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Vocabulary Practice for Starting With J to O Words

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Jagged

Having rough, sharp points protruding (অমসৃণ / খাঁজকাটা).

"He cut his hand on the jagged edge of the glass."

Janitor

A person employed to take care of a building (দারোয়ান / তত্ত্বাবধায়ক).

"The janitor cleans the school every evening."

Jeer

To make rude and mocking remarks (ব্যঙ্গ করা).

"The crowd began to jeer at the losing team."

Jerk

A quick, sharp, sudden movement (ঝাঁকুনি).

"The car stopped with a jerk."

Jog

To run at a steady, gentle pace (জগিং করা / ধীরে দৌড়ানো).

"He goes for a jog every morning."

Jolt

A sudden rough or violent movement (ঝাঁকুনি / ধাক্কা).

"The news gave him a nasty jolt."

Jumble

An untidy collection or pile of things (এলোমেলো বা মিশ্রিত করা).

"His clothes were in a jumble on the floor."

Jury

A body of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case (জুরি / বিচারক মণ্ডলী).

"The jury found the defendant guilty."

Juvenile

For or relating to young people (কিশোর / অপরিণত).

"He was arrested for juvenile delinquency."

Keen

Having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm (উত্সাহী / প্রখর).

"She is a keen gardener."

Kernel

The central or most important part of something (শস্য / কেন্দ্রস্থল).

"There is a kernel of truth in what he says."

Kindle

To light or set on fire; to arouse an emotion (প্রজ্বালিত করা).

"He used dry twigs to kindle a fire."

Knot

A fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar (গিঁট).

"He tied a knot in the rope."

Lace

A fine open fabric of cotton or silk (জরি / ফিতা).

"The dress was trimmed with white lace."

Laden

Heavily loaded or weighed down (বোঝাই / পূর্ণ).

"The trees were laden with apples."

Lag

To fall behind in movement, progress, or development (পিছিয়ে পড়া).

"He began to lag behind the other runners."

Lamb

A young sheep (মেষশাবক).

"The lamb was grazing in the field."

Lame

Unable to walk normally because of an injury or defect (পঙ্গু / খোঁড়া).

"His horse went lame after the race."

Lament

To mourn; express grief or unhappiness (বিলাপ করা).

"She lamented the loss of her friend."

Languid

Displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort (নিস্তেজ / অবসন্ন).

"He gave a languid wave of his hand."

Lap

The flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person (কোল / ভাঁজ).

"The child sat on her mother's lap."

Lapse

A temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment (ত্রুটি / বিচ্যুতি).

"It was a momentary lapse of concentration."

Lash

To strike with a whip or stick (কশাঘাত করা).

"The rain lashed against the window."

Latent

Existing but not yet developed or manifest (সুপ্ত / গুপ্ত).

"He has a latent talent for music."

Lateral

Of, at, toward, or from the side or sides (পার্শ্বিক).

"The lateral movement of the crab."

Laudable

Deserving praise and commendation (প্রশংসনীয়).

"His efforts to help the poor are laudable."

Lava

Hot molten or semi-fluid rock erupted from a volcano (লাভা).

"Molten lava flowed down the mountain."

Lavish

Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious (খরচে / প্রচুর).

"They lived a lavish lifestyle."

Lawn

An area of short, mown grass in a yard, garden, or park (লন / ঘাসের জমি).

"He is mowing the lawn."

Lax

Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful (শিথিল / অমনোযোগী).

"Security at the airport was lax."

Layman

A person without professional or specialized knowledge (সাধারণ মানুষ).

"To a layman, these legal terms are confusing."

Layoff

A discharge of a worker or workers (ছাঁটাই).

"The company announced a mass layoff."

Leaflet

A printed sheet of paper containing information or advertising (প্রচারপত্র).

"He handed me a leaflet about the new gym."

Leap

Jump or spring a long way (লাফ).

"He took a leap of faith."

Legislate

To make or enact laws (আইন প্রণয়ন করা).

"The government plans to legislate against smoking."

Legitimate

Conforming to the law or to rules (বৈধ / ন্যায়সঙ্গত).

"He has a legitimate claim to the property."

Lenient

Permissive, merciful, or tolerant (কোমল / দয়ালু).

"The judge was lenient with the first-time offender."

Leprosy

A contagious disease that affects the skin (কুষ্ঠ রোগ).

"Leprosy is now curable."

Lethal

Sufficient to cause death (প্রাণঘাতী).

