Latin cession which is made from cedere means to withdraw……to yield…..so words like depression , recession, concession, secession.and all of these have the cession..means to yield something less or withdarw…in some or other way…

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recidivism

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Short Definition : habitual return to crime (even after being punished); N. recidivist

মজ্জাগতভাবে অপরাধপ্রবণ ব্যক্তি

=re (back to) + CID (crime investigation department) = back to crime

Definition
(noun) habitual relapse into crime

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reciprocate

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Short Definition : do or give something in return; repay in kind; give or take mutually; interchange; move

বিনিময়ে দেওয়া , প্রতিদানে দেওয়া , দেওয়া এবং নেওয়া

When the goods are delivered, you give a RECEIPT

Definition
(verb) act, feel, or give mutually or in return

Example Sentence

  • We always invite the neighbors and they never reciprocate!
    • *

Definition
(verb) alternate the direction of motion of

Example Sentence

  • the engine reciprocates the propeller
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recital

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Short Definition : act of reciting publicly; detailed account; performance of music or dance (by a solo performer)

আবৃত্তি , একক বা সংগীত অনুষ্�� ান

recital of document = দলিলের মুখবন্ধ

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reckon

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Short Definition : count; calculate; regard as; think; suppose

In Harry Potter reckon word came many times!

Definition
(verb) take account of

Synonyms : count

Definition
(verb) make a mathematical calculation or computation

Synonyms : calculate , cipher , compute , cypher , figure ,work out

Definition
(verb) have faith or confidence in

Synonyms : bet , calculate , count , depend , look

Definition
(verb) judge to be probable

Synonyms : calculate , count on , estimate , figure , forecast

Definition
(verb) deem to be

Synonyms : consider , regard , see , view

Definition
(verb) expect, believe, or suppose

Synonyms : guess , imagine , opine , suppose , think

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recluse

A recluse is a person who lives in voluntary seclusion from the public and society.

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Short Definition : hermit; loner; ADJ. reclusive

তীব্রতার অর্থে , সঙ্গবিমুখ , নিঃসঙ্গতাপ্রিয় , নির্জনতাপ্রিয় , নির্জনবাসী , নিঃসঙ্গচারী

re+close . Closed=hermit

Definition
(noun) one who lives in solitude

Synonyms : hermit , solitary , solitudinarian , troglodyte

Definition
(adj) withdrawn from society; seeking solitude

Synonyms : reclusive , withdrawn

Example Sentence

  • lived an unsocial reclusive life
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recondite

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Short Definition : abstruse; not easily understood; profound; secret

দুর্বোধ্য , দুর্জ্ঞেয় , গূঢ় , দুরধিগম্য

read recondite as “re conduct”. The professor re coducted(repeated) the topic as the students could not understand properly

Definition
(adj) difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge

Synonyms : abstruse , deep

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reconnaissance

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Short Definition : survey of enemy by soldiers; reconnoitering; V. reconnoiter: make a preliminary inspection of (esp. to gather military information)

স্বীকার

reconnaissance means recognising an enemy while surveying your. territory,Recognisation of conman-(thief) by nice sons(of the country)–soldiers

Definition
(noun) the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy)

Synonyms : reconnaissance mission

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recount

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Short Definition : narrate or tell (a story); count over again

বিস্তারিতভাবে বলা , সবিস্তারে বর্ণনা দেওয়া , স্মরণ করা

recount,recite,racounter all these mean to NaRRaTE

Definition
(noun) an additional (usually a second) count; especially of the votes in a close election

Definition
(verb) narrate or give a detailed account of

Synonyms : narrate , recite , tell

Example Sentence

  • Tell what happened
  • The father told a story to his child

Definition
(verb) count again

Example Sentence

  • We had to recount all the votes after an accusation of fraud was made
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recourse

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Short Definition : resorting to help when in trouble; Ex. without recourse to

শরণ , আশ্রয়

re+COURS we follow a medicine course which HELPS fight the TROUBLE, by developing disease.

Definition
(noun) act of turning to for assistance

Synonyms : refuge , resort

Example Sentence

  • have recourse to the courts
  • an appeal to his uncle was his last resort

Definition
(noun) something or someone turned to for assistance or security

Synonyms : refuge , resort

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recreant

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Short Definition : disloyal; cowardly; N: disloyal and cowardly person

কাপুরুষোচিত , কাপুরুষ , ধর্মত্যাগী , ধর্মভ্রষ্ট , দলত্যাগী

miscreant destroys and recreant says its ok to destroy, he will create again as he is scared of miscreant. recreant is coward.

Definition
(adj) lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful

Synonyms : craven

Definition
(noun) an abject coward

Synonyms : craven , poltroon

Definition
(noun) a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.

Synonyms : apostate , deserter , ratter , renegade , turncoat

Definition
(adj) having deserted a cause or principle

Synonyms : renegade

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recrimination

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Short Definition : countercharges; V. recriminate

পাল্টা অভিযোগ

mutual recrimination = উক্তি-প্রত্যুক্তি

re-crimina-tion: crimina relates to a crime. recrimination means: one accusing the other for a crime. The other “re” accused him of another crime.

Definition
(noun) mutual accusations

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rectify

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Short Definition : set right; correct; CF. rect-: right

সংশোধন করা (V), প্রতিকার করা (V), সংশোধিত করা (V), ঢিট করা (V), শোধিত করা (V), শুদ্ধ করা (V), ভাল করা (V

It resembles “correct” + ify. We know that suffix -ify is a verb. Essentially means to “make correct”!

Definition
(verb) convert into direct current

Example Sentence

  • rectify alternating current

Definition
(verb) make right or correct

Synonyms : correct , right

Definition
(verb) set straight or right

Synonyms : amend , remediate , remedy , repair

Definition
(verb) math: determine the length of

Example Sentence

  • rectify a curve
    • *

Definition
(verb) reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities

Synonyms : refine

Example Sentence

  • refine sugar
    • *

Definition
(verb) bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one

Synonyms : reclaim , reform , regenerate

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rectitude

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Short Definition : moral correctness; moral uprightness; moral virtue; correctness of judgment

সততা , ন্যায়পরায়ণতা , স�� িকতা , যথার্থতা

rectitude -> rectified + attitude. If a attitude is rectified, it has to be correct.

Definition
(noun) righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest

Synonyms : uprightness

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recumbent

Recumbent
Recumbence, the act or state of lying down or leaning.

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Short Definition : reclining; lying down completely or in part

হেলান (Adj.)

recum+bent => sounds similar like become+bent. you become bent while sitting means you lie down.

Definition
(adj) lying down; in a position of comfort or rest

Synonyms : accumbent , decumbent

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recuperate

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Short Definition : recover; return to health; regain; Ex. recuperate losses

পুনরুদ্ধার করা , আরোগ্যলাভ করা , আর্থিক ক্ষতি সামলে ও�� া

the last part sounds like operate…so after the operation, patient recovers

Recuperate = RECover from OPERATion. => return to health again.

Definition
(verb) restore to good health or strength

Definition
(verb) get over an illness or shock

Synonyms : convalesce , recover

Example Sentence

  • The patient is recuperating

Definition
(verb) regain or make up for

Synonyms : recoup , recover

Example Sentence

  • recuperate one’s losses
    • *

Definition
(verb) regain a former condition after a financial loss

Synonyms : go back , recover

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redolent

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Short Definition : odorous; fragrant; suggestive (of an odor); Ex. redolent of onions/mystery

সুরভিত (Adj.), সুগন্ধ (Adj.)

re-odo-lent: reminder of “odor”.

Definition
(adj) having a strong pleasant odor

Synonyms : aromatic

Definition
(adj) (used with of' or with’) noticeably odorous

Synonyms : smelling

Definition
(adj) serving to bring to mind

Synonyms : evocative , remindful , reminiscent , resonant

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redoubtable

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Short Definition : formidable; causing fear

দুর্ধর্ষ , পরাক্রান্ত , দুর্দান্ত , ভয়ংকর , ভীতিপ্রদ

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redress

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Short Definition : remedy; compensation; Ex. seek redress for the damage to your car; V: put right; remedy or rectify (a wrong); make amends for

প্রতিকার করা , প্রতিবিধান করা , সংশোধন করা , আবার �� িক�� াক করে দেওয়া

absence of redress = অপ্রতিকার

Redress is: “relief from distress”

Definition
(noun) a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury

Synonyms : amends , damages , indemnification , indemnity ,restitution

Definition
(noun) act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil

Synonyms : remediation , remedy

Definition
(verb) make reparations or amends for

Synonyms : compensate , correct , right

Example Sentence

  • right a wrongs done to the victims of the Holocaust
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reduce

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redundant

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Short Definition : superfluous; more than is necessary; verbose; excessively wordy; repetitious

অতিরিক্ত , প্রয়োজনাতিরিক্ত , বাড়তি , অপ্রয়োজনীয়

redundant rhymes Abundant and thts the meaning

Definition
(adj) repetition of same sense in different words

Synonyms : pleonastic , tautologic , tautological

Definition
(adj) more than is needed, desired, or required

Synonyms : excess , extra , spare , supererogatory ,superfluous , supernumerary , surplus

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reek

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Short Definition : emit (an unpleasant odor or smoke); give off an unpleasant odor; give out smoke; Ex. reeking chimney; N: unpleasant odor; stench

বাষ্প (N), ধোঁয়া (N), ধূম (N), গন্ধ (N), বাষ্প ছড়ান (V), ধোঁয়া ছড়ান (V), গন্ধ ছড়ান (V)

A Drainage LEAK will emit a REEK :)

Definition
(verb) smell badly and offensively

Synonyms : stink

Example Sentence

  • The building reeks of smoke
    • *

Definition
(verb) be wet with sweat or blood, as of one’s face

Synonyms : fume

Definition
(verb) give off smoke, fumes, warm vapour, steam, etc.

Example Sentence

  • Marshes reeking in the sun

Definition
(noun) a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant

Synonyms : fetor , foetor , malodor , malodour , mephitis ,stench , stink

Definition
(verb) have an element suggestive (of something)

Synonyms : smack , smell

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refectory

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Short Definition : dining hall; room where meals are served (in a school)

ভোজনকক্ষ , খাবারঘর

refectory table = লম্বা সরু খাবার টেবিল

R.E.fectory = Roti Eating fectory - ie dining hall

Definition
(noun) a communal dining-hall (usually in a monastery)

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referendum

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Short Definition : direct vote by all the people

কোনো গুরুত্বপূর্ণ বিষয়ে চূড়ান্ত সিদ্ধান্ত নেবার জন্য সর্বসাধারণের ভোটগ্রহণ , গণভোট

  • *ad referendum** = অনুমোদন-সাপেক্ষ
  • *ad-referendum** = বিবেচনা সাপেক্ষ

refer + dum -> we “refer” politicians on our own “dum”. So we directly vote them.

Definition
(noun) a legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular vote by the electorate

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refraction

Refraction is the change in direction of a wave due to a change in its transmission medium.

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Short Definition : bending of a ray of light

প্রতিসরণ

  • *double refraction** = দ্বিপ্রতিসরণ
  • *co-efficient of refraction** = প্রতিসরণাঙ্ক
  • *angle of refraction** = প্রতিসরণ-কোণ

Definition
(noun) the change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another

Definition
(noun) the amount by which a propagating wave is bent

Synonyms : deflection , deflexion

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refractory

A refractory material is one that retains its strength at high temperatures.

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Short Definition : unmanageable; disobedient and stubborn; Ex. refractory horse

অবাধ্য (Adj.), অদম্য (Adj.), দু: সাধ্য (Adj.), বিকৃতস্বভাব (Adj.), দজ্জাল (Adj.), অদমনীয় (Adj.), বেয়াড়া (Adj.), �� েঁটা (Adj.)

