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Vocabulary Practice for Starting With G to I Words

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Gaily

In a cheerful or lighthearted way (আনন্দে / ফুর্তিতে).

"She laughed gaily at the joke."

Gale

A very strong wind (ঝড়).

"The ship was caught in a severe gale."

Gaol

A prison (জেল).

"He was sent to gaol for robbery."

Gape

To stare with one's mouth open wide in amazement or wonder (বিস্ময়ে হাঁ করে দেখা).

"They gaped at the beautiful fireworks."

Gaudy

Extravagantly bright or showy, typically so as to be tasteless (জমকালো / কুরুচিপূর্ণভাবে উজ্জ্বল).

"She wore a gaudy pink dress."

Gaunt

Lean and haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger, or age (রোগা / জীর্ণ).

"He looked gaunt after his long illness."

Genial

Friendly and cheerful (সদয় / বন্ধুত্বপূর্ণ).

"Our host was very genial and welcoming."

Ghastly

Causing great horror or fear (আতঙ্কদায়ক / জঘন্য).

"It was a ghastly crime."

Giggle

To laugh lightly and repeatedly in a silly way (খিকখিক করে হাসা).

"The girls began to giggle at the back of the class."

Gist

The substance or essence of a speech or text (সারাংশ / মূল কথা).

"I got the gist of his argument."

Glacier

A slowly moving mass or river of ice (হিমবাহ).

"The glacier is melting slowly due to global warming."

Glamour

An attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing (আকর্ষণ / জৌলুস).

"She loves the glamour of Hollywood."

Gland

An organ in the human or animal body which secretes particular chemical substances (গ্রন্থি).

"The doctor checked his swollen glands."

Gleam

To shine brightly, especially with reflected light (চকচক করা).

"Her eyes gleamed with joy."

Glide

To move with a smooth, continuous motion (ভেসে চলা / পিছলে চলা).

"The swan glided across the water."

Glimmer

A faint or unsteady light; a faint sign of a feeling (ক্ষীণ আলো / আভাস).

"There was a glimmer of hope."

Glimpse

A momentary or partial view (ঝলক / ক্ষণিকের দেখা).

"I caught a glimpse of the celebrity."

Glitter

To shine with a bright, shimmering reflected light (ঝকমক করা).

"Her diamond ring glittered in the light."

Gloomy

Dark or poorly lit; feeling distressed or pessimistic (বিষণ্ণ / অন্ধকারাচ্ছন্ন).

"The weather was dark and gloomy."

Gloss

Shine or luster on a smooth surface (উজ্জ্বলতা / চাকচিক্য).

"The paint has a high gloss finish."

Goad

To provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate an action (উস্কানি দেওয়া / তাড়া দেওয়া).

"He was goaded into fighting."

Grace

Simple elegance or refinement of movement (লাবণ্য / অনুগ্রহ).

"She danced with natural grace."

Gracious

Courteous, kind, and pleasant (উদার / মার্জিত).

"She was a gracious host."

Granary

A storehouse for threshed grain (শস্যাগার).

"The farm has a large granary."

Grate

To reduce food to small shreds; to sound harsh (কুচি করা / ঘর্ষণ করা).

"Grate the cheese for the pizza. / His voice grates on me."

Gratuity

A tip given to a waiter, taxicab driver, etc. (বকশিশ / উপহার).

"The waiter received a generous gratuity."

Grave

A place of burial; serious or solemn (কবর / গুরুতর).

"He visited his father's grave. / It was a grave mistake."

Gravel

A loose aggregation of small water-worn or pounded stones (নুড়ি / কাঁকর).

"The driveway is covered in gravel."

Gravity

The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth; extreme importance (মাধ্যাকর্ষণ / গুরুত্ব).

"Newton discovered the law of gravity. / He didn't understand the gravity of the situation."

Graze

To eat grass in a field (পশু চরা).

"Cows graze in the meadow."

Greedy

Having an intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food (লোভী).

"Don't be so greedy with the food."

Grief

Deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone's death (গভীর শোক).

"She was overcome with grief."

Grieve

To suffer grief (শোক করা).

"The nation grieved for the dead leader."

Grim

Forbidding or uninviting; depressing or worrying (ভয়ানক / কঠোর).

"The future looks grim."

Grin

To smile broadly (দাঁত বের করে হাসা).

"He had a wide grin on his face."

Grit

Small loose particles of stone or sand; courage and resolve (কাঁকর / মনোবল).

"She showed true grit in the face of adversity."

Groan

To make a deep inarticulate sound conveying pain, despair, or pleasure (গোঙানো / আর্তনাদ করা).

"He let out a groan of pain."

Grope

To feel about or search blindly or uncertainly with the hands (হাতড়ানো).