"The snake's venom is lethal."

Liaison

Communication or cooperation which facilitates a close working relationship (যোগাযোগ / সংযোগ).

"He acts as a liaison between the two departments."

Lick

To pass the tongue over (something) (চাটা).

"The dog licked my hand."

Limb

An arm or leg of a person or four-legged animal (অঙ্গ / শাখা).

"He broke a limb in the accident."

Limp

To walk with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or stiff leg (খুঁড়িয়ে চলা).

"He walked with a slight limp."

Linger

To stay in a place longer than necessary (দেরি করা / থাকা).

"The smell of perfume lingered in the room."

Litter

Trash, such as paper, cans, and bottles, that is left lying in an open or public place (আবর্জনা).

"Do not drop litter on the street."

Livestock

Farm animals regarded as an asset (গবাদি পশু).

"The flood destroyed crops and livestock."

Loaf

A quantity of bread that is shaped and baked in one piece (পাউরুটি).

"I bought a loaf of bread."

Loath

Reluctant; unwilling (অনিচ্ছুক).

"I was loath to admit my mistake."

Lofty

Of imposing height (সুউচ্চ / মহৎ).

"He has lofty ambitions."

Log

A part of the trunk or a large branch of a tree that has been cut off (কাঠের গুঁড়ি / নথি রাখা).

"They sat on a fallen log."

Loll

To sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way (আলসেমিতে গা এলিয়ে দেওয়া).

"He lolled in the armchair."

Loom

To appear as a vague form, especially one that is large or threatening (আবছাভাবে দেখা দেওয়া).

"Dark clouds loomed on the horizon."

Loth

Reluctant; unwilling (অনিচ্ছুক).

"He was loth to leave."

Lucid

Expressed clearly; easy to understand (স্পষ্ট / প্রাঞ্জল).

"She gave a lucid explanation."

Ludicrous

So foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing (হাস্যকর).

"That is a ludicrous idea."

Lull

A temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity (সাময়িক বিরতি / শান্ত করা).

"There was a lull in the conversation."

Lump

A compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape (পিণ্ড / দলা).

"He had a lump of sugar in his tea."

Lure

To tempt (a person or animal) to do something or to go somewhere (প্রলোভন দেখানো).

"The cheese lured the mouse into the trap."

Lurk

To be or remain hidden so as to wait in ambush (ওত পেতে থাকা).

"Danger lurks around every corner."

Mackintosh

A full-length waterproof coat (রেইনকোট).

"He wore a mackintosh in the rain."

Madden

To drive someone insane or make them very angry (উন্মত্ত করা).

"The slow service maddened him."

Magnate

A wealthy and influential person, especially in business (ধনকুবের).

"He is a media magnate."

Maiden

An unmarried girl or young woman (কুমারী / প্রথম).

"The ship made its maiden voyage."

Maim

To wound or injure (someone) so that part of the body is permanently damaged (পঙ্গু করা).

"The explosion maimed several people."

Maize

A cereal plant that yields large grains set in rows on a cob; corn (ভুট্টা).

"Farmers grow maize in this region."

Malice

The intention or desire to do evil (দ্বেষ / আক্রোশ).

"She did it out of malice."

Malignant

Malevolent; (of a disease) very virulent or infectious (মারাত্মক / ক্ষতিকর).

"He has a malignant tumor."

Malleable

Able to be hammered or pressed permanently out of shape without breaking or cracking (নমনীয়).

"Gold is a very malleable metal."

Maltreat

To treat (a person or animal) cruelly or with violence (দুর্ব্যবহার করা).

"It is a crime to maltreat animals."

Mammal

A warm-blooded vertebrate animal (স্তন্যপায়ী).

"Whales are mammals, not fish."

Manacle

A metal band, chain, or shackle for fastening someone's hands or ankles (হাতকড়া).

"The prisoner was led away in manacles."

Maneuver

A movement or series of moves requiring skill and care (কৌশল).

"The driver performed a tricky maneuver."

Mania

Mental illness marked by periods of great excitement or euphoria (উন্মাদনা / বাতিক).

"He has a mania for fast cars."

Maniac

A person exhibiting extreme symptoms of wild behavior (পাগল / উন্মাদ).

"He drove like a maniac."

Manifest

Clear or obvious to the eye or mind (সুস্পষ্ট / প্রকাশ করা).

"His anger was manifest to everyone."

Mannerism

A habitual gesture or way of speaking or behaving (আচরণ / স্বভাব).