REFRACTORY, He is stubborn that he will buy it (RE) again from the (FRACTORY) factory outlet.

Definition
(adj) temporarily unresponsive or not fully responsive to nervous or sexual stimuli

Example Sentence

  • the refractory period of a muscle fiber
    • *

Definition
(adj) stubbornly resistant to authority or control

Synonyms : fractious , recalcitrant

Definition
(noun) lining consisting of material with a high melting point; used to line the inside walls of a furnace

Synonyms : furnace lining

Definition
(adj) not responding to treatment

Synonyms : stubborn

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refrain

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Short Definition : abstain from; resist; forbear; N: chorus

গানের বা গাথাজাতীয় রচনার প্রত্যেক স্তবকের শেষে পুনরাবৃত্ত পঙক্তি বা তার সুর , বিরত করা , নিবৃত্ত করা , নিরস্ত হওয়া

ref-rain…we resist from getting wet in the “rain” in rainy season

Definition
(verb) choose not to consume

Synonyms : abstain , desist

Example Sentence

  • I abstain from alcohol

Definition
(noun) the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers

Synonyms : chorus

Definition
(verb) resist doing something

Synonyms : forbear

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refulgent

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Short Definition : effulgent; brilliant; brightly shining; gleaming; Ex. refulgent moon

আবার সক্রিয় হয়ে উ�� ছে এমন , আবার মাথা চাড়া দিচ্ছে এমন , পুনরুদীয়মান , পুনরুত্থানশীল

refulgent sounds like detergent.. use detergent to make things shine

Definition
(adj) radiating or as if radiating light

Synonyms : beaming , beamy , effulgent , radiant

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refurbish

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Short Definition : renovate; make clean, bright, or fresh (make new) again; make bright by polishing; Ex. refurbish an old theater; CF. furbish: polish

নতুন করে সাজানোগোছানো , মলিন ভাবমূর্তি পুনরায় উজ্জ্বল করা

Definition
(verb) make brighter and prettier

Synonyms : freshen up , renovate

Example Sentence

  • we refurbished the guest wing
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regal

Regal
The Buick Regal, a model of car produced by Buick

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Short Definition : royal; of a monarch; Ex. regal manner

রাজকীয় (Adj.), রাজোচিত (Adj.)

Chivas Regal(scotch whisky) is a “ROYAL” drink.

Definition
(adj) belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler

Synonyms : imperial , majestic , purple , royal

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refute

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Short Definition : disprove; prove to be false; N. refutation

খণ্ডন করা (V), খণ্ডিত করা (V), নিরসন করা (V)

refute rhymes with refuse, when you DISAPPROVE OF something, or if something is false or incorrect..you refute it or disapprove..

Definition
(verb) overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof

Synonyms : rebut

Example Sentence

  • The speaker refuted his opponent’s arguments
    • *

Definition
(verb) prove to be false or incorrect

Synonyms : controvert , rebut

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regale

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Short Definition : entertain

সযত্নে আপ্যায়ন করা , ভালো ভালো খাবার খাওয়ানো , আনন্দ দেওয়া , আমোদে মাতিয়ে রাখা

Regal or the royal family love to entertain and give a feast!

regale = re( again) + gale (chris ghayle); Chris ghayle has come another time to entertain everyone.

re+gale(remember chris gayle )if he comes to bat again he always provides entertainment to audience

Definition
(verb) provide with choice or abundant food or drink

Synonyms : treat

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regatta

A regatta is a series of boat races.

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Short Definition : boat or yacht race

নৌচালন প্রতিযোগিতা , বাইচখেলা

re+gatta(sounds like katta )cheruvu katta where u find boats

Definition
(noun) a meeting for boat races

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regeneration

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Short Definition : spiritual rebirth; Ex. regeneration of the prisoners; V. regenerate: give or obtain new life; reform spiritually

পুনরুজ্জীবন , পুনর্যোজন , পুনর্গ�� ন , পুনরুত্পাদন , নবপ্রেরণা লাভ , পুনরুদ্ধার , আত্ম-সংস্কার

regeneration area = পুনরুদ্ভেদ ক্ষেত্র

Definition
(noun) (biology) growth anew of lost tissue or destroyed parts or organs

Definition
(noun) feedback in phase with (augmenting) the input

Synonyms : positive feedback

Definition
(noun) the activity of spiritual or physical renewal

Definition
(noun) forming again (especially with improvements or removal of defects); renewing and reconstituting

Synonyms : re-formation

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regent

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Short Definition : a person who governs in place of a ruler who is ill, absent, or still a child; ADJ. Ex. the Prince regent

রাজপ্রতিনিধি , রাজপ্রতিনিধির কর্তব্য নির্বাহকারী

regent = “ruler’s agent”

Definition
(noun) members of a governing board

Synonyms : trustee

Definition
(noun) someone who rules during the absence or incapacity or minority of the country’s monarch

Definition
(adj) acting or functioning as a regent or ruler

Example Sentence

  • prince-regent
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regicide

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Short Definition : murder of a king or queen

রাজহত্যা , রাজহন্তা , রাজহত্যাকারী , রাজহত্যায় অংশগ্রহণকারী ব্যক্তি

regime refers to government. “cide” refers to killing (infanticide, genocide, suicide etc.,). So, regicide refers to killing the ruler.

Definition
(noun) someone who commits regicide; the killer of a king

Definition
(noun) the act of killing a king

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regime

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Short Definition : method of system or government

সরকার (N), শাসন (N), আমল (N)

Regime sounds like regiment….military regiment which is a method of system…..or government

Definition
(noun) (medicine) a systematic plan for therapy (often including diet)

Synonyms : regimen

Definition
(noun) the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

Synonyms : authorities , government

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regimen

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Short Definition : prescribed course of diet or exercise; prescribed diet and habits; Ex. daily regimen of a dancer

স্বাস্থ্যরক্ষা বা স্বাস্থ্যোন্নতির জন্য বিশেষজ্ঞ-নির্দেশিত ব্যায়াম , সুস্বাস্থ্যবিধি

regi+menu kings menu that implies the habits and prescribed diet

Definition
(noun) (medicine) a systematic plan for therapy (often including diet)

Synonyms : regime

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regiment

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Short Definition : military unit; V: subject to strict order; Ex. regimented society

সেনাদল , রেজিমেন্ট , দল , দঙ্গল

regime refers to rules. regiment => subject to rules.

Definition
(noun) army unit smaller than a division

Definition
(verb) subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

Example Sentence

  • regiment one’s children
    • *

Definition
(verb) form (military personnel) into a regiment

Definition
(verb) assign to a regiment

Example Sentence

  • regiment soldiers
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rehabilitate

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Short Definition : restore to proper condition (health or useful life); restore the former rank of

পুনর্বাসন করা (V), পুনর্বাসিত করা (V), পুনরায় বসান (V)

restore the good habits..

Definition
(verb) restore to a state of good condition or operation

Definition
(verb) reinstall politically

Definition
(verb) help to readapt, as to a former state of health or good repute

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reimburse

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Short Definition : repay; pay back

কাউকে তার খরচ-করা টাকা ফেরত দেওয়া , পুষিয়ে দেওয়া , পুরিয়ে দেওয়া , শোধ করে দেওয়া , শুধে দেওয়া

reimburse-re +i(m)+purse-i repay using my purse

Definition
(verb) pay back for some expense incurred

Example Sentence

  • Can the company reimburse me for my professional travel?
    • *

Definition
(verb) reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss

Synonyms : recoup

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reinstate

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Short Definition : restore to a previous condition or position

পুনরায় বহাল করা (V), পুন: প্রতিষ্�� িত করা

re(again)+in+state -> again in previous state.

Definition
(verb) restore to the previous state or rank

Definition
(verb) bring back into original existence, use, function, or position

Synonyms : reestablish , restore

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reiterate

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Short Definition : repeat

পুনরাবৃত্তি করা , বার বার বলা

re+iterate—iterate means to repeat so RE+ITERATE

Definition
(verb) to say, state, or perform again

Synonyms : ingeminate , iterate , repeat , restate , retell

Example Sentence

  • She kept reiterating her request
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rejoinder

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Short Definition : reply; retort; comeback; V. rejoin: say in reply

re + join + der (there) = re joining in d same place again.. = coming back.

Definition
(noun) a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

Synonyms : comeback , counter , replication , retort , return ,riposte

Example Sentence

  • it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher
    • *

Definition
(noun) (law) a pleading made by a defendant in response to the plaintiff’s replication

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rejuvenate

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Short Definition : make young again

পুনর্যৌবন লাভ করা , দেহে, মনে চেহারায় আবার তারুণ্য লাভ করা

reJUVENATE…Juvenile means a young person..so making Younger

Definition
(verb) cause (a stream or river) to erode, as by an uplift of the land

Definition
(verb) develop youthful topographical features

Example Sentence

  • the land rejuvenated
    • *

Definition
(verb) make younger or more youthful

Example Sentence

  • The contact with his grandchildren rejuvenated him
    • *

Definition
(verb) return to life; get or give new life or energy

Synonyms : regenerate , restore

Example Sentence

  • The week at the spa restored me
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relapse

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Short Definition : return to a former state (esp. after improvement); N.

পুনরায় পতিত হওয়া , আবার গ্রস্ত হওয়া , পুনরধঃপতিত হওয়া , পুনরবনতি ঘটা

when a lap is completed you will be back to THE FORMER POSITION.

Definition
(noun) a failure to maintain a higher state

Synonyms : backsliding , lapse , lapsing , relapsing ,reversion , reverting

Definition
(verb) deteriorate in health

Synonyms : get worse

Example Sentence

  • he relapsed
    • *

Definition
(verb) go back to bad behavior

Synonyms : fall back , lapse , recidivate , regress ,retrogress

Example Sentence

  • Those who recidivate are often minor criminals
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relegate

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Short Definition : put into a lower or worse place; banish to an inferior position; delegate; assign; Ex. relegate the old furniture to the children’s room; Ex. relegated to the second division

ন্যস্ত করা (V), নির্বাসিত করা (V), নিম্নপদে সরান (V)

relegate..split it like rele(relatives+gate)your relatives are crying at THE GATE because you are not allowing them to enter your house, you have put them in a worse place i.e the GATE WHICH IS ALMOST LIKE A FOOTPATH.

Definition
(verb) expel, as if by official decree

Synonyms : banish , bar

Example Sentence

  • he was banished from his own country
    • *
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(verb) assign to a class or kind

Synonyms : classify

Definition
(verb) refer to another person for decision or judgment

Synonyms : pass on , submit

Example Sentence

  • She likes to relegate difficult questions to her colleagues
    • *

Definition
(verb) assign to a lower position; reduce in rank

Synonyms : break , bump , demote , kick downstairs

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relent

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Short Definition : become less severe; give in(surrender); ADJ. relentless: unyielding; continuously severe

তীব্রতা কমা , নরম বা দয়ার্দ্র হওয়া

seeing ur lent record the owner of the car moltened and lent you the car in less intensity

Definition
(verb) give in, as to influence or pressure

Synonyms : soften , yield

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relevant

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Short Definition : having importance; pertinent; referring to the case in hand; N. relevance, relevancy

প্রাসঙ্গিক (Adj.), সম্পর্কিত (Adj.), প্রসঙ্গোচিত (Adj.), সম্পর্কীয় (Adj.), অনুবন্ধী (Adj.)

Having relevance with what i want

Definition
(adj) having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue

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relic

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Short Definition : surviving remnant (from an extinct culture); memento; keepsake; relics: corpse; Ex. ancient relics; Ex. relics of his travel; Ex. His relics are buried at X.

