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Vocabulary Practice for Starting With S Words

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Sabotage

To deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct (something) (নাশকতা করা).

"Rebels tried to sabotage the power plant."

Sack

A large bag made of strong material; to dismiss from employment (বস্তা / বরখাস্ত করা).

"He carried a sack of potatoes. / He got the sack for being late."

Sacred

Connected with God or dedicated to a religious purpose (পবিত্র).

"The cow is a sacred animal in Hinduism."

Saddle

A seat fastened on the back of a horse (জিন / আসন).

"He put the saddle on the horse."

Safari

An expedition to observe or hunt animals in their natural habitat (সাফারি / শিকার অভিযান).

"We went on a safari in Kenya."

Sailing

The sport or pastime of riding in a sailboat (পালতোলা নৌকায় ভ্রমণ).

"We went sailing on the lake."

Sake

For the purpose of; in the interest of (কারণে / স্বার্থে).

"For the sake of peace, we stopped arguing."

Salad

A cold dish of various mixtures of raw or cooked vegetables (সালাদ).

"I ordered a fresh green salad."

Saline

Containing or resembling salt (লবণাক্ত).

"The nurse cleaned the wound with saline solution."

Salvage

To rescue (a wrecked or disabled ship or its cargo) from loss at sea (উদ্ধার করা).

"Divers tried to salvage the sunken ship."

Sanity

The ability to think and behave in a normal and rational manner (মানসিক সুস্থতা).

"I began to doubt my own sanity."

Sarcasm

The use of irony to mock or convey contempt (কটাক্ষ / বিদ্রূপ).

"His voice was full of sarcasm."

Saturate

To cause (something) to become thoroughly soaked with liquid (সিক্ত করা / পূর্ণ করা).

"The rain saturated the ground."

Sauce

A liquid or semi-liquid substance served with food to add moistness and flavor (সস / চাটনি).

"Pass the tomato sauce, please."

Savage

Fierce, violent, and uncontrolled (বর্বর / হিংস্র).

"He was killed in a savage attack."

Scale

A graduated range of values forming a standard system for measuring or grading (মাপকাঠি / পাল্লা).

"On a scale of one to ten, how do you feel?"

Scalpel

A knife with a small, sharp blade used by a surgeon (শল্যচিকিৎসকের ছুরি).

"The surgeon asked for a scalpel."

Scant

Barely sufficient or adequate (অপ্রতুল / নামমাত্র).

"He paid scant attention to the advice."

Scapegoat

A person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others (বলির পাঁঠা).

"He was made a scapegoat for the company's failure."

Scar

A mark left on the skin or within body tissue where a wound, burn, or sore has not healed completely (ক্ষতচিহ্ন).

"He has a scar on his cheek."

Scarce

(especially of food, money, or some other resource) insufficient for the demand (দুষ্প্রাপ্য / বিরল).

"Food was scarce during the war."

Sceptical

Not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations (সন্দেহবাদী).

"I am sceptical about his claims."

Scold

To remonstrate with or rebuke (someone) angrily (বকাঝকা করা).

"Her mother scolded her for being late."

Scoop

A utensil resembling a spoon used for picking up or serving food (হাতা / চামিচ).

"Use an ice cream scoop."

Scorch

To burn the surface of (something) with flame or heat (ঝলসানো).

"The iron scorched the shirt."

Scorn

The feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable (অবজ্ঞা / ঘৃণা).

"He looked at me with scorn."

Scout

A soldier or other person sent out ahead of a main force so as to gather information (স্কাউট / চর).

"The scout reported enemy movement."

Scroll

A roll of parchment or paper for writing or painting on (স্ক্রল / গোটানো কাগজ).

"He unrolled the ancient scroll."

Scrupulous

Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details (বিচক্ষণ / নীতিবান).

"He is a scrupulous businessman."

Scrutiny

Critical observation or examination (পুঙ্খানুপুঙ্খ যাচাই).

"The deal is under close scrutiny."

