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Vocabulary Practice for Starting with A and B Words

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Advent

The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event (আগমন).

"The advent of the internet changed the world."

Aggravate

To make a problem or injury worse (উত্তেজিত করা / খারাপ করা).

"Scratching will only aggravate the itch."

Allegiance

Loyalty or commitment to a superior or group (আনুগত্য).

"He pledged allegiance to the flag."

Allege

To claim that someone has done something illegal without proof (অভিযোগ করা).

"The police allege that he stole the car."

Alleviate

To make suffering or a problem less severe (হ্রাস করা / উপশম করা).

"The medicine helped alleviate her pain."

Ammunition

A supply of bullets and shells (গোলাবারুদ).

"The soldiers ran out of ammunition."

Amphibian

An animal capable of living both on land and in water (উভচর).

"Frogs and toads are classified as amphibians."

Amuse

To provide interesting and enjoyable occupation (মজা করা / আনন্দ দেওয়া).

"The clown tried to amuse the children."

Anecdote

A short amusing or interesting story about a real person (উপাখ্যান).

"He told us a funny anecdote about his holiday."

Annihilate

To destroy utterly; obliterate (ধ্বংস করা).

"The explosion served to annihilate the building."

Annuity

A fixed sum of money paid to someone each year (বার্ষিক আয়).

"He receives a small annuity from his pension."

Antagonism

Active hostility or opposition (বিরোধ / শত্রুতা).

"There is a history of antagonism between the two tribes."

Antarctic

Relating to the south polar region (দক্ষিণ মেরু).

"Penguins are found in the Antarctic region."

Antecedent

A thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another (পূর্ববর্তী).

"Some antecedents to the war were economic troubles."

Anthem

A rousing or uplifting song identified with a group (জাতীয় সঙ্গীত).

"Everyone stood up for the national anthem."

Anthology

A published collection of poems or other pieces of writing (সঙ্কলন).

"She published an anthology of short stories."

Anthropology

The study of human societies and cultures (নৃবিদ্যা).

"He is studying social anthropology at university."

Apt

Appropriate or suitable in the circumstances (উপযুক্ত).

"The song was an apt choice for the occasion."

Aptitude

A natural ability to do something (প্রবণতা / দক্ষতা).

"She showed a natural aptitude for learning languages."

Arbitrary

Based on random choice or personal whim (এলোমেলো / খেয়ালখুশি মতো).

"The decision to arrest him seemed completely arbitrary."

Arch

A curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening (ধনুকাকার খিলান).

"The boat passed under the stone arch."

Archaeological

Relating to the study of human history through artifacts (প্রত্নতাত্ত্বিক).

"They found pottery at the archaeological site."

Archaic

Very old or old-fashioned (পুরাতন / সেকেলে).

"Prisons are run on archaic methods."

Arctic

Relating to the regions around the North Pole (উত্তর মেরু).

"Polar bears live in the Arctic."

Ardent

Enthusiastic or passionate (উত্সাহী).

"He is an ardent supporter of the local football team."

Arduous

Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult (কঠিন / শ্রমসাধ্য).

"They began the arduous climb up the mountain."

Articulate

Having or showing the ability to speak fluently (স্পষ্ট উচ্চারণ / বাকপটু).

"She is an intelligent and articulate speaker."

Ascend

To go up or climb (উপরে উঠা).

"The airplane began to ascend into the clouds."

Ascent

A climb or walk to the summit of a mountain or hill (আরোহণ / চড়াই).

"The ascent of Mount Everest is difficult."

Ascribe

To attribute something to a cause (আরোপ করা).

"He ascribed his success to hard work."

Assassination

The action of assassinating someone (গুপ্তহত্যা).

"The president survived an assassination attempt."

Assault

A physical attack (আক্রমণ).

"He was charged with assault."

Assert

To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully (দৃঢ়ভাবে বলা).

"She continued to assert that she was innocent."

Assimilate

To take in information or culture and understand fully (আত্মসাৎ করা / মিশে যাওয়া).

"It takes time to assimilate new information."

Assorted

Of various sorts put together (বিচিত্র / নানা রকম).

"The box contained assorted chocolates."

Astound

To shock or greatly surprise (বিস্ময় জাগানো).

"The magician's tricks continued to astound the audience."

Astronomy

The branch of science that deals with space (জ্যোতির্বিদ্যা).

"He bought a telescope to study astronomy."

Atlas

A book of maps or charts (মানচিত্র সংকলন).

"We looked at the atlas to find the river."

Avalanche

A mass of snow sliding down a mountain (তুষারধস).

"The skiers were warned about the risk of an avalanche."

Avert

To turn away one's eyes or thoughts; prevent (এড়ানো / নিবারণ করা).

"He managed to avert a disaster by acting quickly."

Bacon

Cured meat from the back or sides of a pig (শুকরের মাংস).

"He had eggs and bacon for breakfast."

Baffle

To totally bewilder or perplex (চমকে দেওয়া / বিভ্রান্ত করা).

"The complex puzzle seemed to baffle everyone."

Bake

To cook food by dry heat without direct exposure to a flame (পোড়ানো / সেঁকা).

"She decided to bake a cake for his birthday."

Ballet

An artistic dance form performed to music (নৃত্য).

"She has been studying ballet since she was five."

Bang

A sudden loud, sharp noise (বিস্ফোরণ / জোর শব্দ).

"The door shut with a loud bang."

Banish

To send someone away from a country or place as a punishment (নির্বাসন দেওয়া).

"The king decided to banish the traitor."

Bankrupt

Declared in law as unable to pay outstanding debts (দেউলিয়া).

"The company went bankrupt after losing its main client."

Banquet

An elaborate and formal evening meal for many people (ভোজ).

"They held a banquet in honor of the guests."