ধ্বংসাবশেষ (N), অনশিষ্টাংশ (N), সংরক্ষিত স্মৃতিচিহ্ন (N)

associate with reel.. when we visit a place, the camera reel has all the memories, so pICk the REel and ur through

Definition
(noun) an antiquity that has survived from the distant past

Definition
(noun) something of sentimental value

Synonyms : keepsake , souvenir , token

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religious

A

Short Definition : of religion; (of a person) pious; having reverence for a deity

ধার্মিক (Adj.), ধর্মবিশ্বাসী (Adj.), ধর্মগত (Adj.), ধর্মসংক্রান্ত (Adj.), বিবেকী (Adj.), ধর্মতত্বীয় (Adj.), ধর্মচারী (Adj.), ধর্মমূলক (Adj.), ধর্মশীল (Ad

Definition
(noun) a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience

Definition
(adj) concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

Synonyms : spiritual

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relinquish

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Short Definition : give up something (with reluctance); yield; release; Ex. relinquish power/the claim to the land/his hold on my arm

ছেড়ে দেওয়া , পরিত্যাগ করা , বর্জন করা , পরিহার করা

Its quite opposite to what it spells “Re - link - Wish”

Definition
(verb) part with a possession or right

Synonyms : free , give up , release , resign

Example Sentence

  • I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest
  • resign a claim to the throne

Definition
(verb) do without or cease to hold or adhere to

Synonyms : dispense with , forego , foreswear , forgo ,waive

Example Sentence

  • We are dispensing with formalities
  • relinquish the old ideas

Definition
(verb) turn away from; give up

Synonyms : foreswear , quit , renounce

Example Sentence

  • I am foreswearing women forever
    • *

Definition
(verb) release, as from one’s grip

Synonyms : let go , let go of , release

Example Sentence

  • Let go of the door handle, please!
  • relinquish your grip on the rope–you won’t fall
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relish

A

Short Definition : enjoy; savor; N: enjoyment; zest

আস্বাদ , সোয়াদ , তার , কোনো গুণের বৈশিষ্ট্যের ক্ষীণ আভাস , রেশ , ছোঁয়া

Definition
(noun) vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

Synonyms : gusto , zest , zestfulness

Definition
(noun) spicy or savory condiment

Definition
(noun) the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth

Synonyms : flavor , flavour , nip , sapidity , savor , savour ,smack , tang

Definition
(verb) derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

Synonyms : bask , enjoy , savor , savour

Example Sentence

  • She relished her fame and basked in her glory
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reminiscence

A

Short Definition : recollection; V. reminisce: recollect the past

পূর্বস্মৃতি (N), স্মরণ (N), স্মৃতিচারণ (N), পুন: স্মরণ (N)

can break it as re + mini + scene - recollecting mini scenes from our past memories

Definition
(noun) a mental impression retained and recalled from the past

Definition
(noun) the process of remembering (especially the process of recovering information by mental effort)

Synonyms : recall , recollection

Example Sentence

  • he has total recall of the episode
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reminiscent

A

Short Definition : suggestive of something (in the past); of reminiscence

স্মারক (Adj.), স্মরণকারী (Adj.)

Reminder for Rem and then a cent..like a perfume. So yoou apply that perfume/scent and it reminds you of something. Too bad i guess.

Definition
(adj) serving to bring to mind

Synonyms : evocative , redolent , remindful , resonant

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remiss

A

Short Definition : negligent; careless about a duty

অবহেলনাকারী (Adj.), শিথিল (Adj.), অমনোযোগী (Adj.)

re+MISS you miss something repeatatively because of NEGLIGENCE, CARELESSNESS.

Definition
(adj) failing in what duty requires

Synonyms : delinquent , derelict , neglectful

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remission

A

Short Definition : temporary moderation (of disease symptoms); remitting of a debt or punishment; cancelation of a debt; pardon; Ex. The disease went into remission; Ex. Christians pray for the remission of sins.

পাপ, অন্যায় ইত্যাদির জন্য ক্ষমা , ব্যথা, বেদনা, জ্বর ইত্যাদির উপশম

  • *remission of rent** = খাজনা মওকুফ
  • *remission of revenue** = রাজস্ব মওকুফ

sounds like INTERMISSION as in hindi fims.Thus it means a small break

Definition
(noun) an abatement in intensity or degree (as in the manifestations of a disease)

Synonyms : remittal , subsidence

Example Sentence

  • his cancer is in remission
    • *

Definition
(noun) a payment of money sent to a person in another place

Synonyms : remitment , remittal , remittance

Definition
(noun) (law) the act of remitting (especially the referral of a law case to another court)

Synonyms : remit , remitment

Definition
(noun) the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance

Synonyms : absolution , remission of sin , remittal

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remit

A

hort Definition : transmit (money) in payment; free someone from a debt or punishment

ক্ষমা করা , ঋণ পরিশোধ , হ্রাস পাওয়া বা করা , কমা বা কমানো

If you are admitted to MIT on education loan , it will be too long before you REMIT the loan

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remunerative

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Short Definition : (of work) compensating; rewarding; profitable; well-paid; V. remunerate: reward; pay (someone) for work or trouble

লাভ-জনক

remunerative capital = লাভজনক মূলধন

remunerative: re+money+iterative

Definition
(adj) producing a sizeable profit

Synonyms : lucrative , moneymaking

Example Sentence

  • a remunerative business

Definition
(adj) for which money is paid

Synonyms : compensable , paying , salaried , stipendiary

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rend

A

Short Definition : split; tear apart; N. rent; CF. heartrending: causing deep sorrow

ফালাফালা করা , খণ্ডখণ্ড করা , দ্বিখণ্ডিত হওয়া , বিদীর্ণ করা

turn and rend = খামোকা গালমন্দ করা

The relationship ended with rend

rend …relate to rent, and if you don’t pay your rent the land lord will tear you apart

In most South Indian languages rend means two - i.e., split up

Definition
(verb) tear or be torn violently

Synonyms : pull , rip , rive

Example Sentence

  • The curtain ripped from top to bottom
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render

A

Short Definition : give; deliver; provide; represent in verbal or artistic form; depict; perform; make; translate; Ex. render the song beautifully

বিনিময়ে দেওয়া , প্রতিদানে দেওয়া , সমর্পণ করা , হাতে তুলে দেওয়া

HUsband is ender of the relationship, they are giving there things away and will deliver them to others, Man will provide with allmoni to wife. this whole play was performed nicely on tv.

rhymes vendor who delivers ur goods

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rendezvous

A

Short Definition : meeting place; meeting at a set time or place; V.

নির্দিষ্ট মিলনস্থান (N), নির্দিষ্ট মিলন (N), পুনর্নিদির্ষ্ট স্থানে মিলিত হত্তয়া (V)

I will remember it with the program that used to come on Star World titled : “ Rendezvous with Simi Gerewal “ it was a famous program.

Definition
(noun) a meeting planned at a certain time and place

Definition
(noun) a place where people meet

Example Sentence

  • he was waiting for them at the rendezvous
    • *

Definition
(noun) a date; usually with a member of the opposite sex

Synonyms : tryst

Definition
(verb) meet at a rendezvous

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rendition

A

Short Definition : rendering; translation; artistic interpretation of a song, etc

নাটকের চরিত্র ফুটিয়ে বা মূর্ত করে তোলা , চরিত্রাভিনয় , ভাবরূপ প্রস্ফুটন

REND + AUDITION Rend means to split an Audition and When you split a thing you understand things better

Definition
(noun) handing over prisoners to countries where torture is allowed

Definition
(noun) the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance

Synonyms : interpretation , rendering

Example Sentence

  • her rendition of Milton’s verse was extraordinarily moving

Definition
(noun) a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.

Synonyms : rendering

Example Sentence

  • they heard a live rendition of three pieces by Schubert
    • *

Definition
(noun) an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious

Synonyms : interpretation , interpreting , rendering

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renegade

A

Short Definition : deserter; traitor; ADJ.

ধর্মত্যাগী , বিশ্বাসঘাতক , দলত্যাগী

renegade sounds like grenade. A person who throws a grenade in his own country is a Traitor.

Definition
(noun) someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw

Definition
(noun) a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.

Synonyms : apostate , deserter , ratter , recreant , turncoat

Definition
(verb) break with established customs

Synonyms : rebel

Definition
(adj) having deserted a cause or principle

Synonyms : recreant

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renege

A

Short Definition : break a promise; deny; go back on; Ex. renege on the contract/paying off the debt

দান ছেড়ে দেওয়া , প্রতিজ্ঞা ভঙ্গ করা , কথার খেলাপ করা

renege on = 1. না রাখা 2. খেলাপ করা 3. আশাহত করা

RENEGADE is a traitor of a country.. RENEGE is a traitor of his own words..

Definition
(noun) the mistake of not following suit when able to do so

Synonyms : revoke

Definition
(verb) fail to fulfill a promise or obligation

Synonyms : go back on , renege on , renegue on

Example Sentence

  • She backed out of her promise
121
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renounce

A

Short Definition : abandon; give up (by formal announcement); disown; repudiate; Ex. renounce one’s claim to the property/one’s religion; N. renunciation

বর্জন করা , পরিহার করা , পরিত্যাগ করা , ত্যাগ করা

re-announce something.abandon the previous announcement.Start afresh

Definition
(verb) turn away from; give up

Synonyms : foreswear , quit , relinquish

Example Sentence

  • I am foreswearing women forever
    • *

Definition
(verb) cast off

Synonyms : disown , repudiate

Example Sentence

  • She renounced her husband

Definition
(verb) give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations

Synonyms : abdicate

Example Sentence

  • The King abdicated when he married a divorcee
    • *

Definition
(verb) leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

Synonyms : give up , resign , vacate

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renovate

A

Short Definition : restore to good condition; renew

পুনরায় নূতন করা (V), পুনর্জন্ম দান করা (V), পুন: সংস্কার করা (V)

Re + innovate

Definition
(verb) give new life or energy to

Synonyms : animate , quicken , reanimate , recreate , repair, revive , revivify , vivify

Definition
(verb) restore to a previous or better condition

Synonyms : restitute

Example Sentence

  • They renovated the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
    • *

Definition
(verb) make brighter and prettier

Synonyms : freshen up , refurbish

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Q

renown

A

Short Definition : fame; ADJ. renowned

খ্যাতি , প্রসিদ্ধি , নামডাক , যশ

Renown= re== again & again nown==KNOWN== listen about someone.(eg. katrina)

Definition
(noun) the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

Synonyms : celebrity , fame

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rent

A

Short Definition : tear made by rending; rip; split

ভাড়া , রাজস্ব , খাজনা , ছেঁড়া জামাকাপড়ের ফোকর , ছিদ্র , ফাট

  • *rack-rent** = 1. অত্যধিক ভাড়া 2. অত্যধিক ভাড়া আদায় করা
  • *rent-free** = 1. ভাড়া লাগে না এমন 2. নিষ্কর 3. বিনা ভাড়ায়
  • *produce-rent** = 1. ভাগ খাজনা 2. ফসল খাজনা
  • *remission of rent** = খাজনা মওকুফ
  • *Money rent** = নগদান খাজনা
  • *rent roll** = জমাবন্দি
  • *rent collector** = 1. ভাড়া সংগ্রাহক 2. খাজনা আদায়কারী
  • *ground-rent** = জমির ভাড়া
  • *Differentional rent** = 1. বিভেদক খাজনা 2. বিভেদক ভাড়া
  • *quasi-rent** = 1. আধাখাজনা 2. আধাভাড়া

rent~ for example u & ur fnds are staying in a room for rent….now the room rent must be divided(split) among urselves…simple to remember :)

Definition
(noun) a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service

Definition
(noun) an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart

Synonyms : rip , snag , split , tear

125
Q

reparable

A

Short Definition : capable of being repaired

প্রতিকার্য , ক্ষতিপূরণযোগ্য , পূরণীয়

126
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reparation

A

Short Definition : compensation (for loss or wrong); amends; Ex. make reparation for the damage; CF. repair

ক্ষতিপূরণ (N), মেরামত (N), জীর্ণসংস্কার (N), সংশোধন (N), পুনরূদ্ধার (N)

compare it with making repairs.i.e compensating for wrong doing

Definition
(noun) compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury

Example Sentence

  • an act for which there is no reparation
    • *

Definition
(noun) (usually plural) compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors

Example Sentence

  • Germany was unable to pay the reparations demanded after World War I
    • *

Definition
(noun) the act of putting something in working order again

Synonyms : fix , fixing , fixture , mend , mending , repair

Definition
(noun) something done or paid in expiation of a wrong

Synonyms : amends

Example Sentence

  • how can I make amends
127
Q

repartee

A

Short Definition : quick clever reply

শ্লেষযুক্ত জবাব (N)

rePARTEE, rhymes with party, so think of the party men, i.e. the politicians who are known for giving a CLEVER REPLY when interviewed.