Sculpture

The art of making two- or three-dimensional representative or abstract forms (ভাস্কর্য).

"This sculpture was made by Michelangelo."

Scum

A layer of dirt or froth on the surface of a liquid (গাদ / ফেনা).

"Scum floated on the pond."

Seam

A line along which two pieces of fabric are sewn together (সেলাইয়ের জোড়).

"The seam of his trousers split."

Seclude

To keep (someone) away from other people (নির্জন রাখা / পৃথক করা).

"He secluded himself in his study."

Secretion

A process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell, gland, or organ (নিঃসরণ).

"Saliva is a secretion."

Secular

Denoting attitudes, activities, or other things that have no religious or spiritual basis (ধর্মনিরপেক্ষ).

"We live in a secular society."

Sediment

Matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid (তলানি).

"There was sediment at the bottom of the wine bottle."

Seemingly

So as to give the impression of having a certain quality; apparently (আপাতদৃষ্টিতে).

"It was a seemingly impossible task."

Seep

To flow or leak slowly through porous material or small holes (চুঁইয়ে পড়া).

"Water began to seep through the roof."

Segregate

To set apart from the rest or from each other (পৃথক করা).

"They segregate waste into different bins."

Seismic

Relating to earthquakes or other vibrations of the earth and its crust (ভূমিকম্প সংক্রান্ত).

"The area is prone to seismic activity."

Semblance

The outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different (আভাস / ভান).

"He tried to maintain a semblance of order."

Sentiment

A view of or attitude toward a situation or event; an opinion (মনোভাব / অনুভূতি).

"Public sentiment has turned against the war."

Septic

Infected with microorganisms, especially harmful bacteria (পচনশীল / সংক্রামিত).

"The wound became septic."

Setback

A reversal or check in progress (বিপত্তি / বাধা).

"The project suffered a major setback."

Shabby

In poor condition through long or hard use or lack of care (জীর্ণ / মলিন).

"He wore a shabby coat."

Shallow

Of little depth (অগভীর).

"The water here is very shallow."

Shamble

To move with a slow, shuffling, awkward gait (টলে টলে চলা).

"He shambled into the room."

Shanty

A small, crudely built shack (কুঁড়েঘর).

"They lived in a shanty town."

Shatter

To break or cause to break suddenly and violently into pieces (চূর্ণবিচূর্ণ করা).

"The glass shattered into a thousand pieces."

Shear

To cut the wool off (a sheep or other animal) (লোম ছাঁটা).

"Farmers shear sheep in spring."

Sheer

Nothing other than; unmitigated (নিছক / খাড়া).

"It was sheer luck that we met."

Shepherd

A person who tends and rears sheep (মেষপালক).

"The shepherd watched over his flock."

Shimmer

To shine with a soft tremulous light (ঝিকিমিকি করা).

"The lake shimmered in the moonlight."

Shiver

To shake slightly and uncontrollably as a result of being cold, frightened, or excited (কাঁপা).

"He shivered in the cold wind."

Shoal

A large number of fish swimming together (মাছের ঝাঁক).

"We saw a shoal of fish."

Shovel

A tool with a broad flat blade and typically upturned sides, used for moving coal, earth, snow, etc. (বেলচা).

"He used a shovel to clear the snow."

Shred

A strip of some material, such as paper, cloth, or food, that has been torn, cut, or scraped from something larger (টুকরো / কুচি).

"He tore the letter into shreds."

Shrewd

Having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute (ধূর্ত / বিচক্ষণ).

"She is a shrewd businesswoman."

Shrink

To become or make smaller in size or amount (সংকুচিত হওয়া).

"My sweater shrank in the wash."

Shrub

A woody plant that is smaller than a tree and has several main stems arising at or near the ground (ঝোপঝাড়).

"The garden was full of flowering shrubs."

Shrug

To raise (one's shoulders) slightly and momentarily to express doubt, ignorance, or indifference (কাঁধ ঝাঁকানো).

"He just shrugged his shoulders."