"He has some annoying mannerisms."

Mantle

A loose sleeveless cloak or shawl (আচ্ছাদন / চাদর).

"The ground was covered in a mantle of snow."

Manure

Animal dung used for fertilizing land (সার).

"Farmers spread manure on the fields."

Manuscript

A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed (পাণ্ডুলিপি).

"The original manuscript was lost."

Mar

To impair the appearance of; disfigure (নষ্ট করা / ক্ষতি করা).

"Nothing could mar her happiness."

Marrow

A soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones (মজ্জা).

"Bone marrow transplants can save lives."

Marsh

An area of low-lying land that is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide (জলাভূমি).

"Cranes live in the marsh."

Masculine

Having qualities or appearance traditionally associated with men (পৌরুষদীপ্ত).

"He has a deep, masculine voice."

Massacre

An indiscriminate and brutal slaughter of people (গণহত্যা).

"The massacre shocked the world."

Matrimony

The state or ceremony of being married; marriage (বিবাহ).

"They were joined in holy matrimony."

Meadow

A piece of grassland, especially one used for hay (তৃণভূমি).

"Sheep were grazing in the meadow."

Meagre

Lacking in quantity or quality (অল্প / নামমাত্র).

"They lived on a meagre income."

Meddle

To interfere in or busy oneself unduly with something that is not one's concern (নাক গলানো).

"Do not meddle in my affairs."

Medieval

Relating to the Middle Ages (মধ্যযুগীয়).

"We visited a medieval castle."

Mediocre

Of only moderate quality; not very good (মাঝারি মানের).

"The movie was mediocre."

Meditate

To think deeply or focus one's mind for a period of time (ধ্যান করা).

"He meditates every morning."

Meek

Quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive (নম্র / বিনীত).

"She is as meek as a lamb."

Melancholy

A feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause (বিষণ্ণতা).

"A feeling of melancholy descended on him."

Melodious

Of, producing, or having a pleasant tune; tuneful (সুরেলা).

"She has a melodious voice."

Memento

An object kept as a reminder or souvenir of a person or event (স্মৃতিচিহ্ন).

"I kept the stone as a memento of our holiday."

Menace

A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger (ভীতি / বিপদ).

"Drunk drivers are a menace to everyone."

Mercantile

Relating to trade or commerce; commercial (বাণিজ্যিক).

"Venice was a great mercantile power."

Mercenary

Primarily concerned with making money at the expense of ethics (ভাড়াটে সৈনিক).

"He hired a mercenary army."

Mesh

Material made of a network of wire or thread (জাল).

"The window was covered with a wire mesh."

Mess

A dirty or untidy state of things or of a place (নোংরা অবস্থা).

"Your room is a mess."

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).

"'All the world's a stage' is a metaphor."

Meteoric

Very rapid (উল্কাপাততুল্য / দ্রুত).

"He had a meteoric rise to fame."

Meteorology

The branch of science concerned with the processes and phenomena of the atmosphere (আবহাওয়াবিদ্যা).

"She is studying meteorology."

Meticulous

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise (খুঁতখুঁতে / অতিসতর্ক).

"He was meticulous about his appearance."

Microbe

A microorganism, especially a bacterium causing disease (জীবাণু).

"Microbes can only be seen under a microscope."

Microcosm

A community, place, or situation regarded as encapsulating in miniature the characteristic qualities of something much larger (ক্ষুদ্র প্রতিরূপ).

"The village is a microcosm of the whole country."

Migratory

Denoting an animal that migrates (পরিযায়ী).

"We saw migratory birds flying south."

Mildew

A thin whitish coating consisting of minute fungal hyphae (ছাতা পড়া).

"The damp clothes smell of mildew."

Mimic

To imitate (someone or their actions or words), especially in order to entertain or ridicule (অনুকরণ করা).

"He can mimic his teacher perfectly."

Mingle

To mix or cause to mix together (মেশা).

"She likes to mingle with the guests."

Mint

A place where money is coined; an aromatic plant (টাঁকশাল / পুদিনা).

"Coins are made in the mint. / I like mint tea."

Mirage

An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions (মরীচিকা).

"He saw a mirage of water in the desert."

Mire

A stretch of swampy or boggy ground (কাদা / পাঁক).

"The wheels sank into the mire."

Miscarriage

The spontaneous loss of a woman's pregnancy (গর্ভপাত).

"She suffered a miscarriage."

Mischief

Playful misbehavior or troublemaking (দুষ্টুমি / অনিষ্ট).