Definition
(noun) adroitness and cleverness in reply

128
Q

repast

A

Short Definition : meal; feast; banquet

Definition
(noun) the food served and eaten at one time

Synonyms : meal

Repast or say re+fast…before refasting the next day we have a repast.

129
Q

repeal

A

Short Definition : revoke; annul

প্রত্যাহার করা , নাকচ করা , বাতিল করা , রদ করা , রহিত করা

rejection of an appeal = repeal :)

Definition
(noun) the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation

Synonyms : abrogation , annulment

Definition
(verb) cancel officially

Synonyms : annul , countermand , lift , overturn , rescind ,reverse , revoke , vacate

Example Sentence

  • He revoked the ban on smoking
130
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repel

A

Short Definition : drive away; disgust; Ex. repel the attack/moisture; Ex. repelled by the dirty room; CF. repulsion

খেদিয়ে দেওয়া , দূর করা , গ্রহণ করতে অস্বীকার করা

Mortin repelling agent

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Q

repellent

A

Short Definition : driving away; disgusting; offensive; repulsive; unattractive; N.

= নিরস্ত (Adj.), প্রতিহত (Adj.)

All Out: Mosquito repellent.

132
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repercussion

A

Short Definition : rebound; reaction; reverberation; Ex. serious repercussion

প্রতিধ্বনি (N), বিতাড়ন (N), প্রত্যাহতি (N), প্রতিক্রিয়া (N)

very simple !! concentrate on CUSSION(I mean cushions) … cushions itne soft hote hai ..bouncy bouncy (rebound property)…similarly reperCUSSION –> rebound

Definition
(noun) a remote or indirect consequence of some action

Synonyms : reverberation

Example Sentence

  • his declaration had unforeseen repercussions
  • reverberations of the market crash were felt years later

Definition
(noun) a movement back from an impact

Synonyms : backlash , rebound , recoil

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repertoire

A

Short Definition : list of works of music, drama, etc., a performer is prepared to present; CF. repertory

REPET (Repeat) + TOIRE (sounds like CHOIR = songs) => so repeat-choir = repeat songs = collection of songs

Definition
(noun) a collection of works (plays, songs, operas, ballets) that an artist or company can perform and do perform for short intervals on a regular schedule

Synonyms : repertory

Definition
(noun) the entire range of skills or aptitudes or devices used in a particular field or occupation

Synonyms : repertory

134
Q

repine

A

Short Definition : fret; complain; be annoyed; Ex. repine over the undone work

অতৃপ্তিেিবাধ করা (V), অস্থির হত্তয়া (V), র্ষা করা (V)

Imagine on Christmas, your friend brings pine tree instead of Christmas tree, so you will repine

Definition
(verb) express discontent

135
Q

replenish

A

Short Definition : fill up again

আবার ভরে নেওয়া , ভর্তি করা , পূর্ণ করা

REPLENISH sounds like “REFILnish” like refill or resotre

Definition
(verb) fill something that had previously been emptied

Synonyms : fill again , refill

Example Sentence

  • refill my glass, please
136
Q

replete

A

Short Definition : fully filled; filled to the brim or to the point of being stuffed; abundantly supplied; Ex. report replete with errors

পরিপূর্ণ (Adj.), পূর্ণ (Adj.), প্রাচুর্যপূর্ণ (Adj.), একগঙ্গা (Adj.)

deplete, complete, replete all relate to the quantity of something. BUT WHAT ABOUT THE WORDS LIKE OBSOLETE etc.???

Definition
(verb) fill to satisfaction

Synonyms : fill , sate , satiate

Example Sentence

  • I am sated
    • *

Definition
(adj) filled to satisfaction with food or drink

Synonyms : full

Example Sentence

  • a full stomach
    • *

Definition
(adj) (followed by `with’)deeply filled or permeated

Synonyms : instinct

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repose

A

Short Definition : resting; state of being at rest; calmness; V: lie at rest; relax; put or place; Ex. repose our hopes in a single man

ন্যস্ত করা , স্থাপন করা , বিশ্রাম করা , জিরিয়ে নেওয়া , বিশ্রাম দেওয়ার উদ্দেশ্যে হেলানো , রাখা , শোয়ানো

repose on = 1. কোনো-কিছুর ওপর ভিত্তি করে থাকা 2. বিশ্রাম 3. প্রশান্তি

repose = resting pose 
expose = externally pose 
depose = remove from a post, declare under oath.
138
Q

repository

A

Short Definition : storehouse

ভাঁডার (N), কোষ (N), ডালি (N)

repository sounds like depository- a place where u deposit things

Definition
(noun) a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping

Synonyms : deposit , depositary , depository

Definition
(noun) a person to whom a secret is entrusted

Synonyms : secretary

Definition
(noun) a burial vault (usually for some famous person)

Synonyms : monument

139
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reprehensible

A

Short Definition : deserving blame; blameworthy; V. reprehend: blame

নিন্দনীয় (Adj.), দুষণীয় (Adj.)

raping a hen is disgraceful n blameworthy act, comprehensible is (adj) capable of being comprehended or understood, apprehensible is (adj) capable of being apprehended or understood

Synonyms : graspable , intelligible , perceivable ,

Definition
(adj) bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

Synonyms : condemnable , criminal , deplorable , vicious

Example Sentence

  • a criminal waste of talent
140
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representational

A

Short Definition : (of a style of art) showing things as they actually appear in real life

প্রতিনিধিত্ব , বর্ণনা , প্রতিরূপ , কল্পমূর্তি , অভিনয় , অভিযোগ , উপস্থাপনা

proportional representation = সমানুপাতিক প্রতিনিধিত্ব

focus on the first part i.e REPRESENT - to be an example of. Therefore representational is a representation of something.

Definition
(adj) (used especially of art) depicting objects, figures,or scenes as seen

Example Sentence

  • representational art
  • representational images
141
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repress

A

Short Definition : hold back (the natural expression of); restrain; crush; oppress; Ex. repressed child; Ex. repress a laugh/rebellion

আটকে রাখা , রুদ্ধ করা , সমলে রাখা , দমন করা , দাবিয়ে রাখা , অবরুদ্ধ করা

re+press..1st thing that cums to mind wen u hear d word press is pressing the boobs of a gal..wen yo u press them 4 d 2nd time(re) she blocks you..hence repress is to block the feelings or control the feelings.

Definition
(verb) block the action of

Definition
(verb) put out of one’s consciousness

Synonyms : suppress

Definition
(verb) conceal or hide

Synonyms : muffle , smother , stifle , strangle

Definition
(verb) put down by force or intimidation

Synonyms : keep down , quash , reduce , subdue , subjugate

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reprieve

A

Short Definition : postponement or cancelation of a punishment; temporary stay; V: postpone or cancel the punishment of

শাস্তি বিলম্বিত করা , প্রাণদণ্ড বিলম্বিত করা , প্রাণদণ্ড স্থগিত রাখা , শাস্তি রদ করা

PRIsoner gets EVE every friday on the basis of their good REPort.

re+pri(fri)+eve-on d eve of gud FRIday punishment to all d prisoners are postponed or cancelled

p prisoner, ri friday

Definition
(noun) a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

Synonyms : respite

Definition
(noun) an interruption in the intensity or amount of something

Synonyms : abatement , hiatus , respite , suspension

Definition
(noun) a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence)

Definition
(noun) the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment

Synonyms : respite

Definition
(verb) postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution

Synonyms : respite

Definition
(verb) relieve temporarily

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reprimand

A

Short Definition : reprove severely; rebuke; N.

তীব্র ভর্ত্সনা করা , ক�� োর তিরস্কার , প্রচণ্ড বকুনি

Rep+rimand(Remand) when police take remand of someone,,they Scold them harshly (Strong rebuke)

Definition
(noun) an act or expression of criticism and censure

Synonyms : rebuke , reprehension , reproof , reproval

Example Sentence

  • he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face
    • *

Definition
(verb) rebuke formally

Synonyms : censure , criminate

Definition
(verb) censure severely or angrily

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reprisal

A

Short Definition : retaliation

প্রতিশোধমূলক কর্ম , প্রতিহিংসামূলক কর্ম , শোধ তোলা , বদলা

reprisal ~ appraisal ; If you Boss doesn’t give you good appraisal (the yearly evaluation based on which salary is incremented) then you should retailiate by actually not performing/working !

you go ta shop..and u like an item..but it is expensive .so u ask the shp keeper to re price(prise) the item..this time he prices it even high..so u act violently towards him..bcoz he has done sth bad to u…

Definition
(noun) a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime

145
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reprise

A

Short Definition : musical repetition; repeating of a piece of music; repeat performance; recurrent action; Ex. reprise in the finale; Ex. constant reprises

The PRISE (prize) ceremony shud be REPeated.

REPEAT PERFORMANCE because it has got PRAISE…is RE-PRISE

Definition
(verb) repeat an earlier theme of a composition

Synonyms : recapitulate , repeat , reprize

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Reproach

A

Short Definition : blame (not angrily but sadly); express disapproval or disappointment; N. ADJ. reproachful

ভর্ত্সনা করা , তিরস্কার করা , গঞ্জনা দেওয়া , অসন্তোষ প্রকাশ করা

If u seeing a cockRROACH,in the restaurent food we expressed disapproval!

  • *beyond reproach** = 1. নিন্দার ঊর্ধ্বে 2. অনিন্দ্য 3. ত্রুটিহীন
  • *self-reproach** = আত্মগ্লানি

Definition
(noun) a mild rebuke or criticism

Example Sentence

  • words of reproach
    • *

Definition
(noun) disgrace or shame

Example Sentence

  • he brought reproach upon his family
    • *

Definition
(verb) express criticism towards

Synonyms : upbraid

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reprobation

A

Short Definition : severe disapproval; CF. approbation

শ্বরকত্র্তৃক দণ্ডদান (N), তিরস্কার (N), নিন্দন (N)

refer to the its opposite word approbation .. which means approval

Definition
(noun) rejection by God; the state of being condemned to eternal misery in Hell

Definition
(noun) severe disapproval

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reprobate

A

Short Definition : morally disapproved person; person hardened in sin, devoid of a sense of decency; CF. disapproved by God ?

নিন্দা করা , প্রত্যাখ্যান করা

reprobate: rep(repeatedly)+rob+ate.. a person who again and again robs other peoples food and eats it up has no moral values

.