Shutter

A pair of hinged panels, often louvered, fixed inside or outside a window (জানালার খড়খড়ি).

"He closed the shutters against the storm."

Shuttle

To travel regularly between two or more places (শাটল / যাতায়াত করা).

"A bus shuttles passengers to the airport."

Sicken

To make someone feel sick or disgusted (অসুস্থ করা / বীতশ্রদ্ধ করা).

"The violence sickened him."

Siege

A military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building (অবরোধ).

"The city was under siege for months."

Sieve

A utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids (চালনি).

"Pass the flour through a sieve."

Simultaneous

Occurring, operating, or done at the same time (যুগপৎ / সমসাময়িক).

"There were simultaneous explosions."

Skating

The action of gliding across ice or a hard surface on skates (স্কেটিং).

"We went ice skating on the lake."

Skeleton

An internal or external framework of bone, cartilage, or other rigid material supporting or containing the body of an animal or plant (কঙ্কাল).

"The skeleton was found in a cave."

Slack

Not taut or held tightly; loose (ঢিলা / শিথিল).

"The rope went slack."

Slag

Stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting or refining of ore (ধাতুমল).

"The mine left piles of slag."

Slam

To shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly (সজোরে বন্ধ করা).

"He slammed the door shut."

Slander

The action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation (অপবাদ / কুৎসা).

"He sued the newspaper for slander."

Slap

To hit (someone or something) with the palm of one's hand or a flat object (চড় মারা).

"She slapped him across the face."

Slate

A fine-grained gray, green, or bluish metamorphic rock (স্লেট পাথর).

"The roof was tiled with slate."

Slaughter

To kill (animals) for food (জবেহ করা / হত্যা করা).

"Cattle are slaughtered for meat."

Sleepy

Needing or ready for sleep; drowsy (ঘুমন্ত / তন্দ্রালু).

"I feel very sleepy after lunch."

Slender

(of a person or part of the body) gracefully thin (ছিপছিপে / সরু).

"She has long slender fingers."

Slide

To move along a smooth surface while maintaining continuous contact with it (পিছলানো).

"Children love to slide down the hill."

Slit

A long, narrow cut or opening (ফাটল / চেরা).

"Light came through a slit in the curtains."

Sluggish

Slow-moving or inactive (মন্থর / অলস).

"The economy remains sluggish."

Smash

To violently break (something) into pieces (চূর্ণ করা).

"The ball smashed the window."

Smother

To kill (someone) by covering their nose and mouth so that they suffocate (শ্বাসরোধ করা).

"He tried to smother the fire with a blanket."

Smuggle

To move (goods) illegally into or out of a country (পাচার করা).

"He was caught trying to smuggle gold."

Snack

A small amount of food eaten between meals (জলখাবার).

"I had a snack before dinner."

Snatch

To quickly seize (something) in a rude or eager way (ছিনিয়ে নেওয়া).

"The thief snatched her purse."

Soar

To fly or rise high in the air (উঁচুতে ওড়া).

"The eagle soared above the mountains."

Solemn

Formal and dignified; serious (গম্ভীর / পবিত্র).

"It was a solemn occasion."

Solidary

Characterized by solidarity or unity (ঐক্যবদ্ধ).

"The group showed solidary action."

Solitary

Done or existing alone (একাকী / নির্জন).

"He leads a solitary life."

Sore

(of a part of one's body) painful or aching (ব্যথাযুক্ত).

"My throat is very sore."

Sour

Having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar (টক).

"The milk has gone sour."

Souvenir

A thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event (স্মৃতিচিহ্ন).

"I bought a souvenir from Paris."

Sovereign

A supreme ruler, especially a monarch (সার্বভৌম শাসক).

"The Queen is the sovereign of the UK."

Sow

To plant (seed) by scattering it on or in the earth (বপন করা).

"Farmers sow seeds in spring."

Sparkle

To shine brightly with flashes of light (ঝকমক করা).

"Her eyes sparkled with joy."

Sparse

Thinly dispersed or scattered (বিরল / পাতলা).

