Vocabulary Practice for Starting With J to O Words
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Jagged
Having rough, sharp points protruding (অমসৃণ / খাঁজকাটা).
Janitor
A person employed to take care of a building (দারোয়ান / তত্ত্বাবধায়ক).
Jeer
To make rude and mocking remarks (ব্যঙ্গ করা).
Jerk
A quick, sharp, sudden movement (ঝাঁকুনি).
Jog
To run at a steady, gentle pace (জগিং করা / ধীরে দৌড়ানো).
Jolt
A sudden rough or violent movement (ঝাঁকুনি / ধাক্কা).
Jumble
An untidy collection or pile of things (এলোমেলো বা মিশ্রিত করা).
Jury
A body of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case (জুরি / বিচারক মণ্ডলী).
Juvenile
For or relating to young people (কিশোর / অপরিণত).
Keen
Having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm (উত্সাহী / প্রখর).
Kernel
The central or most important part of something (শস্য / কেন্দ্রস্থল).
Kindle
To light or set on fire; to arouse an emotion (প্রজ্বালিত করা).
Knot
A fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar (গিঁট).
Lace
A fine open fabric of cotton or silk (জরি / ফিতা).
Laden
Heavily loaded or weighed down (বোঝাই / পূর্ণ).
Lag
To fall behind in movement, progress, or development (পিছিয়ে পড়া).
Lamb
A young sheep (মেষশাবক).
Lame
Unable to walk normally because of an injury or defect (পঙ্গু / খোঁড়া).
Lament
To mourn; express grief or unhappiness (বিলাপ করা).
Languid
Displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort (নিস্তেজ / অবসন্ন).
Lap
The flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person (কোল / ভাঁজ).
Lapse
A temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment (ত্রুটি / বিচ্যুতি).
Lash
To strike with a whip or stick (কশাঘাত করা).
Latent
Existing but not yet developed or manifest (সুপ্ত / গুপ্ত).
Lateral
Of, at, toward, or from the side or sides (পার্শ্বিক).
Laudable
Deserving praise and commendation (প্রশংসনীয়).
Lava
Hot molten or semi-fluid rock erupted from a volcano (লাভা).
Lavish
Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious (খরচে / প্রচুর).
Lawn
An area of short, mown grass in a yard, garden, or park (লন / ঘাসের জমি).
Lax
Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful (শিথিল / অমনোযোগী).
Layman
A person without professional or specialized knowledge (সাধারণ মানুষ).
Layoff
A discharge of a worker or workers (ছাঁটাই).
Leaflet
A printed sheet of paper containing information or advertising (প্রচারপত্র).
Leap
Jump or spring a long way (লাফ).
Legislate
To make or enact laws (আইন প্রণয়ন করা).
Legitimate
Conforming to the law or to rules (বৈধ / ন্যায়সঙ্গত).
Lenient
Permissive, merciful, or tolerant (কোমল / দয়ালু).
Leprosy
A contagious disease that affects the skin (কুষ্ঠ রোগ).
Lethal
Sufficient to cause death (প্রাণঘাতী).
Liaison
Communication or cooperation which facilitates a close working relationship (যোগাযোগ / সংযোগ).
Lick
To pass the tongue over (something) (চাটা).
Limb
An arm or leg of a person or four-legged animal (অঙ্গ / শাখা).
Limp
To walk with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or stiff leg (খুঁড়িয়ে চলা).
Linger
To stay in a place longer than necessary (দেরি করা / থাকা).
Litter
Trash, such as paper, cans, and bottles, that is left lying in an open or public place (আবর্জনা).
Livestock
Farm animals regarded as an asset (গবাদি পশু).
Loaf
A quantity of bread that is shaped and baked in one piece (পাউরুটি).
Loath
Reluctant; unwilling (অনিচ্ছুক).
Lofty
Of imposing height (সুউচ্চ / মহৎ).
Log
A part of the trunk or a large branch of a tree that has been cut off (কাঠের গুঁড়ি / নথি রাখা).
Loll
To sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way (আলসেমিতে গা এলিয়ে দেওয়া).
Loom
To appear as a vague form, especially one that is large or threatening (আবছাভাবে দেখা দেওয়া).
Loth
Reluctant; unwilling (অনিচ্ছুক).
Lucid
Expressed clearly; easy to understand (স্পষ্ট / প্রাঞ্জল).
Ludicrous
So foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing (হাস্যকর).
Lull
A temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity (সাময়িক বিরতি / শান্ত করা).
Lump
A compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape (পিণ্ড / দলা).
Lure
To tempt (a person or animal) to do something or to go somewhere (প্রলোভন দেখানো).
Lurk
To be or remain hidden so as to wait in ambush (ওত পেতে থাকা).
Mackintosh
A full-length waterproof coat (রেইনকোট).