Definition
(adj) deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good

Synonyms : depraved , perverse , perverted

Definition
(noun) a person without moral scruples

Synonyms : miscreant

Definition
(verb) reject (documents) as invalid

Definition
(verb) abandon to eternal damnation

Example Sentence

  • God reprobated the unrepenting sinner
    • *

Definition
(verb) express strong disapproval of

Synonyms : condemn , decry , excoriate , objurgate

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reprove

A

Short Definition : censure; rebuke; N. reproof

অসন্তোষ প্রকাশ করা , আপত্তি করা , অনুমোদন না করা , তিরস্কার করা , বকুনি দেওয়া , দোষারোপ করা

there are two opposites of approve:1.disapprove a2.Reprove.

Definition
(verb) take to task

Synonyms : admonish

Example Sentence

  • He admonished the child for his bad behavior
150
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repudiate

A

Short Definition : disown; disavow; deny

পরিত্যাগ করা (V), অস্বীকার করা (V), বিচ্ছিন্ন করা (V), প্রত্যাখ্যান করা (V), বিছিন্ন করা (V)

he ate the PUDDING AGAIN.. When his mother asked him if he ate the pudding, he tried to REPUDIATE (deny eating it)… :)

Definition
(verb) refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid

Example Sentence

  • The woman repudiated the divorce settlement
    • *

Definition
(verb) refuse to recognize or pay

Example Sentence

  • repudiate a debt
    • *

Definition
(verb) reject as untrue, unfounded, or unjust

Example Sentence

  • She repudiated the accusations

Definition
(verb) cast off

Synonyms : disown , renounce

151
Q

repugnance

A

Short Definition : disgust; strong dislike; loathing; ADJ. repugnant: arousing disgust; repulsive

repugnant = অরুচিকর , আপত্তিকর , অপ্রীতিকর , বিরোধী , পরিপন্থী , প্রতিকূল , বেমানান

re and pugna(pugnacious). well pugnacious means war-like. people indulge in war wen they extremesly dislike each other.

Definition
(noun) intense aversion

Synonyms : horror , repulsion , revulsion

Definition
(noun) the relation between propositions that cannot both be true at the same time

Synonyms : incompatibility , inconsistency , mutual exclusiveness

152
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repulse

A

Short Definition : reject with rudeness or coldness (an offer or friendship); drive back (an enemy attack); CF. repulse $ eq$ cause repulsion

বিতাড়িত করা (V), হ�� াইয়া দেত্তয়া (V), ব্যাহত করা (V), বাধা দেত্তয়া (V), বাধা (N), ব্যাহত্য (N), বিতাড়ন (N)

In video game REPULSivE action makes all the enemy go far.

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repulsion

A

Short Definition : distaste; disgust; act of driving back; ADJ. repulsive: causing disgust; tending to drive away; V. repel (not `repulse’)

প্রতিঘাত হওয়া , প্রতিহত হওয়া , বিতাড়ন হওয়া , বিতাড়িত হওয়া

one North pole has strong hatred (distaste) towards other N-pole therefore they repel each other

Definition
(noun) the force by which bodies repel one another

Synonyms : repulsive force

Definition
(noun) intense aversion

Synonyms : horror , repugnance , revulsion

Definition
(noun) the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand

Synonyms : standoff

154
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requiem

A

Short Definition : mass for the dead; dirge

“মৃত ব্যক্তির আত্মার শান্তি কামনায় সমবেত প্রার্থনা”

requiem = re (recite) + quie (quiet) + m (man); means recite for a quiet/dead man

Definition
(noun) a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person

Synonyms : coronach , dirge , lament , threnody

Definition
(noun) a musical setting for a Mass celebrating the dead

Definition
(noun) a Mass celebrated for the dead

155
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requisite

A

Short Definition : necessary requirement; something required; ADJ: required; necessary

আবশ্যক , দরকারী , প্রয়োজনীয় , অত্যাবশ্যক , অপরিহার্য

time requisite for obtaining certified copy of order = আদেশের প্রত্যয়িত প্রতিলিপি প্রাপ্তির জন্য আবশ্যক সময়

required at site: means something necessary

Definition
(adj) necessary for relief or supply

Synonyms : needed , needful , required

Example Sentence

  • provided them with all things needful

Definition
(noun) anything indispensable

Synonyms : essential , necessary , necessity , requirement

156
Q

requite

A

Short Definition : make return for; repay; reciprocate; revenge; N. requittal

প্রতিদান দেওয়া , পুরস্কৃত করা , কোনো কিছুর পরিবর্তে দেওয়া

re+QUITE one would be quiet only after taking his REVENGE.

Definition
(verb) make repayment for or return something

Synonyms : repay

157
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rescind

A

Short Definition : repeal; annul; cancel (a law, decision, or agreement)

বাতিল করা (V), রদ করা (V), কাটিয়া ফেলা (V)

rescind reminds us of “resign”, where resign is to cancel your appointment and rescind is to cancel an agreement.

Definition
(verb) cancel officially

Synonyms : annul , countermand , lift , overturn , repeal ,reverse , revoke , vacate

158
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resentment

Resentment (also called ranklement or bitterness) is the experience of a negative emotion (anger or hatred, for instance) felt as a result of a real or imagined wrong done

A

Short Definition : indignation; bitterness; displeasure; V. resent: feel anger about

assent ; as agreed u send some1. resent: u felt bitter , anger and not sent the man

Definition
(noun) a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

Synonyms : bitterness , gall , rancor , rancour

159
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resilient

Resilience is the ability of a material to absorb energy when it is deformed elastically, and release that energy upon unloading.

A

Short Definition : elastic; having the power of springing back; able to recover quickly (as from misfortune)

esiliency = স্থিতিস্থাপকতা (N), স্বাভাবিক অবস্থায় প্রত্যাবর্তন (N)

Resilient=RE(recover)+ EASILY+BENT. So, RESILIENT means something which RECOVERS EASILY when BENT.

re + silent >>> when teacher makes small kids silent, they again make noise… ie they BOUNCE BACK WITH noise.. or rebellions sounding

Definition
(adj) recovering readily from adversity, depression, or the like

Definition
(adj) elastic; rebounds readily

Synonyms : bouncy , live , lively , springy

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resound

A

Short Definition : (of a place) be filled with sound; (of a sound) sound loudly; sound back; echo; Ex. hall resounded with laughter

অনুরণিত করা , ধ্বনিত-প্রতিধ্বনিত করা , মুখরিত হওয়া

re = repeated sound.. in echo u listem to repeated sound

Definition
(verb) ring or echo with sound

Synonyms : echo , reverberate , ring

Example Sentence

  • the hall resounded with laughter
    • *

Definition
(verb) emit a noise

Synonyms : make noise , noise

161
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resourceful

A

Short Definition : clever and imaginative (in dealing with difficult situations); N. resource, resourcefulness

whn someone is fulll of resources he is naturally CLEVER AND IMAGINATIVE

162
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respite

A

Short Definition : time for rest; interval of relief; delay in punishment; reprieve

সাময়িক বিরাম , সাময়িক রেহাই , জিরেন , অবসর

absence of respite = অনবচ্ছেদ

After taking the GRE, take a RESPITE and drink a SPRITE.

Definition
(noun) an interruption in the intensity or amount of something

Synonyms : abatement , hiatus , reprieve , suspension

Definition
(noun) a pause for relaxation

Synonyms : relief , rest , rest period

Example Sentence

  • people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests
    • *

Definition
(noun) the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment

Synonyms : reprieve

Definition
(verb) postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution

Synonyms : reprieve

163
Q

resplendent

A

Short Definition : brilliant; splendid in appearance; dazzling; glorious

অত্যুজ্জ্বল , প্রোজ্জ্বল , দেদীপ্যমান , দ্যুতিমান , ঝকঝকে , আলোকোজ্জ্বল , আলো-ঝলম

ReSplendent - Really Splendid..!!

word ‘resplendent’ is synonym of ‘splendid’. (focus on ‘splend’ in both the words)

Definition
(adj) having great beauty and splendor

Synonyms : glorious , splendid , splendiferous

164
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restitution

A

Short Definition : returning something (lost or stolen) to the rightful owner; reparation; indemnification; compensation for loss, damage, or injury

প্রত্যর্পণ , ফিরিয়ে দেওয়া , পুনরুদ্ধার , পূর্বাবস্থা প্রাপ্তি

restitution of conjugal rights = দাম্পত্যাধিকার পুনঃস্থাপন

restitution….we can think of “rest”. we take rest when we feel tired.i.e when energy is lost…..so “rest” is a “compensation” for an energy loss.

Definition
(noun) a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury

Synonyms : amends , damages , indemnification , indemnity ,redress

Definition
(noun) the act of restoring something to its original state

Definition
(noun) getting something back again

Synonyms : regaining , restoration , return

Example Sentence

  • upon the restitution of the book to its rightful owner the child was given a tongue lashing
165
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restive

A

Short Definition : impatiently restless (induced by external coercion or restriction); restlessly impatient; obstinately resisting control; Ex. restive horses because of wolves; CF. not a general synonym for `restless’

অশান্ত (Adj.), অস্থির (Adj.)

Restive is actually restless. Like factitious is actually factless :)

Definition
(adj) being in a tense state

Synonyms : edgy , high-strung , highly strung , jittery , jumpy, nervy , overstrung , uptight

Definition
(adj) impatient especially under restriction or delay

Example Sentence

  • the government has done nothing to ease restrictions and manufacturers are growing restive
166
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resumption

A

Short Definition : taking up again; recommencement; V. resume: begin or take up again; take or occupy again; Ex. Kindly resume your seats.

পুনরধিকার (N), পুনরারম্ভ (N), পুনগ্র্রহণ (N)

it can be linked from resume - which means starting again

Definition
(noun) beginning again

Synonyms : recommencement

167
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resurge

A

Short Definition : rise again; flow to and fro; N. resurgence; ADJ. resurgent: (of ideas or beliefs) experiencing revival; surging again

আবার সক্রিয় হয়ে উ�� ছে এমন , আবার মাথা চাড়া দিচ্ছে এমন , পুনরুদীয়মান , পুনরুত্থানশীল

re+SURGE surgery is to make one RISE AGAIN from inactivity to active state or REVIVE.

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resurrect

A

Short Definition : revive

আবার জাগিয়ে তোলা , পুনরুজ্জীবিত করা , পুনরুদ্রেক করা , পুনঃপ্রচলন করা

resurrect~re+erect -> you erect a monument that had fallen - resurrect

Definition
(verb) return from the dead

Synonyms : rise , uprise

Definition
(verb) restore from a depressed, inactive, or unused state

Synonyms : revive

Definition
(verb) cause to become alive again

Synonyms : raise , upraise

169
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resuscitate

A

Short Definition : revive; bring back to life or consciousness; Ex. resuscitate the drowned child

পুনরুজ্জীবিত করা , জ্ঞান ফিরিয়ে আনা , পুনঃশক্তিসঞ্চার করা , চাঙ্গা করে তোলা

recess + kit + ate

RECESS+ATE—in RECESS I ATE something and due to only that I got proper consciouness.

