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Vocabulary Practice for starting with E and F Words

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Eastern

Situated in or directed toward the east (পূর্ব).

"The sun rises in the eastern sky."

Eccentric

Unconventional and slightly strange (উদ্ভট / অদ্ভুত).

"He is known for his eccentric behavior."

Eclipse

An obscuring of the light from one celestial body by the passage of another (গ্রহন).

"We watched the solar eclipse yesterday."

Eddy

A circular movement of water, counter to a main current (ঘূর্ণিবায়ু / আবর্ত).

"The boat was caught in a dangerous eddy."

Edible

Fit to be eaten (ভোজ্য).

"These wild berries are edible."

Ego

A person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance (অহংকার).

"His massive ego caused problems with his colleagues."

Eke

To manage to support oneself or make a living with difficulty (কষ্টে দিনাতিপাত করা).

"They manage to eke out a living by farming."

Elapse

(of time) pass or go by (অতিবাহিত হওয়া).

"Weeks elapsed before he replied."

Elated

Ecstatically happy (উচ্ছ্বসিত).

"She was elated when she got the job."

Elegant

Pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance or manner (মার্জিত).

"She wore an elegant black dress."

Elevate

To raise or lift something up (উন্নত করা / উঁচুতে তোলা).

"We need to elevate the standards of education."

Elicit

To evoke or draw out a response (প্রকাশ করা / বের করে আনা).

"The police tried to elicit the truth from the suspect."

Elite

A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities (অভিজাত).

"Only the elite athletes compete in the Olympics."

Eloquent

Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing (বাকপটু).

"He gave an eloquent speech."

Embargo

An official ban on trade or other commercial activity (নিষেধাজ্ঞা).

"The country imposed an embargo on arms sales."

Embark

To go on board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle (আরোহণ করা / শুরু করা).

"We are about to embark on a new journey."

Embed

To fix an object firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass (বসান / গ্রথিত করা).

"The bullet was embedded in the wall."

Embody

To be an expression of or give a tangible or visible form to an idea, quality, or feeling (মূর্ত করা / সংগঠিত করা).

"She embodies the spirit of hope."

Emigrate

To leave one's own country in order to settle permanently in another (দেশত্যাগ করা).

"His family decided to emigrate to Canada."

Eminent

Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession (বিশিষ্ট).

"He is an eminent scientist."

Endow

To give or bequeath an income or property to (দান করা).

"The millionaire endowed the university with a large sum."

Engrave

To cut or carve a text or design on a hard surface (খোদাই করা).

"They engraved his name on the trophy."

Engross

To absorb all the attention or interest of (নিমগ্ন করা).

"The book engrossed him completely."

Enrich

To improve or enhance the quality or value of (সমৃদ্ধ করা).

"Reading can enrich your mind."

Ensemble

A group of musicians, actors, or dancers who perform together (সমবেত বাদকদল / মোট ফল).

"The jazz ensemble played beautifully."

Entail

To involve something as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence (ফলস্বরূপ ঘটা).

"The job entails a lot of travel."

Entangle

To cause to become twisted together with or caught in (আটকানো / জট পাকানো).

"The dolphin became entangled in the fishing net."

Entreat

To ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something (অনুরোধ করা).

"I entreat you to show mercy."

Entrepreneur

A person who organizes and operates a business (উদ্যোক্তা).

"She is a successful entrepreneur."

Envisage

To contemplate or conceive of as a possibility or a desirable future event (সম্ভাব্যতা যাচাই করা / কল্পনা করা).

"I cannot envisage a world without music."

Envy

A feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck (ঈর্ষা).

"He watched with envy as they drove away in a new car."

Enzyme

A substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst (উত্সেচক).

"Digestive enzymes help break down food."

Ephemeral

Lasting for a very short time (ক্ষণস্থায়ী).

"Fashions are often ephemeral."

Epoch

A period of time in history or a person's life (যুগ).

"The Victorian epoch was a time of great change."

Equator

An imaginary line drawn around the earth equally distant from both poles (বিষুবরেখা).

"It is very hot near the equator."

Equitable

Fair and impartial (ন্যায়সঙ্গত).

"We need an equitable distribution of resources."

Equivocal

Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous (দ্ব্যর্থবোধক / সন্দেহজনক).

"His answer was equivocal."

Eradicate

To destroy completely; put an end to (নির্মূল করা).

"We must eradicate poverty from our society."

Errand

A short journey undertaken in order to deliver or collect something (ফরমায়েশি কাজ).