Madden
To drive someone insane or make them very angry (উন্মত্ত করা).
Magnate
A wealthy and influential person, especially in business (ধনকুবের).
Maiden
An unmarried girl or young woman (কুমারী / প্রথম).
Maim
To wound or injure (someone) so that part of the body is permanently damaged (পঙ্গু করা).
Maize
A cereal plant that yields large grains set in rows on a cob; corn (ভুট্টা).
Malice
The intention or desire to do evil (দ্বেষ / আক্রোশ).
Malignant
Malevolent; (of a disease) very virulent or infectious (মারাত্মক / ক্ষতিকর).
Malleable
Able to be hammered or pressed permanently out of shape without breaking or cracking (নমনীয়).
Maltreat
To treat (a person or animal) cruelly or with violence (দুর্ব্যবহার করা).
Mammal
A warm-blooded vertebrate animal (স্তন্যপায়ী).
Manacle
A metal band, chain, or shackle for fastening someone's hands or ankles (হাতকড়া).
Maneuver
A movement or series of moves requiring skill and care (কৌশল).
Mania
Mental illness marked by periods of great excitement or euphoria (উন্মাদনা / বাতিক).
Maniac
A person exhibiting extreme symptoms of wild behavior (পাগল / উন্মাদ).
Manifest
Clear or obvious to the eye or mind (সুস্পষ্ট / প্রকাশ করা).
Mannerism
A habitual gesture or way of speaking or behaving (আচরণ / স্বভাব).
Mantle
A loose sleeveless cloak or shawl (আচ্ছাদন / চাদর).
Manure
Animal dung used for fertilizing land (সার).
Manuscript
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed (পাণ্ডুলিপি).
Mar
To impair the appearance of; disfigure (নষ্ট করা / ক্ষতি করা).
Marrow
A soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones (মজ্জা).
Marsh
An area of low-lying land that is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide (জলাভূমি).
Masculine
Having qualities or appearance traditionally associated with men (পৌরুষদীপ্ত).
Massacre
An indiscriminate and brutal slaughter of people (গণহত্যা).
Matrimony
The state or ceremony of being married; marriage (বিবাহ).
Meadow
A piece of grassland, especially one used for hay (তৃণভূমি).
Meagre
Lacking in quantity or quality (অল্প / নামমাত্র).
Meddle
To interfere in or busy oneself unduly with something that is not one's concern (নাক গলানো).
Medieval
Relating to the Middle Ages (মধ্যযুগীয়).
Mediocre
Of only moderate quality; not very good (মাঝারি মানের).
Meditate
To think deeply or focus one's mind for a period of time (ধ্যান করা).
Meek
Quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive (নম্র / বিনীত).
Melancholy
A feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause (বিষণ্ণতা).
Melodious
Of, producing, or having a pleasant tune; tuneful (সুরেলা).
Memento
An object kept as a reminder or souvenir of a person or event (স্মৃতিচিহ্ন).
Menace
A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger (ভীতি / বিপদ).
Mercantile
Relating to trade or commerce; commercial (বাণিজ্যিক).
Mercenary
Primarily concerned with making money at the expense of ethics (ভাড়াটে সৈনিক).
Mesh
Material made of a network of wire or thread (জাল).
Mess
A dirty or untidy state of things or of a place (নোংরা অবস্থা).
Metaphor
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable (রূপক).
Meteoric
Very rapid (উল্কাপাততুল্য / দ্রুত).
Meteorology
The branch of science concerned with the processes and phenomena of the atmosphere (আবহাওয়াবিদ্যা).
Meticulous
Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise (খুঁতখুঁতে / অতিসতর্ক).
Microbe
A microorganism, especially a bacterium causing disease (জীবাণু).
Microcosm
A community, place, or situation regarded as encapsulating in miniature the characteristic qualities of something much larger (ক্ষুদ্র প্রতিরূপ).
Migratory
Denoting an animal that migrates (পরিযায়ী).
Mildew
A thin whitish coating consisting of minute fungal hyphae (ছাতা পড়া).
Mimic
To imitate (someone or their actions or words), especially in order to entertain or ridicule (অনুকরণ করা).
Mingle
To mix or cause to mix together (মেশা).
Mint
A place where money is coined; an aromatic plant (টাঁকশাল / পুদিনা).
Mirage
An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions (মরীচিকা).
Mire
A stretch of swampy or boggy ground (কাদা / পাঁক).
Miscarriage
The spontaneous loss of a woman's pregnancy (গর্ভপাত).
Mischief
Playful misbehavior or troublemaking (দুষ্টুমি / অনিষ্ট).
Misdeed
A wicked or illegal act (অপকর্ম).
Miserable
Wretchedly unhappy or uncomfortable (দুঃখী / শোচনীয়).