"She groped for the light switch in the dark."

Growl

To make a low guttural sound of anger in the throat (গর্জন করা).

"The dog began to growl at the stranger."

Grudge

A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury (ক্ষোভ / আক্রোশ).

"He holds a grudge against me."

Grumble

To complain about something in a bad-tempered way (গজগজ করা / নালিশ করা).

"He is always grumbling about the weather."

Gush

To flow out in a rapid and plentiful stream (বেগে বের হওয়া).

"Water gushed from the broken pipe."

Gust

A brief, strong rush of wind (দমকা বাতাস).

"A sudden gust of wind blew his hat off."

Hail

Pellets of frozen rain; to acclaim (শিলাবৃষ্টি / সম্ভাষণ করা).

"It started to hail heavily. / They hailed him as a hero."

Hamper

To hinder or impede the movement or progress of (বাধা দেওয়া).

"Bad weather hampered the rescue efforts."

Handicap

A circumstance that makes progress or success difficult (প্রতিবন্ধকতা).

"His lack of experience was a major handicap."

Handout

Something given free to a needy person or printed information (বিলিপত্র / দান).

"The teacher gave us a handout."

Handy

Convenient to handle or use; useful (কাজের / সুবিধাজনক).

"It's handy to have a flashlight."

Haphazard

Lacking any obvious principle of organization (এলোমেলো / বিশৃঙ্খল).

"The books were piled in a haphazard way."

Hardy

Robust; capable of enduring difficult conditions (কষ্টসহিষ্ণু / বলিষ্ঠ).

"These plants are very hardy."

Harness

To control and make use of (natural resources), especially to produce energy (কাজে লাগানো).

"We must harness the power of the sun."

Harsh

Cruel or severe (কঠোর / রূক্ষ).

"The punishment was too harsh."

Haste

Excessive speed or urgency of movement or action (তাড়াহুড়ো).

"More haste, less speed."

Hasty

Done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried (দ্রুত / অবিবেচক).

"He made a hasty decision."

Haul

To pull or drag with effort or force (টানা / বহন করা).

"They hauled the boat out of the water."

Haunt

To visit habitually or appear to frequently as a spirit (হানা দেওয়া / আড্ডাখানা).

"The memory still haunts him."

Haven

A place of safety or refuge (আশ্রয়স্থল).

"The garden is a haven of peace."

Havoc

Widespread destruction (ব্যাপক ধ্বংস / বিশৃঙ্খলা).

"The storm wreaked havoc on the coast."

Hawk

A bird of prey; to watch closely (বাজপাখি / কড়া নজর রাখা).

"He watched them like a hawk."

Headstrong

Self-willed and obstinate (একগুঁয়ে / জেদি).

"He is too headstrong to listen."

Heap

An untidy collection of things piled up (গাদা / স্তূপ).

"There was a heap of clothes on the floor."

Heave

To lift or haul (a heavy thing) with great effort (জোরে তোলা / দীর্ঘশ্বাস ফেলা).

"He heaved the heavy sack onto his shoulder."

Hectic

Full of incessant or frantic activity (অস্থির / ব্যস্তপূর্ণ).

"It was a hectic day at the office."

Hedge

A fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes (ঝোপের বেড়া).

"A hedge surrounds the garden."

Hemisphere

A half of a sphere; half of the earth (গোলার্ধ).

"We live in the Northern Hemisphere."

Herd

A large group of animals (পশুর পাল).

"A herd of elephants crossed the road."

Hereditary

Conferred by or based on inheritance (বংশগত).

"Diabetes can be hereditary."

Hierarchy

A system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other (ক্রমবিন্যাস).

"There is a strict hierarchy in the company."

Hike

A long walk, especially in the country or wilderness (দীর্ঘ পথ হাঁটা).

"We went for a hike in the woods."

Hilarious

Extremely amusing (হাস্যকর).

"The movie was hilarious."

Hinge

A movable joint or mechanism; to depend on (কবজা / নির্ভর করা).

"Everything hinges on this decision."

Hitch

A temporary interruption or problem (খটকা / সমস্যা).

"The plan went off without a hitch."

Hitherto

Until now or until the point in time under discussion (এতদিন যাবৎ / এখন পর্যন্ত).

"A hitherto unknown species of bird."

Holocaust

Destruction or slaughter on a mass scale (মহাবিপদ / ব্যাপক ধ্বংসযজ্ঞ).

"The nuclear holocaust destroyed everything."

Hop

To move by jumping on one foot or both feet (লাফানো).

"The rabbit hopped away."

Horticulture

The art or practice of garden cultivation and management (উদ্যানপালন বিদ্যা).