"I have to run an errand for my mother."

Erratic

Not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable (অনিশ্চিত / অনিয়মিত).

"His behavior has become erratic lately."

Erupt

To break out or burst forth suddenly (বিস্ফোরিত হওয়া).

"The volcano could erupt at any time."

Escalate

To increase rapidly (ধাপে ধাপে বৃদ্ধি করা).

"The conflict began to escalate."

Escalator

A moving staircase (চলন্ত সিঁড়ি).

"Take the escalator to the second floor."

Essence

The intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something (সারাংশ / মূলসত্তা).

"Freedom is the very essence of democracy."

Estate

An extensive area of land in the country, usually with a large house (জমিদারি / সম্পত্তি).

"He lives on a large estate."

Esteem

Respect and admiration (সম্মান).

"She is held in high esteem by her colleagues."

Eternal

Lasting or existing forever; without end (চিরন্তন).

"He promised her eternal love."

Ethnic

Relating to a population subgroup with a common national or cultural tradition (জাতিগত).

"The city has a diverse ethnic population."

Etiquette

The customary code of polite behavior in society (শিষ্টাচার).

"Social etiquette dictates how we should behave."

Evade

To escape or avoid, especially by cleverness or trickery (এড়ানো).

"He tried to evade paying taxes."

Evict

To expel (someone) from a property, especially with the support of the law (উচ্ছেদ করা).

"The landlord threatened to evict the tenants."

Evoke

To bring or recall to the conscious mind (উদ্দীপনা জাগানো / মনে করিয়ে দেওয়া).

"The music evoked memories of his childhood."

Exacerbate

To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse (বৃদ্ধি করা / খারাপ করা).

"Stress can exacerbate the symptoms."

Exaggerate

To represent something as being larger, better, or worse than it really is (অতিরঞ্জিত করা).

"Don't exaggerate the importance of this event."

Exasperate

To irritate intensely; infuriate (উত্তেজিত করা / ক্ষিপ্ত করা).

"His constant questions began to exasperate her."

Excavate

To make a hole or channel by digging (খনন করা).

"Archaeologists plan to excavate the site."

Excel

To be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject (অতিক্রম করা / শ্রেষ্ঠ হওয়া).

"She excels at mathematics."

Excerpt

A short extract from a film, broadcast, or piece of music or writing (উদ্ধৃতি).

"He read an excerpt from his new book."

Exclaim

To cry out suddenly, especially in surprise, anger, or pain (চিৎকার করা).

"'Look out!' he exclaimed."

Excursion

A short journey or trip, especially one engaged in as a leisure activity (ভ্রমণ).

"We went on a day excursion to the mountains."

Exert

To make a physical or mental effort (প্রয়োগ করা / চেষ্টা করা).

"You need to exert yourself to win."

Exhilarate

To make someone feel very happy, animated, or elated (উচ্ছ্বসিত করা).

"The speed of the car exhilarated him."

Exhort

To strongly encourage or urge someone to do something (উপদেশ দেওয়া / উৎসাহিত করা).

"The coach exhorted the team to play harder."

Exile

The state of being barred from one's native country (নির্বাসিত).

"He lived in exile for many years."

Exorbitant

(of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high (অত্যধিক).

"They charged exorbitant prices for the tickets."

Exotic

Originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country (বহিরাগত / অদ্ভুত).

"She likes to cook exotic dishes."

Expedient

Convenient and practical although possibly improper or immoral (সমীচীন / সুবিধাজনক).

"It was expedient to ignore the rules."

Expedition

A journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose (অভিযান).

"They organized an expedition to the South Pole."

Explicit

Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion (স্পষ্ট).

"He gave explicit instructions on how to do it."

Exploit

To make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource) (শোষণ করা / কাজে লাগানো).

"We should exploit our natural resources carefully."

Expose

To make something visible by uncovering it (প্রকাশ করা).

"The investigation exposed corruption in the company."

Exposition

A comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory (প্রদর্শন / ব্যাখ্যা).

"The book is a clear exposition of his theory."

Expulsion

The action of forcing someone to leave an organization (তাড়ানো / বহিষ্কার).

"The student faced expulsion for breaking the rules."

Exquisite

Extremely beautiful and, typically, delicate (সূক্ষ্ম / চমৎকার).

"She wore an exquisite necklace."

Exterminate

To destroy completely (নির্মূল করা).

"We need to exterminate these pests."