"Vegetation is sparse in the desert."

Spatial

Relating to space (স্থান সংক্রান্ত).

"He has good spatial awareness."

Speculate

To form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence (অনুমান করা).

"We can only speculate about the future."

Spill

To cause or allow (liquid) to flow over the edge of its container (ছলকে পড়া).

"Don't spill the milk."

Spiral

Winding in a continuous and gradually widening (or tightening) curve (সর্পিল / পেঁচানো).

"A spiral staircase leads to the top."

Spit

To eject saliva forcibly from one's mouth (থুতু ফেলা).

"It is rude to spit in public."

Splash

To cause (liquid) to strike or fall on something in irregular drops (ছিটানো).

"The kids splashed water in the pool."

Spoil

To diminish or destroy the value or quality of (নষ্ট করা).

"Too much salt will spoil the soup."

Spontaneous

Performed or occurring as a result of a sudden inner impulse (স্বতঃস্ফূর্ত).

"The audience burst into spontaneous applause."

Sporadic

Occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places (বিক্ষিপ্ত).

"There was sporadic gunfire during the night."

Sprawl

To sit, lie, or fall with one's arms and legs spread out in an ungainly or awkward way (হাত-পা ছড়িয়ে শোয়া).

"He sprawled out on the sofa."

Sprint

To run at full speed over a short distance (দ্রুত দৌড়ানো).

"He sprinted to catch the bus."

Sprout

To put forth shoots (অঙ্কুরিত হওয়া).

"The seeds began to sprout."

Spur

To urge (a horse) forward by digging one's spurs into its sides (উদ্দীপ্ত করা / প্রেরণা দেওয়া).

"High profits spurred the company to expand."

Squeeze

To firmly press (something soft or yielding), typically with one's fingers (চিপা / চাপ দেওয়া).

"Squeeze the lemon to get the juice."

Stack

A pile of objects, typically one that is neatly arranged (গাদা / স্তূপ).

"A stack of books sat on the desk."

Stagger

To walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall (টলমল করা).

"He staggered home after the party."

Stagnant

(of a body of water or the atmosphere of a confined space) having no current or flow (স্থির / বদ্ধ).

"Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water."

Stain

A colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove (দাগ).

"There was a coffee stain on his shirt."

Stake

A sum of money or something else of value gambled on the outcome of a risky game or venture (বাজি / ঝুঁকি).

"His reputation is at stake."

Stale

(of food) no longer fresh and pleasant to eat; hard, musty, or dry (বাসি).

"The bread has gone stale."

Stall

A stand, booth, or compartment for the sale of goods in a market or large covered area (দোকান / থামা).

"He runs a fruit stall in the market."

Starch

An odorless tasteless white substance occurring widely in plant tissue (শ্বেতসার / মাড়).

"Potatoes contain a lot of starch."

Startle

To cause (a person or animal) to feel sudden shock or alarm (চমকে দেওয়া).

"The loud noise startled me."

Starve

To suffer severely or die from hunger (অনাহারে থাকা).

"Many people are starving in the famine."

Static

Lacking in movement, action, or change (স্থির).

"House prices have remained static."

Steadfast

Resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering (অবিচল).

"He remained steadfast in his belief."

Steak

High-quality beef taken from the hindquarters of the animal (মাংসের টুকরো).

"I ordered a medium-rare steak."

Steamer

A ship, boat, or locomotive powered by steam (স্টিমার).

"We took a steamer across the lake."

Steep

(of a slope, flight of stairs, angle, ascent, etc.) rising or falling sharply; nearly perpendicular (খাড়া / ঢালু).

"The hill was too steep to climb."

Steer

To guide or control the movement of (a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft) (চালনা করা).

"He steered the car carefully."

Stem

The main body or stalk of a plant or shrub (কাণ্ড / উদ্ভূত হওয়া).

"The flower has a long stem. / The problem stems from a lack of communication."

Stereo

Sound that is directed through two or more speakers (স্টেরিও).