Misgiving
A feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something (সংশয় / আশঙ্কা).
Mishap
An unlucky accident (দুর্ঘটনা / অঘটন).
Mitigate
To make less severe, serious, or painful (প্রশমিত করা).
Mock
To tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner (উপহাস করা).
Moist
Slightly wet (আর্দ্র / ভেজা).
Molest
To assault or abuse (someone) sexually (শ্লীলতাহানি করা).
Momentous
Of great importance or significance (অত্যন্ত গুরুত্বপূর্ণ).
Monarchy
A form of government with a monarch at the head (রাজতন্ত্র).
Monetary
Relating to money or currency (আর্থিক).
Monologue
A long speech by one actor in a play or movie (স্বগতভুক্তি).
Monopoly
The exclusive possession or control of the supply or trade in a commodity or service (একচেটিয়া অধিকার).
Monstrous
Having the ugly or frightening appearance of a monster (দানবীয় / বীভৎস).
Morbid
Characterized by or appealing to an abnormal and unhealthy interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects (অসুস্থ / বিকারগ্রস্ত).
Mosaic
A picture or pattern produced by arranging together small colored pieces of hard material (মোজাইক).
Motif
A decorative design or pattern (মূলভাব / মোটিফ).
Motto
A short sentence or phrase chosen as encapsulating the beliefs or ideals guiding an individual, family, or institution (নীতিবাক্য).
Mourn
To feel or show deep sorrow or regret for (someone or their death) (শোক করা).
Moustache
A strip of hair left to grow above the upper lip (গোঁফ).
Mucous
Relating to, producing, covered with, or of the nature of mucus (শ্লেষ্মা সংক্রান্ত).
Muddle
To bring into a disordered or confusing state (বিশৃঙ্খল করা).
Multitude
A large number (বহুসংখ্যক / ভিড়).
Mundane
Lacking interest or excitement; dull (পার্থিব / জাগতিক / একঘেয়ে).
Murmur
A soft, indistinct sound made by a person or group of people speaking quietly (ফিসফিস করা).
Muster
To assemble (troops), especially for inspection or in preparation for battle (একত্র করা).
Myriad
A countless or extremely great number (অসংখ্য).
Mythology
A collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition (পৌরাণিক কাহিনী).
Nap
Sleep lightly or briefly, especially during the day (অল্পক্ষণ ঘুমানো).
Narcotic
A drug or other substance affecting mood or behavior (মাদকদ্রব্য).
Nasty
Highly unpleasant, especially to the senses; physically nauseating (কদর্য / নোংরা).
Natal
Relating to the place or time of one's birth (জন্মগত).
Naught
Nothing (শূন্য / কিছুই না).
Nausea
A feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit (বমি বমি ভাব).
Neat
Arranged in an orderly, tidy way (পরিচ্ছন্ন / পরিপাটি).
Negation
The contradiction or denial of something (অস্বীকার / নেতিবাচকতা).
Neurosis
A relatively mild mental illness that is not caused by organic disease (স্নায়ুরোগ).
Neurotic
Suffering from, caused by, or relating to neurosis (স্নায়ুবিক / অত্যধিক উদ্বিগ্ন).
Nibble
To take small bites out of (টুকরা টুকরা করা / কামড়ানো).
Nicety
A fine detail or distinction (সূক্ষ্ম বিচার).
Nostalgia
A sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past (অতীতের জন্য আকুলতা).
Notation
A series or system of written symbols used to represent numbers, amounts, or elements (চিহ্ন ব্যবস্থা).
Notch
An indentation or incision on an edge or surface (খাঁজ).
Nought
The digit 0 (শূন্য).
Noxious
Harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant (ক্ষতিকর / বিষাক্ত).
Nuance
A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound (সূক্ষ্ম তারতম্য).
Nullify
To make legally null and void; invalidate (বাতিল করা).
Numb
Deprived of the power of sensation (অবশ).
Nuts
Crazy or mad (informal); hard-shelled fruits (পাগল / বাদাম).
Oar
A pole with a flat blade, used to row or steer a boat (বৈঠা).
Oasis
A fertile spot in a desert where water is found (মরুদ্যান).
Obliging
Willing to do a service or kindness; helpful (উপকারী / সহায়ক).
Oblique
Neither parallel nor at a right angle to a specified or implied line; slanting (তীর্যক / বক্র).
Oblong
An object or flat figure in an elongated rectangle or oval shape (আয়তক্ষেত্রাকার).
Obnoxious
Extremely unpleasant (অসহ্য / আপত্তিকর).
Obscene
Offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality and decency (অশ্লীল).
Observatory
A room or building housing an astronomical telescope or other scientific equipment for the study of natural phenomena (পর্যবেক্ষণাগার).