Definition
(verb) cause to regain consciousness

Synonyms : revive

Example Sentence

  • The doctors revived the comatose man
    • *

Definition
(verb) return to consciousness

Synonyms : come to , revive

170
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retaliate

A

Short Definition : repay in kind (usually for bad treatment); V. retaliate

প্রতিহিংসা করা (V), পরিশোধ করা (V), ফিরাইয়া দেত্তয়া (V), সমুচিত লত্তয়া (V), প্রতিশোধ করা (V), একহাত নেত্তয়া (V), প্রতিশোধ দেত্তয়া (V), শোধ লত্তয়া (V), প্রতিহিংসা গ্রহণ করা (V)

Dont F… with Italians bro, Italians retaliate hardcore

Definition
(verb) take revenge for a perceived wrong

Synonyms : avenge , revenge

Example Sentence

  • He wants to avenge the murder of his brother
    • *

Definition
(verb) make a counterattack and return like for like, especially evil for evil

Synonyms : strike back

171
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retentive

A

Short Definition : holding; able to retain things (esp. facts in the mind); having a good memory

ধারণক্ষম , বিস্মরণপ্রবণ নয় এমন , স্মরণক্ষম

Retentive=Re + attentive=one who is attentive has a good memory

Definition
(adj) good at remembering

Synonyms : long , recollective , tenacious

Example Sentence

  • a retentive mind
  • tenacious memory

Definition
(adj) having the capacity to retain something

Definition
(adj) having the power, capacity, or quality of retaining water

Example Sentence

  • soils retentive of moisture
172
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reticent

A

Short Definition : inclined to silence; uncommunicative; reserved; Ex. He was reticent about the reasons; N. reticence

কম কথা বলে এমন , চাপা , মিতবাক , স্বল্পোক্তিপ্রবণ , স্বল্পভাষী

Cent (Saint) is stereotypically reluctant to speak or draw attention to themselves.

Definition
(adj) temperamentally disinclined to talk

Synonyms : untalkative

Definition
(adj) cool and formal in manner

Synonyms : restrained , unemotional

Definition
(adj) reluctant to draw attention to yourself

Synonyms : retiring , self-effacing

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retinue

A

Short Definition : following; attendants

Just follow this order: retinue–>continue–>follow–>following

সম্ভ্রান্ত বা উচ্চপদস্থ ব্যক্তির অনুচরবৃন্দ

174
Q

retiring

A

Short Definition : shy and reserved (of a person); modest; Ex. her retiring personality

retiring = a:2:{i:0;s:37:”চাপা স্বভাবের”;i:1;s:42:”নির্জনতাপ্রিয়”;}

retire to bed = 1. ঘুমোতে যাওয়া 2. কাজ থেকে অবসর নেওয়া 3. রিটায়ার করা

Retire means to avoid attention.
When sports people retire, they lose attention of the media. Though Sachin is a retiring person, he is diplomatic about his retirement.

Definition
(adj) reluctant to draw attention to yourself

Synonyms : reticent , self-effacing

Definition
(adj) of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office

Synonyms : past , preceding

Definition
(adj) not arrogant or presuming

Synonyms : unassuming

175
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retort

A

Short Definition : quick sharp reply; V.

বকযন্ত্র , ফিরিয়ে দেওয়া , শোধ নেওয়া , প্রতিঘাত দেওয়া , প্রতিবিহিত করা

tort = torture in reply (RE)

Definition
(noun) a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

Synonyms : comeback , counter , rejoinder , replication ,return , riposte

Example Sentence

  • it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher
    • *

Definition
(noun) a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat

Definition
(verb) answer back

Synonyms : come back , rejoin , repay , return , riposte

176
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retract

A

Short Definition : withdraw; take back; draw back; Ex. retract a statement/an offer/claws; N. retraction; CF. retractile

প্রত্যাহার করা (V), ফিরাইয়া আনা (V), ফিরাইয়া আসা (V), অস্বীকার করা (V), বাতিল করা (V), প্রত্যাহরণ করা (V)

retract->RE TAKE IT, meaning to take back

Definition
(verb) pull away from a source of disgust or fear

Synonyms : shrink back

Definition
(verb) use a surgical instrument to hold open (the edges of a wound or an organ)

Synonyms : draw back , pull back

Definition
(verb) pull inward or towards a center

Synonyms : draw in

Definition
(verb) formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure

Synonyms : abjure , forswear , recant , resile

177
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retrench

A

Short Definition : cut down; cut down expenses; economize

retrench = ছেঁটে দেওয়া , ছাঁটাই করা , সংকুচিত করা , হ্রাস করা , কমানো , ব্যয়সংকোচ করা

Trench means to “cut deeply into or impinge”.
Retrench is a related word

Definition
(verb) tighten one’s belt; use resources carefully

Definition
(verb) make a reduction, as in one’s workforce

Example Sentence

  • The company had to retrench
178
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retribution

A

Short Definition : deserved punishment for wrongdoing; punishment for offenses; compensation; vengeance; CF. pay back

কোনো কাজের জন্য প্রাপ্য পুরস্কার ইঃ পাওনা

RATRI(night)+ABUSE–he abused me at night and got beating from me in the morning, he got RETRIBUTION

Definition
(noun) a justly deserved penalty

Synonyms : requital

Definition
(noun) the act of correcting for your wrongdoing

Definition
(noun) the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

Synonyms : payback , vengeance

179
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retrieve

A

Short Definition : recover; put right; find and bring in; regain; Ex. retri eve the situation

180
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retroactive

A

Short Definition : taking effect before its enactment (as a law) or imposition (as a tax); (of a law) having effect on the past as well as the future

Retro refers to the “past” as in retrospect, retrofit etc.,
Retroactive means: “Active in the past” i.e., applicable to the past

Definition
(adj) descriptive of any event or stimulus or process that has an effect on the effects of events or stimuli or process that occurred previously

Definition
(adj) affecting things past

Synonyms : ex post facto , retro

Example Sentence

  • retroactive tax increase
181
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retrograde

A

Short Definition : go backwards; recede; degenerate; deteriorate; ADJ.

পশ্চাত্গামী , পশ্চাতমুখী , অবনতিশীল , ক্ষয়িষ্ণু

Prefix Retro:Behind,Backward…retro+grade is like degrade

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retrospective

A

Short Definition : looking back on the past; N. retrospection; V. retrospect

ভূতাপেক্ষ (Adj.), অতীত - সম্পর্কীয় (Adj.)

Definition
(noun) an exhibition of a representative selection of an artist’s life work

Definition
(adj) concerned with or related to the past

Example Sentence

  • retrospective self-justification
183
Q

revelry

A

Short Definition : boisterous merrymaking; V. revel: engage boisterous festivities; enjoy greatly; N: boisterous festivity or celebration

হুল্লোড় (N), হৈচৈপূর্ণ পানভোজনোত্সব (N), পানভোজনোত্সব করা (V)

Sounds like “jewelry”. You buy jewelry when you are in revelry

Definition
(noun) unrestrained merrymaking

Synonyms : revel

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Q

reverberate

A

Short Definition : echo repeatedly; resound; Ex. The thunder reverberated across the valley.

প্রতিধ্বনিত হওয়া বা করানো , প্রতিবিম্বিত করা , প্রতিহত করা

re+vibrate(echo) again and again

Definition
(verb) ring or echo with sound

Synonyms : echo , resound , ring

Example Sentence

  • the hall resounded with laughter
    • *

Definition
(verb) have a long or continuing effect

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Q

reverend

A

Short Definition : deserving reverence; N: priest

শ্রদ্ধার যোগ্য , শ্রদ্ধাভাজন , শ্রদ্ধেয়

reverend sounds like never end … thus people who are respectful, worshipful their life never ends

Definition
(noun) a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

Synonyms : clergyman , man of the cloth

Definition
(noun) a title of respect for a clergyman

Definition
(adj) worthy of adoration or reverence

Synonyms : sublime

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Q

reverent

A

Short Definition : respectful; worshipful; V. revere: regard with reverence; N. reverence: profound respect

সশ্রদ্ধ , ভক্তিপূর্ণ , ভক্তিসূচক

reverent-divide as river end i.e we bath in the rivr end as a part of worship

Definition
(adj) feeling or showing profound respect or veneration

Example Sentence

  • maintained a reverent silence
    • *

Definition
(adj) showing great reverence for god

Synonyms : godly , worshipful

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Q

reverie

A

Short Definition : daydream; abstracted musing

দিবাস্বপ্ন (N), ভাবাবেশ (N), জাগরস্বপ্ন (N), চটকা (N)

(rever)ie, rever sounds like river. if you think of sitting with a girl on a river bank you are daydreaming.

Definition
(noun) absentminded dreaming while awake

Synonyms : air castle , castle in spain , castle in the air ,daydream , daydreaming , oneirism , revery

Definition
(noun) an abstracted state of absorption

Synonyms : revery

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Q

revert

A

Short Definition : relapse; backslide; turn back to; return to the former owner; N. reversion

আগেকার অবস্থায় আসা , প্রত্যাবর্তন করা , প্রত্যাবৃত্ত হওয়া

revert to type = স্বাভাবিক অবস্থায় ফিরে যাওয়া

re means back and vert means move to or way

Definition
(verb) go back to a previous state

Synonyms : regress , retrovert , return , turn back

Example Sentence

  • We reverted to the old rules
    • *

Definition
(verb) undergo reversion, as in a mutation

189
Q

revile

A

Short Definition : attack with abusive language; vilify(slander)

কাউকে ক্রুদ্ধভাবে সমালোচনা করা , ক�� োর ভাষায় তিরস্কার করা , গালিগালাজ করা

concentrate on evil- doing evil like slandering

Definition
(verb) spread negative information about

Synonyms : rail , vilify , vituperate

Example Sentence

  • The Nazi propaganda vilified the Jews
190
Q

revoke

A

Short Definition : cancel; retract; CF. irrevocable

বাতিল করা (V), রদ করা (V), পালটান (V), উলটান (V)

Definition
(noun) the mistake of not following suit when able to do so

Synonyms : renege

Definition
(verb) fail to follow suit when able and required to do so

Definition
(verb) cancel officially

Synonyms : annul , countermand , lift , overturn , repeal ,rescind , reverse , vacate

Example Sentence

  • He revoked the ban on smoking
191
Q

revulsion

Revulsion
Revulsion is a sudden violent feeling of disgust.

A

Short Definition : sudden strong feeling of disgust; sudden violent change of feeling; negative reaction; Ex. revulsion from the scenes of torture

অনুভূতি, রুচি, ভাগ্য ইত্যাদির বিরাট আকস্মিক পরিবর্তন

repulsion = revulsion

Definition
(noun) intense aversion

Synonyms : horror , repugnance , repulsion

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Q

rhapsodize

A

Short Definition : speak or write in an exaggeratedly enthusiastic manner; Ex. rhapsodize over the beauty of the scenery

WRAP+SODA+ICE………I wrapped soda in ice which is a miracle…….I was telling this to my friends enthusiastically

Definition
(verb) recite a rhapsody

Synonyms : rhapsodise

Definition
(verb) say (something) with great enthusiasm

Synonyms : rhapsodise

প্রবল উদ্দীপনার সঙ্গে কিছু বলা”

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Q

rhapsody

A

Short Definition : excessively enthusiastic expression of feeling; musical composition of irregular form (as if made up as one plays it)

আবেগদীপ্ত উক্তি , উচ্ছাসপূর্ণ উক্তি , গীতোচ্ছ্বাস

sounds like rap songs which recite on a particular stanza or poem.

Definition
(noun) an epic poem adapted for recitation

194
Q

rhetoric

A

Short Definition : art of effective communication; art of using language effectively and persuasively; style of speaking or writing; grandiloquent language; Ex. political rhetoric; ADJ. rhetorical; CF. rhetorical questi

অলঙ্কারশাস্ত্র (N), বক্তৃতাদাননিদ্যা (N), অলঙ্করণ (N)

rhetoric = “right oral” skills. If you have the right oral skills, you can communicate well.