"He bought a new car stereo."

Stereotype

A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing (বাঁধাধরা ধারণা).

"The movie challenges gender stereotypes."

Sterilize

To make (something) free from bacteria or other living microorganisms (জীবাণুমুক্ত করা).

"Sterilize the baby bottles."

Sterling

British money; (of a person or their work) excellent or valuable (স্টার্লিং / খাঁটি).

"He did a sterling job."

Stern

(of a person or their manner) serious and unrelenting (কঠোর).

"His father was a stern man."

Steward

A person employed to look after the passengers on a ship, aircraft, or train (পরিচারক).

"The steward served us drinks."

Stiff

Not easily bent or changed in shape; rigid (শক্ত / অনমনীয়).

"My neck is stiff from sleeping badly."

Stimulus

A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue (উদ্দীপনা).

"Light is a stimulus for plant growth."

Sting

To wound or pierce with a sting (হুল ফোটানো).

"A bee stung me."

Stitch

A loop of thread or yarn resulting from a single pass or movement of the needle in sewing, knitting, or crocheting (সেলাই).

"She put a stitch in the hem."

Stipulate

To demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of a bargain or agreement (শর্ত করা).

"The contract stipulates a completion date."

Stoop

To bend one's head or body forward and downward (নত হওয়া / ঝুঁকা).

"He had to stoop to enter the room."

Strain

To force (a part of one's body or oneself) to make a strenuous or unusually great effort (চাপ দেওয়া / ধকল).

"Don't strain your eyes."

Strait

A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two other large areas of water (প্রণালী).

"The ship passed through the strait."

Strap

A strip of leather, cloth, or other flexible material, often with a buckle, used to fasten, secure, or carry something (ফিতা / বেল্ট).

"Fasten the strap securely."

Strenuous

Requiring or using great exertion (শ্রমসাধ্য / কঠোর).

"Avoid strenuous exercise."

Stride

To walk with long, decisive steps in a specified direction (লম্বা পা ফেলে চলা).

"He strode across the room."

Strike

To hit forcibly and deliberately with one's hand or a weapon or other implement (আঘাত করা / ধর্মঘট).

"He struck the ball hard. / The workers are on strike."

Striking

Attracting attention by reason of being unusual, extreme, or prominent (আকর্ষণীয় / লক্ষণীয়).

"She bears a striking resemblance to her mother."

String

Material consisting of threads of cotton, hemp, or other material twisted together to form a thin length (দড়ি / সুতা).

"Tie the package with string."

Strip

To remove all coverings from (খুলে ফেলা / নগ্ন করা).

"They stripped the wallpaper off the wall."

Stripe

A long narrow band or strip, typically of the same width throughout its length, differing in color or texture from the surface on either side of it (ডোর / দাগ).

"The tiger has black stripes."

Strive

To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something (চেষ্টা করা).

"We strive for excellence."

Stroke

An act of hitting or striking someone or something; a medical condition (আঘাত / স্ট্রোক).

"He suffered a stroke."

Stubborn

Having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something (একগুঁয়ে / জেদি).

"He is as stubborn as a mule."

Stumble

To trip or momentarily lose one's balance; almost fall (হোঁচট খাওয়া).

"He stumbled over a rock."

Sturdy

(of a person or their body) strongly and solidly built (মজবুত / বলিষ্ঠ).

"The chair is very sturdy."

Submerge

To cause to be under water (নিমজ্জিত করা).

"The submarine submerged."

Subside

To become less intense, violent, or severe (কমে যাওয়া / প্রশমিত হওয়া).

"The pain began to subside."

Subsidiary

Less important than but related or supplementary to (সহায়ক / অধীনস্থ).

"It is a subsidiary company of a larger corporation."

Substantial

Of considerable importance, size, or worth (যথেষ্ট / প্রচুর).

"He made a substantial donation."

Substantiate

To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of (প্রমাণ করা / প্রতিপন্ন করা).

"Can you substantiate your claim?"

Subtle

So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe (সূক্ষ্ম / চতুর).