"He is studying horticulture at college."

Hound

To harass, persecute, or pursue relentlessly (নাছোড়বান্দা হয়ে তাড়া করা).

"The press hounded him for days."

Hover

To remain in one place in the air (ভেসে থাকা / ওড়া).

"The helicopter hovered overhead."

Howl

To make a long, loud, doleful cry (আর্তনাদ করা / গর্জন করা).

"The wolf began to howl at the moon."

Hubbub

A chaotic din caused by a crowd of people (হট্টগোল).

"I could hardly hear above the hubbub."

Huddle

To crowd together; nestle closely (গাদাগাদি করা).

"They huddled together for warmth."

Hum

To make a low, steady continuous sound (গুনগুন করা).

"She began to hum a tune."

Humdrum

Lacking variety or excitement; dull (একঘেয়ে / নিরস).

"He wanted to escape his humdrum life."

Hurl

To throw (an object) with great force (জোরে নিক্ষেপ করা).

"He hurled the rock into the river."

Hysterical

Deriving from or affected by uncontrolled extreme emotion (উন্মত্ত / হিস্টিরিয়াগ্রস্ত).

"She became hysterical when she heard the news."

Illusion

A deceptive appearance or impression (বিভ্রম / মরীচিকা).

"The magician created an illusion of flying."

Imitate

To copy or simulate (অনুকরণ করা).

"Children often imitate their parents."

Immerse

To dip or submerge in a liquid (নিমজ্জিত করা / মগ্ন থাকা).

"He immersed himself in his work."

Imminent

About to happen (আসন্ন).

"A storm is imminent."

Impair

To weaken or damage (ক্ষতিগ্রস্ত করা / দুর্বল করা).

"Alcohol can impair your driving ability."

Impart

To make (information) known; communicate (প্রদান করা / জানানো).

"Teachers impart knowledge to students."

Imperial

Relating to an empire (সাম্রাজ্যিক).

"The imperial palace is magnificent."

Impetus

The force or energy with which a body moves (প্রেরণা / গতিবেগ).

"The new funding gave fresh impetus to the project."

Implicit

Implied though not plainly expressed (অন্তর্নিহিত / অকথিত).

"There was an implicit agreement between them."

Impromptu

Done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed (তাৎক্ষণিক).

"He gave an impromptu speech."

Impulse

A sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act (আবেগ / প্ররোচনা).

"He bought the car on impulse."

Inapt

Not suitable or appropriate (অযোগ্য / অনুপযুক্ত).

"His remark was completely inapt."

Incipient

In an initial stage; beginning to happen or develop (প্রারম্ভিক / উদীয়মান).

"We spotted signs of incipient decay."

Incite

To encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior) (উস্কানি দেওয়া).

"He was accused of inciting violence."

Inclusive

Containing or including everything (অন্তর্ভুক্ত / সামগ্রিক).

"The price is inclusive of all taxes."

Incongruous

Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something (অসামঞ্জস্যপূর্ণ).

"The modern furniture looked incongruous in the old house."

Incur

To become subject to (something unwelcome or unpleasant) as a result of one's own behavior (ডেকে আনা / ভোগ করা).

"You will incur a fine if you are late."

Indelible

Making marks that cannot be removed (অমোচনীয় / স্থায়ী).

"The experience left an indelible impression on him."

Indemnity

Security or protection against a loss or other financial burden (ক্ষতিপূরণ / নিষ্কৃতি).

"They paid an indemnity to the victims."

Indicative

Serving as a sign or indication of something (নির্দেশক).

"These symptoms are indicative of a serious illness."

Indigenous

Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native (দেশীয় / আদিবাসী).

"The kangaroo is indigenous to Australia."

Indignant

Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment (ক্ষুব্ধ).

"She became indignant when accused of lying."

Indispensable

Absolutely necessary (অপরিহার্য).

"Water is indispensable for life."

Induce

To succeed in persuading or influencing (someone) to do something (প্ররোচিত করা / ঘটানো).

"Nothing could induce me to go there."

Indulge

To allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of (প্রশ্রয় দেওয়া / মগ্ন থাকা).

"I decided to indulge in some chocolate."

Inept

Having or showing no skill; clumsy (অদক্ষ).

"He made an inept attempt to apologize."

Inert

Lacking the ability or strength to move (জড় / নিষ্ক্রিয়).

"The gas is chemically inert."

Inevitable

Certain to happen; unavoidable (অনিবার্য).

"War seemed inevitable."

Infant

A very young child or baby (শিশু).

"The infant was sleeping in the crib."

Infect

To affect (a person, organism, etc.) with a disease-causing organism (সংক্রমিত করা).

"The wound got infected."