Extort

To obtain something by force, threats, or other unfair means (চাঁদাবাজি করা).

"He tried to extort money from the shopkeeper."

Extravagant

Lacking restraint in spending money or using resources (অসংযত / অপব্যয়ী).

"It was an extravagant wedding."

Exuberant

Filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement (উচ্ছ্বসিত / সমৃদ্ধ).

"The exuberant crowd cheered loudly."

Fabulous

Extraordinary, especially extraordinarily large (কল্পিত / চমৎকার).

"We had a fabulous time at the party."

Facet

One side of something many-sided (দিক / पहलू).

"He revealed a new facet of his personality."

Fade

To gradually grow faint and disappear (বিবর্ণ হওয়া).

"The color of the curtains began to fade."

Faint

Feeling weak and dizzy and close to losing consciousness (অজ্ঞান / দুর্বল).

"She felt faint from hunger."

Falcon

A bird of prey with long pointed wings and a notched beak (বাজপাখি).

"The falcon dived to catch its prey."

Fallacy

A mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument (ভ্রান্তি).

"It is a common fallacy that cold weather causes colds."

Fallible

Capable of making mistakes or being erroneous (ভুল হতে পারে এমন).

"Human beings are fallible."

Falter

To start to lose strength or momentum (নড়বড়ে হওয়া / তোতলানো).

"His voice began to falter."

Famine

Extreme scarcity of food (দুর্ভিক্ষ).

"The famine caused widespread starvation."

Fanatic

A person filled with excessive and single-minded zeal (ধর্মান্ধ / অন্ধভক্ত).

"He is a fitness fanatic."

Fancy

Elaborate in structure or decoration (অভিনব / শৌখিন).

"She wore a fancy dress to the party."

Fastidious

Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail (খুঁতখুঁতে / বিশ্বাসী).

"He is very fastidious about his appearance."

Fatigue

Extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion (ক্লান্তি).

"She was suffering from fatigue."

Fatuous

Silly and pointless (বোকা / মিথ্যা).

"He made a fatuous comment."

Feat

An achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength (কৃতিত্ব).

"Climbing the mountain was a remarkable feat."

Feeble

Lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness (দুর্বল).

"His voice was feeble and weak."

Fend

To look after and provide for oneself (প্রতিরোধ করা / নিজের দেখাশোনা করা).

"He had to fend for himself from a young age."

Ferocious

Savagely fierce, cruel, or violent (হিংস্র).

"A ferocious dog guarded the gate."

Ferry

A boat or ship for conveying passengers and goods (ফেরি).

"We took the ferry across the river."

Fervent

Having or displaying a passionate intensity (উগ্র / আবেগী).

"He was a fervent supporter of the cause."

Fester

To become septic; suppurate (পচে যাওয়া).

"The wound began to fester."

Fetch

To go for and then bring back (গিয়ে আনা).

"Please fetch me a glass of water."

Fetter

To restrict or restrain (someone) in an unfair or undesirable fashion (প্রতিবন্ধক / শিকল পরাল).

"He felt fettered by the rules."

Feud

A prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute (বিবাদ).

"The family feud lasted for years."

Fever

An abnormally high body temperature (জ্বর).

"He has a high fever."

Fickle

Changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection (চঞ্চল).

"Fashion is a fickle business."

Fidelity

Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief (বিশ্বস্ততা).

"They swore fidelity to the king."

Fierce

Having or displaying an intense or ferocious aggressiveness (উগ্র / হিংস্র).

"The lion gave a fierce roar."

Filth

Disgusting dirt (ময়লা).

"The house was covered in filth."

Fist

A person's hand when the fingers are bent in towards the palm (মুষ্টি).

"He clenched his hand into a fist."

Flabby

(of a part of the body) soft, loose, and fleshy (চর্বিযুক্ত / থলথলে).

"He needs to exercise to get rid of his flabby stomach."

Flake

A small, flat, thin piece of something (টুকরো / আঁশ).

"Large flakes of snow began to fall."

Flank

The side of a person's or animal's body between the ribs and the hip (পাশ).

"The horse had a brand on its flank."

Flare

To burn with a sudden intensity (প্রজ্বলিত হওয়া).

"The match flared up and then went out."

Flask

A container for liquids (ফ্লাস্ক).

"He carried a flask of tea."

Flatter

To praise lavishly or insincerely (চাটুকারিতা করা).

"He tried to flatter the boss."

Flaunt

To display (something) ostentatiously (জাহির করা / দেখানো).