"There is a subtle difference between the two."

Suburb

An outlying district of a city, especially a residential one (শহরতলি).

"They live in a quiet suburb."

Succession

A number of people or things sharing a specified characteristic and following one after the other (উত্তরাধিকার / ক্রম).

"A succession of visitors came to the door."

Succinct

(especially of something written or spoken) briefly and clearly expressed (সংক্ষিপ্ত / সারগর্ভ).

"Keep your answers succinct."

Succumb

To fail to resist (pressure, temptation, or some other negative force) (নতি স্বীকার করা / মারা যাওয়া).

"He finally succumbed to his illness."

Sue

To institute legal proceedings against (a person or institution), typically for redress (মামলা করা).

"He threatened to sue the company."

Summon

To authoritatively or urgently call on (someone) to be present (তলব করা).

"He was summoned to the principal's office."

Sundial

An instrument showing the time by the shadow of a pointer cast by the sun onto a plate marked with the hours (সূর্যঘড়ি).

"The garden has an old sundial."

Superfluous

Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough (অপ্রয়োজনীয় / অতিরিক্ত).

"Delete any superfluous words."

Supersede

To take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use); supplant (স্থলাভিষিক্ত করা).

"The old law was superseded by the new one."

Superstition

Excessively credulous belief in and reverence for supernatural beings (কুসংস্কার).

"It is a superstition that black cats bring bad luck."

Supposition

An uncertain belief (অনুমান / ধারণা).

"That is purely a supposition."

Surgeon

A medical practitioner qualified to practice surgery (শল্যচিকিৎসক).

"The surgeon performed the operation perfectly."

Surmount

To overcome (a difficulty or obstacle) (অতিক্রম করা).

"She managed to surmount all obstacles."

Surpass

To exceed; be greater than (ছাড়িয়ে যাওয়া).

"His performance surpassed all expectations."

Susceptible

Likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing (সংবেদনশীল / প্রবণ).

"Children are more susceptible to colds."

Suspense

A state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen (উদ্বেগ / দোদুল্যমান অবস্থা).

"The suspense is killing me."

Sustain

To strengthen or support physically or mentally (বজায় রাখা / টিকিয়ে রাখা).

"Hope sustained him during the crisis."

Sustenance

Food and drink regarded as a source of strength; nourishment (ভরণপোষণ / পুষ্টি).

"They rely on rice for sustenance."

Swallow

To cause or allow (something, especially food or drink) to pass down the throat (গিলে ফেলা).

"Chew your food before you swallow."

Swamp

An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh (জলাভূমি).

"Alligators live in the swamp."

Swarm

A large or dense group of insects, especially flying ones (ঝাঁক).

"A swarm of bees attacked him."

Sway

To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically backward and forward or from side to side (দোল খাওয়া / প্রভাবিত করা).

"The trees swayed in the wind."

Swear

To make a solemn statement or promise undertaking to do something or affirming that something is the case (শপথ করা).

"I swear to tell the truth."

Sweater

A knitted garment worn on the upper body (সোয়েটার).

"Put on a sweater if you are cold."

Sweep

To clean (an area) by brushing away dirt or litter (ঝাঁট দেওয়া).

"Please sweep the floor."

Swell

To become larger or rounder in size (ফুলে ওঠা).

"His ankle began to swell."

Swerve

To change or cause to change direction abruptly (দিক পরিবর্তন করা).

"The car swerved to avoid the dog."

Swirl

To move in a twisting or spiraling pattern (ঘূর্ণি / পাক খাওয়া).

"Leaves swirled in the wind."

Symmetry

The quality of being made up of exactly similar parts facing each other or around an axis (প্রতিসাম্য / সুষম).

"The garden has perfect symmetry."

Symposium

A conference or meeting to discuss a particular subject (আলোচনা সভা).

"He attended a symposium on climate change."

Synthesis

The combination of ideas to form a theory or system (সংশ্লেষণ).

"The report is a synthesis of existing research."

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