Definition

(noun) loud and confused and empty talk

Synonyms : empty talk , empty words , hot air , palaver

Example Sentence

  • mere rhetoric
    • *

Definition
(noun) study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)

Definition
(noun) using language effectively to please or persuade

Definition
(noun) high-flown style; excessive use of verbal ornamentation

Synonyms : grandiloquence , grandiosity , magniloquence ,

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Q

ribald

A

Short Definition : marked by vulgar lewd humor; wanton; profane; N. ribaldry: ribald language or joke

অশ্লীলভাষী ব্যক্তি , ইতরভাষী ব্যক্তি , হতচ্ছাড়া অসভ্য লোক

ribald~bald guy in roadies…raghu…who generally uses ribald,profane,wanton language to ridicule the roadies

Definition
(noun) a ribald person; someone who uses vulgar and offensive language

Definition
(adj) humorously vulgar

Synonyms : bawdy , off-color

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Q

rickety

A

Short Definition : (of buildings) likely to break or fall apart; of rickets; CF. rickets; CF. vitamin D

রিকেট রোগে আক্রান্ত , ক্ষীণ ও দুর্বল

ricket is disease caused due to lack of vit D ,bones become weak…..so can collapse…similarly rickety collapsing state

Definition
(adj) lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality

Synonyms : debile , decrepit , feeble , infirm , sapless ,weak , weakly

Definition
(adj) affected with, suffering from, or characteristic of rickets

Synonyms : rachitic

Definition
(adj) inclined to shake as from weakness or defect

Synonyms : shaky , wobbly , wonky

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riddle

A

Short Definition : pierce with holes; permeate or spread throughout; Ex. The gunman riddled the car with bullets; Ex. The whole report is riddled with errors; N. large sieve (separating earth from stone)

ধাঁধা , হেঁয়ালি , কূটপ্রশ্ন , মোটা ফাঁদের চালুনি , চালনা , জাল

If we remember Harry Potter and Chamber of Secrets… Harry destroys Tom RIDDLE’s diary by PIERCING it.

Definition
(verb) speak in riddles

Definition
(verb) explain a riddle

Definition
(noun) a difficult problem

Synonyms : brain-teaser , conundrum , enigma

Definition
(noun) a coarse sieve (as for gravel)

Definition
(verb) pierce with many holes

Example Sentence

  • The bullets riddled his body
    • *

Definition
(verb) set a difficult problem or riddle

Example Sentence

  • riddle me a riddle
    • *

Definition
(verb) separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff

Synonyms : screen

Definition
(verb) spread or diffuse through

Synonyms : diffuse , imbue , interpenetrate , penetrate ,permeate , pervade

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rider

A

Short Definition : amendment or clause added to a legislative bill

অশ্বারোহী , সওয়ারি , আরোহী , চড়নদার

  • *Despatch-rider** = প্রেরিতক-বাহক
  • *elephant-rider** = নিষাদী
  • *despatch rider** = তূর্ণপত্রবাহক

a recent RIDER to the motorcyclist riders act of India is the Helmet Rule is compulsory.

Definition
(noun) a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

Definition
(noun) a clause that is appended to a legislative bill

Definition
(noun) a traveler who actively rides a vehicle (as a bicycle or motorcycle)

Definition
(noun) a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

Synonyms : passenger

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Q

rife

A

Short Definition : (of something bad) widespread; abundant; current

rife = খুবই চল আছে এমন , বহুপ্রচলিত , চালু , প্রচুর পরিমাণ , বহুসংখ্যক

rife with = 1. পরিপূর্ণ 2. প্রচুর পরিমাণে বিদ্যমান

rife is like wife…which is common one hence ABUNDANT and PLENTIFUL.

Definition
(adj) most frequent or common

Synonyms : dominant , predominant , prevailing , prevalent

Example Sentence

  • prevailing winds
    • *

Definition
(adj) excessively abundant

Synonyms : overabundant , plethoric

200
Q

rift

A

Short Definition : narrow opening in a large mass; break in a friendly relation; Ex. through a rift in the clouds; OP. reconcilation

rift = চিড় , ফাটল , হাঁ হয়ে থাকা জায়গা , ফাঁক

  • *rift valley** = স্রংস উপত্যকা
  • *rift-raft** = 1. নিম্নতম শ্রেণীর অভদ্র লোকজন 2. অতি বাজে ইতর শ্রেণীর মানুষ
  • *rift-valley** = গ্রস্ত উপত্যকা

boro howar por Rifat r saad er moddhe gap toiri holo…

Definition
(noun) a gap between cloud masses

Example Sentence

  • the sun shone through a rift in the clouds
    • *

Definition
(noun) a narrow fissure in rock

Definition
(noun) a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)

Synonyms : breach , break , falling out , rupture , severance

Example Sentence

  • they hoped to avoid a break in relations
201
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rig

A

Short Definition : arrangement of masts and sails; V: equip (a ship) with rigging; ADJ. rigging: ropes that hold up a ship’s sails

মাস্তুল , পাল , দড়িদড়া ইঃ দিয়ে সজ্জিত করা , জোচ্চুরি , জালিয়াতি , কাজ হাসিল করা

  • *Rig Veda** = ঋক
  • *rig the market** = রাজারদরের কৃত্রিম হ্রাস বা বৃদ্ধি ঘটানো

like rigid = fixed so rig = fix

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Q

rigor

A

Short Definition : severity; Ex. rigors of the Russian winter

rigor = জ্বর ইত্যাদির �� িক আগে হ�� াত্ শীতভাব , বিষক্রিয়াজনিত আড়ষ্টক�� িন ভাব

  • *rigor mortis** = 1. মৃত্যুর পর দেহের কা�� িন্য 2. আড়ষ্টতা
  • *rigor mortis** = 1. মৃত্যুর পর দেহের কা�� িন্য 2. আড়ষ্টতা

rigor can be opposite of vigor(which is physically enthusiastic).

Definition
(noun) something hard to endure

Synonyms : asperity , grimness , hardship , rigorousness ,rigour , rigourousness , severeness , severity

Example Sentence

  • the asperity of northern winters
    • *

Definition
(noun) the quality of being valid and rigorous

Synonyms : cogency , rigour , validity

Definition
(noun) excessive sternness

Synonyms : hardness , harshness , inclemency ,rigorousness , rigour , rigourousness , severeness , severity, stiffness

203
Q

rile

A

Short Definition : irritate; vex; muddy

রাগিয়ে দেওয়া , খেপিয়ে দেওয়া , বিরক্ত করা

If someone RAILs u (criticize severely) u r gonna be RILED(irrtated & annoyed)

Definition
(verb) cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

Synonyms : annoy , bother , chafe , devil , get at , get to ,gravel , irritate , nark , nettle , rag , vex

Example Sentence

  • Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me
  • It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves

Definition
(verb) make turbid by stirring up the sediments of

Synonyms : roil

204
Q

rivet

Rivets are a permanent mechanical fastener

A

Short Definition : metal pin used for fastening metal plates together; V: fasten with a rivet; engross

দুটি বা তার বেশি ধাতব পাতকে একত্র ধরে , রিপিট মারা , আটকে রাখা , অধিকার করে নেওয়া , কেড়ে নেওয়া

nodir pare tea kheye potano- RIVET

ri+vet— re-wet—a girl re wet herself in order to attract someone

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Q

riveting

A

Short Definition : holding one’s attention; absorbing; engrossing

i was aroused and riveted by the WET girl in the RIVER

Definition
(adj) capable of arousing and holding the attention

Synonyms : absorbing , engrossing , fascinating , gripping

Example Sentence

  • a fascinating story
206
Q

rivulet

A

Short Definition : small stream; CF. rill < rivulet < river

ছোটো নদী , স্রোতোস্বিনী , ক্ষুদ্রকায়া তটিনী

river outlet i.e small stream

Definition
(noun) a small stream

Synonyms : rill , run , runnel , streamlet

207
Q

robust

A

Short Definition : strong; vigorous

শক্তসমর্থ (Adj.), বলবান (Adj.), মাংসল (Adj.), অংসল (Adj.), তেজী (Adj.), পরিপুষ্ট (Adj.), বলিষ্�� (Adj.), তাগড়াই (Adj.), পেশীবহুল (Adj.)

like a robot >>sturdy & strong POWERFUL, MUSCULAR, VIGOROUS

Definition
(adj) rough and crude

Example Sentence

  • a robust tale

Definition
(adj) strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity

Definition
(adj) marked by richness and fullness of flavor

Synonyms : full-bodied , racy , rich

Definition
(adj) sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction

208
Q

rococo

A

Short Definition : ornate; highly decorated; N. CF. 18th century

সজ্জাশৈলীসংক্রান্ত , প্রাচীন অতিসজ্জাবহুল অলংকরণরীতিসংক্রান্ত

ro(w)+coco- you arrange and decorate coconuts in a row.

Definition
(noun) fanciful but graceful asymmetric ornamentation in art and architecture that originated in France in the 18th century

Definition
(adj) having excessive asymmetrical ornamentation

Example Sentence

  • an exquisite gilded rococo mirror
209
Q

roil

A

Short Definition : make liquids murky by stirring up sediment; disturb

ঘোলা করা (V), চটান (V), ঘোলা দেত্তয়া (V)

ROIL ~ SOIL = muddy

Definition
(verb) be agitated

Synonyms : boil , churn , moil

Example Sentence

  • the sea was churning in the storm
    • *

Definition
(verb) make turbid by stirring up the sediments of

Synonyms : rile

210
Q

rolling

A

Short Definition : (of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments

ঘূর্ণায়মান (Adj.), ঘূর্ণমান (Adj.), আঘূর্ণিত (Adj.), চলতি (Adj.), গড়ানে (Adj.), ডলন (N), ডলান (N), ঘূর্ণি (N)

Definition
(adj) uttered with a trill

Synonyms : rolled , trilled

Definition
(noun) a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)

Synonyms : peal , pealing , roll

Definition
(noun) the act of robbing a helpless person

Example Sentence

  • he was charged with rolling drunks in the park
    • *

Definition
(noun) propelling something on wheels

Synonyms : wheeling

211
Q

romp

A

Short Definition : play or frolic boisterously; gambol; N.

লাফালাফি করে বেড়ানো , হুটোপাটি করে বেড়ানো

romp : romp pom pupumpum .. (imagine this string playing boisterously) :D

Definition
(verb) win easily

Example Sentence

  • romp a race

Definition
(noun) an easy victory

Synonyms : blowout , laugher , runaway , shoo-in ,walkaway

Definition
(noun) a girl who behaves in a boyish manner

Synonyms : hoyden , tomboy

Definition
(noun) gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement

Synonyms : caper , frolic , gambol , play

Example Sentence

  • it was all done in play
  • their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly

Definition
(verb) play boisterously

Synonyms : cavort , disport , frisk , frolic , gambol , lark ,lark about , rollick , run around , skylark , sport

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Q

rooster

A

Short Definition : cock; adult male chicken

গৃহপালিত মোরগ

it sounds like roasted.Due to their big size male chickens r roasted while female r cooked

Definition
(noun) adult male chicken

Synonyms : cock

213
Q

roseate

A

Short Definition : rosy; optimistic; Ex. roseate views

You should be optimistic you give a ROSE

Definition
(adj) of something having a dusty purplish pink color

Synonyms : rosaceous , rose

Example Sentence

  • the roseate glow of dawn
214
Q

roster

A

Short Definition : list (of names)

বিভিন্ন জনের কাজের পালা , ছুটি ইত্যাদির তালিকাসমন্বিত রেজিস্টার

It’s a mix of:
ro(ll) + (li)st + (regist)er

Definition
(noun) a list of names

Synonyms : roll

Example Sentence

  • his name was struck off the rolls
215
Q

rostrum

A

Short Definition : raised platform for speech-making; pulpit

বক্তৃতামঞ্চ , অর্কেষ্ট্রা পরিচালকের নির্দেশমঞ্চ

ROJ(daily)+DRUM- on school’s PULPIT/raised platform, roj drum bajaya jaata hai

Definition
(noun) a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

Synonyms : ambo , dais , podium , pulpit , soapbox , stump

Definition
(noun) beaklike projection of the anterior part of the head of certain insects such as e.g. weevils

Synonyms : snout

216
Q

rote

A

Short Definition : repetition; memorization through repetition without understanding; Ex. learn poetry by rote

rote = না বুঝে মনে রেখে , নিছক মুখস্থ করে

rote learning = আবৃত্তি

You rote a note

ROT = read over thoroughly.

child was rote hue (crying ) repeating for candy just link with Hindi word rote

Definition
(noun) memorization by repetition

Synonyms : rote learning

217
Q

rotund

A

Short Definition : (of a person) fat and round

গোলাকার (Adj.)

remove the “t” in the word.