Inference

A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning (অনুমান / সিদ্ধান্ত).

"What inference can we draw from these facts?"

Inferior

Lower in rank, status, or quality (নিকৃষ্ট / নিম্নমানের).

"This product is of inferior quality."

Infest

To be present (in a place or site) in large numbers, typically so as to cause damage or disease (উপদ্রব করা / ছেয়ে ফেলা).

"The kitchen was infested with ants."

Infirmary

A place in a large institution for the care of those who are ill (হাসপাতাল / চিকিৎসালয়).

"He was taken to the school infirmary."

Inflict

To cause (something unpleasant or painful) to be suffered by someone or something (আরোপ করা / হানা দেওয়া).

"They inflicted heavy losses on the enemy."

Influx

An arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things (অন্তঃপ্রবাহ / আগমন).

"There was a sudden influx of tourists."

Infringe

To actively break the terms of (a law, agreement, etc.) (লঙ্ঘন করা).

"Do not infringe on my rights."

Ingenious

Clever, original, and inventive (উদ্ভাবনী শক্তিসম্পন্ন / চতুর).

"An ingenious solution to the problem."

Innumerable

Too many to be counted (অগণিত / অসংখ্য).

"There are innumerable stars in the sky."

Insane

In a state of mind that prevents normal perception, behavior, or social interaction (পাগল).

"That is an insane idea."

Insipid

Lacking flavor or interest (বিস্বাদ / নিরস).

"The soup was watery and insipid."

Insolent

Showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect (ঔদ্ধত্যপূর্ণ / বেয়াদব).

"He was punished for his insolent behavior."

Insolvent

Unable to pay debts owed (দেউলিয়া).

"The company was declared insolvent."

Insomnia

Habitual sleeplessness; inability to sleep (অনিদ্রা).

"He suffers from chronic insomnia."

Instinct

An innate, typically fixed pattern of behavior in animals in response to certain stimuli (সহজাত প্রবৃত্তি).

"Birds learn to fly by instinct."

Insulate

To protect (something) by interposing material that prevents the loss of heat or the intrusion of sound (পৃথক রাখা / তাপ বা শব্দ রোধ করা).

"The house is well insulated against the cold."

Integral

Necessary to make a whole complete; essential or fundamental (অবিচ্ছেদ্য).

"Music is an integral part of the film."

Integrity

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles (সততা / অখণ্ডতা).

"He is a man of high integrity."

Intelligible

Able to be understood; comprehensible (বোধ্য / স্পষ্ট).

"His speech was barely intelligible."

Interim

For the intervening period; provisional or temporary (অন্তর্বর্তীকালীন).

"An interim government was formed."

Intermittent

Occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady (থামিয়া থামিয়া / সবিরাম).

"There was intermittent rain all day."

Intervene

To come between so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events (হস্তক্ষেপ করা).

"The police had to intervene to stop the fight."

Intervention

The action or process of intervening (হস্তক্ষেপ).

"Military intervention was necessary."

Intimate

Closely acquainted; familiar (অন্তরঙ্গ).

"They are intimate friends."

Intimidate

To frighten or overawe (someone), especially in order to make them do what one wants (ভয় দেখানো).

"Don't let them intimidate you."

Intricate

Very complicated or detailed (জটিল).

"The watch has an intricate mechanism."

Intrigue

To arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate (কৌতূহলী করা / চক্রান্ত).

"The mystery intrigued me."

Intrinsic

Belonging naturally; essential (অন্তর্নিহিত).

"Gold has intrinsic value."

Intuition

The ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning (অন্তর্দৃষ্টি / স্বজ্ঞা).

"I had an intuition that something was wrong."

Inundate

To overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with (প্লাবিত করা).

"We were inundated with complaints."

Invade

To enter (a country or region) so as to subjugate or occupy it (আক্রমণ করা).

"The army invaded the country at dawn."

Invigilate

To supervise candidates during an examination (পরীক্ষায় পাহারা দেওয়া).

"Teachers invigilate the exams."

Invincible

Too powerful to be defeated or overcome (অজেয়).

"The team seemed invincible."

Irony

The expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite (বিদ্রূপ / পরিহাস).

"The irony is that he made a mistake while correcting others."

Irritable

Having or showing a tendency to be easily annoyed or made angry (খিটখিটে).

"He gets irritable when he is hungry."

Isle

An island or peninsula, especially a small one (ছোট দ্বীপ).

"The Isle of Man is famous for its races."

Itinerary

A planned route or journey (ভ্রমণসূচি).

"We planned a detailed itinerary for our trip."

Ivory

A hard creamy-white substance composing the main part of the tusks of an elephant (হাতির দাঁত).

"Piano keys were once made of ivory."