Obsess
To preoccupy or fill the mind of (someone) continually, intrusively, and to a troubling extent (আচ্ছন্ন করা).
Obsession
The state of being obsessed with someone or something (ঘোর / আবেশ).
Obsolete
No longer produced or used; out of date (অপ্রচলিত / সেকেলে).
Obstinate
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action (একগুঁয়ে / জেদি).
Odyssey
A long and eventful or adventurous journey or experience (দীর্ঘ দুঃসাহসিক অভিযান).
Offence
A breach of a law or rule; an illegal act (অপরাধ / অপমান).
Offend
To cause to feel upset, annoyed, or resentful (বিরক্ত করা / অপমান করা).
Offset
To counteract (something) by having an opposing force or effect (ভারসাম্য করা / ক্ষতিপূরণ করা).
Offshore
Situated at sea some distance from the shore (সমুদ্রতীরাতিক্রান্ত).
Offspring
A person's child or children (সন্তানসন্ততি).
Omen
An event regarded as a portent of good or evil (লক্ষণ / পূর্বলক্ষণ).
Ominous
Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen (অশুভ / ভীতিকর).
Onlooker
A non-participating observer; a spectator (দর্শক).
Onset
The beginning of something, especially something unpleasant (শুরু / প্রারম্ভ).
Oppress
To keep (someone) in subjection and hardship, especially by the unjust exercise of authority (নিপীড়ন করা).
Orchard
A piece of land planted with fruit trees (ফলের বাগান).
Ordeal
A painful or horrific experience (অগ্নিপরীক্ষা / কঠিন অভিজ্ঞতা).
Ore
A naturally occurring solid material from which a metal or valuable mineral can be profitably extracted (আকরিক).
Oriental
Of, from, or characteristic of Asia, especially East Asia (প্রাচ্য / এশীয়).
Ornament
A thing used to make something look more attractive but usually having no practical purpose (অলঙ্কার).
Orthodox
Following or conforming to the traditional or generally accepted rules or beliefs (সনাতন / গোঁড়া).
Oscillate
To move or swing back and forth at a regular speed (দোদুল্যমান হওয়া).
Ostensible
Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so (আপাতদৃষ্টিতে সত্য / প্রকাশ্য).
Ostentation
Pretentious and vulgar display, especially of wealth and luxury (জাঁকজমকপূর্ণ প্রদর্শন).
Oust
To drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place (বহিষ্কার করা / উচ্ছেদ করা).
Outbreak
The sudden or violent start of something unwelcome (প্রাদুর্ভাব).
Outcast
A person who has been rejected by society or a social group (একঘরে / সমাজচ্যুত).
Outcry
A strong expression of public disapproval or anger (তীব্র প্রতিবাদ / কোলাহল).
Outdo
To be more successful than (বেশি ভালো করা).
Outlaw
A person who has broken the law, especially one who remains at large or is a fugitive (ফেরারী / আইন বহির্ভূত).
Outlying
Situated far from a center; remote (প্রত্যন্ত / দূরবর্তী).
Outrageous
Shockingly bad or excessive (আপত্তিকর / জঘন্য).
Outright
Wholly and completely (সম্পূর্ণরূপে / সরাসরি).
Outspoken
Frank in stating one's opinions, especially if they are critical or controversial (স্পষ্টভাষী).
Outstrip
To move faster than and overtake (পেছনে ফেলা / ছাড়িয়ে যাওয়া).
Oval
Having a rounded and slightly elongated outline or shape (ডিম্বাকৃতি).
Ovation
A sustained and enthusiastic show of appreciation from an audience, especially by means of applause (করতালি দিয়ে অভিনন্দন).
Overhaul
To take apart (a piece of machinery or equipment) in order to examine it and repair it if necessary (মেরামত করা / খোলেনলচে পালটানো).
Overlap
To extend over so as to cover partly (একে অপরের উপর থাকা).
Override
To use one's authority to reject or cancel (অগ্রাহ্য করা / বাতিল করা).
Overrun
To spread over or occupy (a place) in large numbers (ছেয়ে ফেলা / পদদলিত করা).
Oversee
To supervise (a person or work), especially in an official capacity (তদারকি করা).
Overt
Done or shown openly; plainly or readily apparent, not secret or hidden (প্রকাশ্য / স্পষ্ট).
Overthrow
To remove forcibly from power (ক্ষমতাচ্যুত করা / উৎখাত করা).
Overture
An introduction to something more substantial (প্রস্তাবনা / ভূমিকা).
Overwhelm
To bury or drown beneath a huge mass; give too much of a thing to (someone) (অভিভূত করা / গ্রাস করা).
Overwrought
In a state of nervous excitement or anxiety (অতিমাত্রায় উত্তেজিত / স্নায়ুবিক).
Owe
To have an obligation to pay or repay (something, especially money) in return for something received (ঋণী থাকা).