Bare

Not clothed or covered (খালি / নগ্ন).

"He walked on the sand with bare feet."

Bark

The sharp explosive cry of a dog; or the outer covering of a tree (কুকুরের ডাক / গাছের ছাল).

"The dog began to bark at the stranger. / The tree bark was rough."

Barn

A large farm building used for storing grain or housing livestock (গোলা / খামার ঘর).

"The farmer stored the hay in the barn."

Barren

Too poor to produce much or any vegetation (বন্ধ্যা / উষর).

"The landscape was rocky and barren."

Barter

To exchange goods or services without using money (বিনিময় প্রথা).

"They used to barter grain for salt."

Batter

To strike repeatedly with hard blows (মারধর / পিটানো).

"The waves began to batter the ship."

Bay

A broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward (উপসাগর).

"We sailed into the calm waters of the bay."

Bead

A small piece of glass, stone, or similar material threaded in a string (মণি / পুঁতি).

"She wore a necklace made of colorful beads."

Berth

A ship's allotted place at a wharf or a bed on a ship/train (শয়নস্থান / নোঙ্গরস্থান).

"We booked a sleeper berth on the train."

Beset

To trouble or threaten persistently (ঘিরে ফেলা / জর্জরিত করা).

"The project was beset by technical problems."

Bewilder

To cause someone to become perplexed and confused (বিভ্রান্ত করা).

"The complex instructions served to bewilder the students."

Bizarre

Very strange or unusual (অদ্ভুত).

"He was wearing a bizarre outfit."

Blaze

A very large or fiercely burning fire (আগুন / শিখা).

"The firemen fought to control the blaze."

Bleak

Charmless and inhospitable; dreary (নির্জন / ম্লান).

"The future looks bleak for the company."

Bloc

A combination of countries or groups with a common purpose (জোট).

"The countries formed a trade bloc."

Blond

Having fair hair and a light complexion (সোনালি চুল).

"The child has blue eyes and blond hair."

Bloom

To produce flowers (ফুল ফোটা).

"The roses will bloom in spring."

Blot

A dark mark or stain (দাগ).

"There was an ink blot on the paper."

Blunder

A stupid or careless mistake (বড় ভুল).

"He made a terrible blunder in his speech."

Blunt

Having a worn-down edge or point; not sharp (অল্পবুদ্ধি / ভোঁতা).

"This knife is too blunt to cut anything."

Blush

To develop a pink tinge in the face from embarrassment or shame (লজ্জা পাওয়া / লাল হওয়া).

"She began to blush when he complimented her."

Boast

To talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction (গর্ব করা).

"He likes to boast about his achievements."

Boom

A period of great prosperity or rapid economic growth (উন্নতি / গর্জন).

"The economy is experiencing a boom."

Bounty

A sum paid for killing or capturing a person or animal; generosity (পুরস্কার / দান).

"There is a bounty on his head."

Bouquet

An attractively arranged bunch of flowers (ফুলের তোড়া).

"He gave her a bouquet of roses."

Brace

To prepare for something difficult or unpleasant (প্রস্তুত হওয়া / সমর্থন করা).

"You need to brace yourself for bad news."

Breeze

A gentle wind (মৃদু বাতাস).

"A cool breeze blew through the window."

Brew

To make beer or coffee by soaking, boiling, and fermentation (তৈরি করা).

"Let the tea brew for five minutes."

Brink

An extreme edge of land before a steep slope (প্রান্ত / কিনার).

"The company was on the brink of collapse."

Brisk

Active, fast, and energetic (তৎপর / চটপটে).

"They went for a brisk walk."

Bristol

A city in south-west England (ব্রিস্টল শহর).

"He studied at the University of Bristol."

Brittle

Hard but liable to break or shatter easily (ভঙ্গুর).

"As you age, bones can become brittle."

Brood

To think deeply about something that makes one unhappy (বিষণ্ণতা / চিন্তা করা).

"Don't sit and brood over your mistakes."

Bruise

An injury appearing as a purple mark on the skin (আঘাত / কালশিরা).

"He had a nasty bruise on his leg."

Buck

A male deer (হরিণ).

"The buck stood still in the forest."

Bud

A compact knob on a plant from which a flower or leaf develops (কুঁড়ি).

"The rose bush is full of buds."

Buffet

A meal where people serve themselves from different dishes (স্ব-পরিবেশন ভোজ).

"The hotel offers a breakfast buffet."

Bulge

To swell or protrude to an unnatural extent (ফুলে ওঠা).

"The bag began to bulge with books."

Bump

To knock or run into someone or something (ধাক্কা দেওয়া).

"I accidentally bumped into the table."

Bunk

To sleep in a bunk bed or leave without permission (খাট / পালান).

"We slept in a bunk bed at the camp."

Buoyant

Able to stay afloat; cheerful and optimistic (ভাসমান / প্রফুল্লিত).

"The boat is made of buoyant material."

Bureaucracy

Excessively complicated administrative procedure (আমলাতন্ত্র).

"We had to deal with a lot of bureaucracy."

Burgeon

To begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish (বৃদ্ধি পাওয়া / মুকুলিত হওয়া).

"The town began to burgeon into a city."

Burger

A flat round cake of minced beef, fried or grilled (বার্গার).

"He ordered a cheeseburger and fries."

Burrow

A hole or tunnel dug by a small animal (গর্ত).

"The rabbit disappeared into its burrow."

Bust

A sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest (ভাস্কর্য).

"There was a bronze bust of the founder."

Bustle

Move in an energetic or noisy manner (হৈচৈ).

"The market was full of hustle and bustle."

Butcher

A person whose trade is cutting up and selling meat (কসাই).

"We bought the meat from the butcher."

Buzz

A low, continuous humming sound (গুঞ্জন).

"I could hear the buzz of bees."