"The children are up to some mischief."

Misdeed

A wicked or illegal act (অপকর্ম).

"He was punished for his misdeeds."

Miserable

Wretchedly unhappy or uncomfortable (দুঃখী / শোচনীয়).

"I felt miserable after the argument."

Misgiving

A feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something (সংশয় / আশঙ্কা).

"I have serious misgivings about this plan."

Mishap

An unlucky accident (দুর্ঘটনা / অঘটন).

"The trip went without a mishap."

Mitigate

To make less severe, serious, or painful (প্রশমিত করা).

"Trees help to mitigate soil erosion."

Mock

To tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner (উপহাস করা).

"They mocked him for his accent."

Moist

Slightly wet (আর্দ্র / ভেজা).

"Keep the soil moist."

Molest

To assault or abuse (someone) sexually (শ্লীলতাহানি করা).

"He was accused of molesting a child."

Momentous

Of great importance or significance (অত্যন্ত গুরুত্বপূর্ণ).

"It was a momentous decision."

Monarchy

A form of government with a monarch at the head (রাজতন্ত্র).

"The country is a constitutional monarchy."

Monetary

Relating to money or currency (আর্থিক).

"The item has little monetary value."

Monologue

A long speech by one actor in a play or movie (স্বগতভুক্তি).

"He delivered a long monologue."

Monopoly

The exclusive possession or control of the supply or trade in a commodity or service (একচেটিয়া অধিকার).

"The company has a monopoly on the market."

Monstrous

Having the ugly or frightening appearance of a monster (দানবীয় / বীভৎস).

"It was a monstrous lie."

Morbid

Characterized by or appealing to an abnormal and unhealthy interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects (অসুস্থ / বিকারগ্রস্ত).

"He has a morbid fascination with death."

Mosaic

A picture or pattern produced by arranging together small colored pieces of hard material (মোজাইক).

"The floor was covered in a beautiful mosaic."

Motif

A decorative design or pattern (মূলভাব / মোটিফ).

"The floral motif is repeated throughout the fabric."

Motto

A short sentence or phrase chosen as encapsulating the beliefs or ideals guiding an individual, family, or institution (নীতিবাক্য).

"The school's motto is 'Work Hard'."

Mourn

To feel or show deep sorrow or regret for (someone or their death) (শোক করা).

"She mourned the loss of her husband."

Moustache

A strip of hair left to grow above the upper lip (গোঁফ).

"He grew a thick moustache."

Mucous

Relating to, producing, covered with, or of the nature of mucus (শ্লেষ্মা সংক্রান্ত).

"The mucous membranes were inflamed."

Muddle

To bring into a disordered or confusing state (বিশৃঙ্খল করা).

"Do not muddle the papers."

Multitude

A large number (বহুসংখ্যক / ভিড়).

"A multitude of people gathered."

Mundane

Lacking interest or excitement; dull (পার্থিব / জাগতিক / একঘেয়ে).

"He led a mundane life."

Murmur

A soft, indistinct sound made by a person or group of people speaking quietly (ফিসফিস করা).

"She murmured something in his ear."

Muster

To assemble (troops), especially for inspection or in preparation for battle (একত্র করা).

"He mustered the courage to speak."

Myriad

A countless or extremely great number (অসংখ্য).

"There are a myriad of stars in the sky."

Mythology

A collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition (পৌরাণিক কাহিনী).

"Greek mythology is fascinating."

Nap

Sleep lightly or briefly, especially during the day (অল্পক্ষণ ঘুমানো).

"I took a nap after lunch."

Narcotic

A drug or other substance affecting mood or behavior (মাদকদ্রব্য).

"Heroin is a powerful narcotic."

Nasty

Highly unpleasant, especially to the senses; physically nauseating (কদর্য / নোংরা).

"There was a nasty smell in the room."

Natal

Relating to the place or time of one's birth (জন্মগত).

"He returned to his natal village."

Naught

Nothing (শূন্য / কিছুই না).

"All his efforts came to naught."

Nausea

A feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit (বমি বমি ভাব).

"The smell caused a wave of nausea."

Neat

Arranged in an orderly, tidy way (পরিচ্ছন্ন / পরিপাটি).

"Her room is always neat and tidy."

Negation

The contradiction or denial of something (অস্বীকার / নেতিবাচকতা).

"Evil is the negation of good."

Neurosis

A relatively mild mental illness that is not caused by organic disease (স্নায়ুরোগ).