Definition
(adj) excessively fat

Synonyms : corpulent , obese , weighty

Example Sentence

  • a weighty man

Definition
(adj) spherical in shape

Definition
(adj) (of sounds) full and rich

Synonyms : orotund , pear-shaped , round

218
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rotunda

A

Short Definition : circular building or hall covered with a dome

গোলাকার (Adj.)

RotUNDA, unda in hindi means egg, which is round.

Definition
(noun) a building having a circular plan and a dome

Definition
(noun) a large circular room

219
Q

rotundity

A

Short Definition : roundness; sonorousness of speech

“বর্তুলতা”গোল আকার”গোলত্ব”

rotund = round

Definition
(noun) the roundness of a 3-dimensional object

Synonyms : globosity , globularness , rotundness ,sphericalness , sphericity

Definition
(noun) the fullness of a tone of voice

Synonyms : roundness

220
Q

rousing

A

Short Definition : lively; inducing excitement; stirring; V. rouse: waken; arouse from sleep or depression; excite; stir up

উদ্রেক (N), প্রজ্বলন (N)

arousing … lively or stirring up the crowd

Definition
(adj) rousing to activity or heightened action as by spurring or goading

Example Sentence

  • tossed a rousing political comment into the conversation

Definition
(noun) the act of arousing

Synonyms : arousal

Example Sentence

  • the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions
    • *

Definition
(adj) capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement

Synonyms : stirring

221
Q

rout

A

Short Definition : put to rout; stampede; drive out; N: complete defeat and disorderly retreat

পর্যুদস্ত সেনাদলের বিশৃঙ্খল পশ্চাদপসরণ , ছত্রভঙ্গ , হল্লাবাজদের সমাবেশ , সবলে বহিষ্কৃত করা

All batsmen are out. Team faces “rout”.

Definition
(verb) cause to flee

Synonyms : expel , rout out

Example Sentence

  • rout out the fighters from their caves
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Definition
(verb) dig with the snout

Synonyms : root , rootle

Example Sentence

  • the pig was rooting for truffles
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Definition
(verb) make a groove in

Synonyms : gouge

Definition
(verb) defeat disastrously

Synonyms : spread-eagle , spreadeagle

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rubble

Rubble is broken stone, of irregular size, shape and texture.

A

Short Definition : fragments (esp. from a destroyed building)

ইট, পাথর ইত্যাদির ভাঙা টুকরো , ভাঙা পাথর , পাথরকুচি , পুরোনো বাড়ির ভাঙাচোরা ইটপাথর

random rubble = ভাঙা পাথরের গাঁথনি

when u use rubber, rubble fall down

Definition
(noun) the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up

Synonyms : debris , detritus , dust , junk

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rubric

A rubric is a word or section of text which is traditionally written or printed in red ink to highlight it

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Short Definition : title or heading (in red print); directions for religious ceremony; protocol

ধর্মবিধিবিশেষ (N), বিধি (N)

BRICKS are usually in red in color and and every brick has a company name on it(title) on it..

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ruddy

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Short Definition : reddish; (of the face) reddish and healthy-looking

স্বাস্থ্যোজ্জ্বল , স্বাস্থ্যের দীপ্তিতে পূর্ণ

remember samera reddy she is very healthy

Definition
(adj) of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

Synonyms : blood-red , carmine , cerise , cherry , cherry-red, crimson , red , reddish , ruby , ruby-red , scarlet

Definition
(adj) inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life

Synonyms : florid , rubicund , sanguine

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rudimentary

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Short Definition : elementary; not developed; crude; N. rudiment: fundamental element or principle; Ex. rudiments of the language

প্রাথমিক , গোড়ার দিকের , অপরিণত , অপূর্ণাঙ্গ , লুপ্তপ্রায় , অপরিস্ফুট

sedimentary=rudimentary…..sedimentary rock are used in the base or foundation of a building…hence rudimentary means basic or fundamental !!!!!!!

Definition
(adj) being in the earliest stages of development

Example Sentence

  • rudimentary plans
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Definition
(adj) not fully developed in mature animals

Synonyms : vestigial

Definition
(adj) being or involving basic facts or principles

Synonyms : fundamental , underlying

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rue

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Short Definition : regret; lament; mourn; Ex. He will rue the day; N. ADJ. rueful

অনুতাপ করা , পরিতাপ করা , অনুশোচনা করা , খেদ করা , আপসোস করা , তিক্ত স্বাদযুক্ত

rue sounds similar to ruin…when you ruin your life you LAMENT and REGRET it

Definition
(noun) (French) a street or road in France

Definition
(verb) feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

Synonyms : regret , repent

Definition
(noun) European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

Synonyms : herb of grace , ruta graveolens

Definition
(noun) leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy

Definition
(noun) sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment

Synonyms : regret , ruefulness , sorrow

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ruffian

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Short Definition : violent scoundrel; bully

গুণ্ডা , বদমাস , মস্তান , দুর্বৃত্ত , উচ্ছৃঙ্খল প্রকৃতির লোক

Sounds like “rough”-ian. i.e., a rowdy person.

Definition
(noun) a cruel and brutal fellow

Synonyms : bully , hooligan , roughneck , rowdy , tough , yob, yobbo , yobo

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rumble

A

Short Definition : make or move with a deep rolling sound (as thunder or stomach)

is very similar to “mumble” and “grumble”.

গভীর গর্জন করা , গুড়গুড় করা , ঘরঘর শব্দ করা

rumble tumble = 1. লাফাতে লাফাতে চলা গাড়ি 2. অসমান গতি 3. অমসৃণ গতি

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ruminant

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Short Definition : animal that ruminates; ADJ.

রোমন্থনকারী পশু , গিলিতচর্বণকারী পশু , জাবর-কাটা পশু

Definition
(noun) any of various cud-chewing hoofed mammals having a stomach divided into four (occasionally three) compartments

Definition
(adj) related to or characteristic of animals of the suborder Ruminantia or any other animal that chews a cud

Example Sentence

  • ruminant mammals
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ruminate

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Short Definition : chew over and over (mentally or, like cows, physically); mull over(ponder)

রোমন্থন করা , গিলিতচর্বণ করা , জাবর কাটা

Definition
(verb) chew the cuds

Example Sentence

  • cows ruminate
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Definition
(verb) reflect deeply on a subject

Synonyms : chew over , contemplate , excogitate , meditate, mull , mull over , muse , ponder , reflect , speculate , think over

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rummage

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hort Definition : ransack; thoroughly search

তন্নতন্ন করে খোঁজা , হাঁটকানো , ওলটপালট করা , ছড়িয়েছিটিয়ে ফেলা

rummage sale = পড়ে থাকা হরেক মালের সেল

if yu drink RUM at small age then definetlty yu loose yur way to home and yu have to SEARCH SEARCH SEARCH now

Definition
(noun) a jumble of things to be given away

Definition
(noun) a thorough search for something (often causing disorder or confusion)

Synonyms : ransacking

Example Sentence

  • he gave the attic a good rummage but couldn’t find his skis
    • *

Definition
(verb) search haphazardly

Example Sentence

  • We rummaged through the drawers
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run-down

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Short Definition : (of a place) dilapidated; in a bad condition; (of a person) weak or exhausted

when your buisness RUN in a very bad or DOWN CONDITION….your buisness in bad condition…

Definition
(adj) having the spring unwound

Example Sentence

  • a run-down watch

Definition
(adj) worn and broken down by hard use

Synonyms : creaky , decrepit , derelict , flea-bitten ,woebegone

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runic

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Short Definition : mysterious; set down in an ancient alphabet; N. rune: one of the letters of an alphabet used by ancient Germanic peoples (cut on stone or wood); magic charm

runic=mystic(rhyming) just remember that way

Definition
(adj) relating to or consisting of runes** rune** = জাদুঅক্ষর

Example Sentence

  • runic inscription
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ruse

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Short Definition : trick to deceive; stratagem

কৌশল , ফন্দি , কায়দা , চালাকি , ফন্দিফিকির , চতুরালি , চাতুরি

ruse: re+ use, in a shop the shopkeeper reused the old goods, which is deceptive

Definition
(noun) a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)

Synonyms : artifice

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rustic

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Short Definition : pertaining to country people; unsophisticated; simple; crude; uncouth; (of furniture) rough with the bark left on; N. rural person; rustic person

গ্রামবাসীসুলভ , পল্লীবাসীসুলভ , কৃষকসুলভ , গ্রাম্য , গ্রামীণ , সহজসরল , সাদাসিধে

Think of RUST, which reminds us of something which is old or has worn out, hence country people are old fashioned, rural or slightly backwards

Definition
(adj) characteristic of the fields or country

Synonyms : agrestic

Definition
(noun) an unsophisticated country person

Definition
(adj) characteristic of rural life

Synonyms : countrified , countryfied

Example Sentence

  • countrified clothes
  • rustic awkwardness

Definition
(adj) awkwardly simple and provincial

Synonyms : bumpkinly , hick , unsophisticated

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rusticate

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Short Definition : banish to the country; dwell in the country

শাস্তি হিসাবে বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় থেকে সাময়িকভবে বহিষ্কার করা , পল্লীজীবন যাপন করা , গাঁথনি জোড়মুখগুলোয় খাঁজ কেটে দেওয়া

rusticate - made/banished to become rustic

Definition
(verb) live in the country and lead a rustic life

Definition
(verb) send to the country

Example Sentence

  • He was rusticated for his bad behavior
    • *

Definition
(verb) suspend temporarily from college or university, in England

Synonyms : send down

Definition
(verb) give (stone) a rustic look

Definition
(verb) lend a rustic character to

Example Sentence

  • rusticate the house in the country
237
Q

rustle

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Short Definition : make slight sounds like silk moving or being rubbed together

ঝিরঝির শব্দ করা , সড়সড় শব্দ করা , মর্মরধ্বনি তোলা , মর্মরিত হওয়া

rustle up = যোগাড় করে রাখা

Sounds like WRESTLE .. when fighters wrestle in WWF matches their costumes made of silk rub against each other

Definition
(noun) a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind

Synonyms : rustling , whisper , whispering

Definition
(verb) make a dry crackling sound

Example Sentence

  • rustling silk
  • the dry leaves were rustling in the breeze

Definition
(verb) take illegally

Synonyms : lift

Example Sentence

  • rustle cattle
    • *

Definition
(verb) forage food

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ruthless

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Short Definition : pitiless; merciless; cruel

দয়ালু নয় এমন (Adj.)

RuthLESS is a synonym of relentLESS

Definition
(adj) without mercy or pity

Synonyms : pitiless , remorseless , unpitying

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