"She liked to flaunt her wealth."

Flee

To run away from a place or situation of danger (পালায়ন করা).

"The refugees had to flee their homes."

Fleeting

Lasting for a very short time (দ্রুতগতি / ক্ষণস্থায়ী).

"We only caught a fleeting glimpse of the deer."

Flesh

The soft substance consisting of muscle and fat (মাংস).

"The tiger tore at the flesh of its prey."

Flicker

To shine with an unsteady light (ঝিকিমিকি করা).

"The candle began to flicker in the wind."

Fling

To throw or hurl forcefully (নিক্ষেপ করা).

"He flung the door open."

Float

To rest or move on or near the surface of a liquid without sinking (ভেসে থাকা).

"Wood floats on water."

Flock

A number of birds of one kind feeding, resting, or traveling together (পাখির ঝাঁক).

"A flock of sheep blocked the road."

Flourish

To grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way (সমৃদ্ধ হওয়া).

"Plants flourish in this warm climate."

Fluff

Soft fibers from fabrics such as wool or cotton (নরম আঁশ).

"She brushed the fluff off her coat."

Flutter

To fly unsteadily or hover by flapping the wings quickly (ঝাপটানো).

"The butterfly fluttered its wings."

Foil

To prevent (something considered wrong or undesirable) from succeeding (ব্যর্থ করে দেওয়া / রাংতা).

"The police foiled the bank robbery."

Forerunner

A person or thing that precedes the coming or development of someone or something else (অগ্রদূত).

"The telegraph was a forerunner of the telephone."

Foresee

To be aware of beforehand; predict (আগাম দেখা).

"I did not foresee any problems."

Forestry

The science or practice of planting, managing, and caring for forests (বনায়ন).

"He studied forestry at university."

Forfeit

To lose or be deprived of (property or a right or privilege) as a penalty for wrongdoing (বাজেয়াপ্ত হওয়া).

"If you cancel now, you forfeit your deposit."

Formidable

Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable (ভীতিপ্রদ / দুর্দান্ত).

"He has a formidable opponent."

Fort

A fortified building or strategic position (দুর্গ).

"The soldiers defended the fort."

Forte

A thing at which someone excels (কারো বিশেষ দক্ষতা).

"Cooking is not my forte."

Fortify

To strengthen (a place) with defensive works (সুরক্ষিত করা).

"They decided to fortify the town against attack."

Foster

To encourage or promote the development of (লালনপালন করা).

"The teacher tried to foster a love of reading."

Foyer

An entrance hall or other open area in a building (প্রবেশপথের হলঘর).

"We met in the hotel foyer."

Fragile

Easily broken or damaged (ভঙ্গুর).

"Be careful with that vase, it's very fragile."

Fragrance

A pleasant, sweet smell (সুগন্ধ).

"The flowers have a lovely fragrance."

Frail

(of a person) weak and delicate (দুর্বল / ভঙ্গুর).

"Her grandmother is old and frail."

Frantic

Wild or distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion (উন্মত্ত / ক্ষিপ্ত).

"She was frantic with worry."

Fraught

(of a situation or course of action) filled with or destined to result in (something undesirable) (পূর্ণ).

"The journey was fraught with danger."

Freak

A very unusual and unexpected event or situation (অদ্ভুত ঘটনা).

"It was a freak accident."

Fret

To be constantly or visibly worried or anxious (দুশ্চিন্তা করা).

"Don't fret about the details."

Fringe

The outer, marginal, or extreme part of an area, group, or sphere of activity (প্রান্ত / পাড়).

"He lives on the fringe of the city."

Frontier

A line or border separating two countries (সীমান্ত).

"They crossed the frontier at night."

Frown

To furrow one's brow in an expression of disapproval, displeasure, or concentration (ভ্রু কুঁচকানো).

"He looked at the bill with a frown."

Frugal

Sparing or economical with regard to money or food (মিতব্যয়ী).

"She lives a frugal life."

Fruition

The point at which a plan or project is realized (সাফল্য / পরিণতি).

"His plans finally came to fruition."

Fur

The short, fine, soft hair of certain animals (পশম).

"The cat has soft white fur."

Furious

Extremely angry (ক্ষিপ্ত / রাগান্বিত).

"He was furious about the mistake."

Fury

Wild or violent anger (প্রচণ্ড রাগ).

"She screamed in fury."

Fuss

A display of unnecessary or excessive excitement, activity, or interest (অযথা হইচই).

"What is all the fuss about?"

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