"Anxiety is a common neurosis."

Neurotic

Suffering from, caused by, or relating to neurosis (স্নায়ুবিক / অত্যধিক উদ্বিগ্ন).

"He is neurotic about cleanliness."

Nibble

To take small bites out of (টুকরা টুকরা করা / কামড়ানো).

"The mouse nibbled on the cheese."

Nicety

A fine detail or distinction (সূক্ষ্ম বিচার).

"They argued over the niceties of the law."

Nostalgia

A sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past (অতীতের জন্য আকুলতা).

"She felt a wave of nostalgia for her school days."

Notation

A series or system of written symbols used to represent numbers, amounts, or elements (চিহ্ন ব্যবস্থা).

"Musical notation represents sound."

Notch

An indentation or incision on an edge or surface (খাঁজ).

"He cut a notch in the stick."

Nought

The digit 0 (শূন্য).

"A million has six noughts."

Noxious

Harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant (ক্ষতিকর / বিষাক্ত).

"Noxious fumes filled the air."

Nuance

A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound (সূক্ষ্ম তারতম্য).

"He understood every nuance of the language."

Nullify

To make legally null and void; invalidate (বাতিল করা).

"The contract was nullified."

Numb

Deprived of the power of sensation (অবশ).

"My fingers were numb with cold."

Nuts

Crazy or mad (informal); hard-shelled fruits (পাগল / বাদাম).

"Are you nuts? / I like mixed nuts."

Oar

A pole with a flat blade, used to row or steer a boat (বৈঠা).

"He pulled hard on the oars."

Oasis

A fertile spot in a desert where water is found (মরুদ্যান).

"The park is an oasis of calm in the city."

Obliging

Willing to do a service or kindness; helpful (উপকারী / সহায়ক).

"The clerk was very obliging."

Oblique

Neither parallel nor at a right angle to a specified or implied line; slanting (তীর্যক / বক্র).

"He gave an oblique answer."

Oblong

An object or flat figure in an elongated rectangle or oval shape (আয়তক্ষেত্রাকার).

"The table was oblong."

Obnoxious

Extremely unpleasant (অসহ্য / আপত্তিকর).

"He was being obnoxious."

Obscene

Offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality and decency (অশ্লীল).

"He made an obscene gesture."

Observatory

A room or building housing an astronomical telescope or other scientific equipment for the study of natural phenomena (পর্যবেক্ষণাগার).

"We visited the Royal Observatory."

Obsess

To preoccupy or fill the mind of (someone) continually, intrusively, and to a troubling extent (আচ্ছন্ন করা).

"He is obsessed with computer games."

Obsession

The state of being obsessed with someone or something (ঘোর / আবেশ).

"Fitness has become an obsession for him."

Obsolete

No longer produced or used; out of date (অপ্রচলিত / সেকেলে).

"Typewriters are now obsolete."

Obstinate

Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action (একগুঁয়ে / জেদি).

"He can be very obstinate."

Odyssey

A long and eventful or adventurous journey or experience (দীর্ঘ দুঃসাহসিক অভিযান).

"His life was a spiritual odyssey."

Offence

A breach of a law or rule; an illegal act (অপরাধ / অপমান).

"Driving without a license is an offence."

Offend

To cause to feel upset, annoyed, or resentful (বিরক্ত করা / অপমান করা).

"I didn't mean to offend you."

Offset

To counteract (something) by having an opposing force or effect (ভারসাম্য করা / ক্ষতিপূরণ করা).

"The gains offset the losses."

Offshore

Situated at sea some distance from the shore (সমুদ্রতীরাতিক্রান্ত).

"They work on an offshore oil rig."

Offspring

A person's child or children (সন্তানসন্ততি).

"Parents pass traits to their offspring."

Omen

An event regarded as a portent of good or evil (লক্ষণ / পূর্বলক্ষণ).

"The black cat was seen as a bad omen."

Ominous

Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen (অশুভ / ভীতিকর).

"There were ominous dark clouds in the sky."

Onlooker

A non-participating observer; a spectator (দর্শক).

"A crowd of onlookers gathered at the scene."

Onset

The beginning of something, especially something unpleasant (শুরু / প্রারম্ভ).

"The onset of winter was sudden."

Oppress

To keep (someone) in subjection and hardship, especially by the unjust exercise of authority (নিপীড়ন করা).

"The dictator oppressed the people."

Orchard

A piece of land planted with fruit trees (ফলের বাগান).

"They have an apple orchard."

Ordeal

A painful or horrific experience (অগ্নিপরীক্ষা / কঠিন অভিজ্ঞতা).

"The kidnapping was a terrible ordeal."

Ore

A naturally occurring solid material from which a metal or valuable mineral can be profitably extracted (আকরিক).

"Iron ore is mined here."

Oriental

Of, from, or characteristic of Asia, especially East Asia (প্রাচ্য / এশীয়).

"He collects oriental rugs."

Ornament

A thing used to make something look more attractive but usually having no practical purpose (অলঙ্কার).

"The shelf was filled with ornaments."

Orthodox

Following or conforming to the traditional or generally accepted rules or beliefs (সনাতন / গোঁড়া).

"He holds orthodox views on education."

Oscillate

To move or swing back and forth at a regular speed (দোদুল্যমান হওয়া).

"The fan oscillates to cool the room."

Ostensible

Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so (আপাতদৃষ্টিতে সত্য / প্রকাশ্য).

"The ostensible reason for his visit was business."

Ostentation

Pretentious and vulgar display, especially of wealth and luxury (জাঁকজমকপূর্ণ প্রদর্শন).

"She dislikes ostentation."

Oust

To drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place (বহিষ্কার করা / উচ্ছেদ করা).

"He was ousted from power."

Outbreak

The sudden or violent start of something unwelcome (প্রাদুর্ভাব).

"There was an outbreak of flu."

Outcast

A person who has been rejected by society or a social group (একঘরে / সমাজচ্যুত).

"He felt like an outcast."

Outcry

A strong expression of public disapproval or anger (তীব্র প্রতিবাদ / কোলাহল).

"There was a public outcry against the new tax."

Outdo

To be more successful than (বেশি ভালো করা).

"He tried to outdo his brother."

Outlaw

A person who has broken the law, especially one who remains at large or is a fugitive (ফেরারী / আইন বহির্ভূত).

"Robin Hood was a famous outlaw."

Outlying

Situated far from a center; remote (প্রত্যন্ত / দূরবর্তী).

"He lives in an outlying village."

Outrageous

Shockingly bad or excessive (আপত্তিকর / জঘন্য).

"The prices are outrageous."

Outright

Wholly and completely (সম্পূর্ণরূপে / সরাসরি).

"He rejected the proposal outright."

Outspoken

Frank in stating one's opinions, especially if they are critical or controversial (স্পষ্টভাষী).

"She is an outspoken critic of the government."

Outstrip

To move faster than and overtake (পেছনে ফেলা / ছাড়িয়ে যাওয়া).

"Demand is outstripping supply."

Oval

Having a rounded and slightly elongated outline or shape (ডিম্বাকৃতি).

"The mirror is oval."

Ovation

A sustained and enthusiastic show of appreciation from an audience, especially by means of applause (করতালি দিয়ে অভিনন্দন).

"She received a standing ovation."

Overhaul

To take apart (a piece of machinery or equipment) in order to examine it and repair it if necessary (মেরামত করা / খোলেনলচে পালটানো).

"The engine needs a complete overhaul."

Overlap

To extend over so as to cover partly (একে অপরের উপর থাকা).

"The two events overlap."

Override

To use one's authority to reject or cancel (অগ্রাহ্য করা / বাতিল করা).

"The president vetoed the bill, but Congress overrode the veto."

Overrun

To spread over or occupy (a place) in large numbers (ছেয়ে ফেলা / পদদলিত করা).

"The house was overrun with mice."

Oversee

To supervise (a person or work), especially in an official capacity (তদারকি করা).

"He was hired to oversee the project."

Overt

Done or shown openly; plainly or readily apparent, not secret or hidden (প্রকাশ্য / স্পষ্ট).

"There was no overt hostility."

Overthrow

To remove forcibly from power (ক্ষমতাচ্যুত করা / উৎখাত করা).

"The rebels tried to overthrow the government."

Overture

An introduction to something more substantial (প্রস্তাবনা / ভূমিকা).

"They made peace overtures to the enemy."

Overwhelm

To bury or drown beneath a huge mass; give too much of a thing to (someone) (অভিভূত করা / গ্রাস করা).

"She was overwhelmed by the response."

Overwrought

In a state of nervous excitement or anxiety (অতিমাত্রায় উত্তেজিত / স্নায়ুবিক).

"She was overwrought after the accident."

Owe

To have an obligation to pay or repay (something, especially money) in return for something received (ঋণী থাকা).

"I owe you a favor."

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