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Vocabulary Practice for Starting With T to Z

Pass: 70% Day 9

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Taboo

Prohibited or restricted by social custom (নিষিদ্ধ / বারণ).

"Speaking about politics is taboo here."

Tacit

Understood or implied without being stated (নীরব / অনুক্ত).

"He gave his tacit approval."

Tactic

An action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end (কৌশল).

"It was a clever tactic to win the game."

Tame

Not dangerous or frightened of people; domesticated (পোষা / শান্ত).

"The birds are so tame they eat from your hand."

Tamper

To interfere with something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations (কারচুপি করা / হস্তক্ষেপ করা).

"Do not tamper with the equipment."

Tangible

Perceptible by touch; clear and definite (স্পর্শযোগ্য / বাস্তব).

"We need tangible evidence."

Tangle

To twist together into a confused mass (জট পাকানো).

"The cables got all tangled up."

Tap

A device for controlling the flow of liquid; to strike lightly (কল / টোকা দেওয়া).

"Turn off the tap. / He tapped on the door."

Tar

A dark, thick, flammable liquid distilled from wood or coal (আলকাতরা).

"The road was covered in tar."

Tarnish

To lose or cause to lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture (মলিন করা / কলঙ্কিত করা).

"Silver tarnishes easily."

Tear

To pull apart or to pieces with force (ছিঁড়ে ফেলা / চোখের জল).

"He tore the letter in half. / A tear rolled down her cheek."

Tease

To make fun of or attempt to provoke (a person or animal) in a playful way (জ্বালাতন করা / খেপানো).

"Don't tease the dog."

Tedious

Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous (ক্লান্তিকর / একঘেয়ে).

"The work was tedious and boring."

Teem

To be full of or swarming with (পরিপূর্ণ হওয়া / গিজগিজ করা).

"The river teems with fish."

Temperament

A person's or animal's nature, especially as it permanently affects their behavior (মেজাজ / স্বভাব).

"She has a nervous temperament."

Temperate

Relating to or denoting a region or climate characterized by mild temperatures (নাতিশীতোষ্ণ / সংযত).

"The climate here is temperate."

Tempo

The speed at which a passage of music is or should be played (লয় / গতি).

"The music has a fast tempo."

Temptation

A desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise (প্রলোভন).

"He resisted the temptation to eat the cake."

Tenable

Able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection (টিকে থাকার যোগ্য / সমর্থনযোগ্য).

"His theory is no longer tenable."

Tenacious

Tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely (দৃঢ় / নাছোড়বান্দা).

"He is a tenacious opponent."

Tenancy

Possession of land or property as a tenant (ভাড়াটিয়ার অধিকার).

"The tenancy expires next month."

Tentacle

A slender, flexible limb or appendage in an animal (শুঁড়).

"The octopus has eight tentacles."

Tentative

Not certain or fixed; provisional (পরীক্ষামূলক / নিশ্চিত নয় এমন).

"We made a tentative arrangement."

Terrace

A level paved area or platform next to a building (চত্বর / ছাদ).

"We had dinner on the terrace."

Terrain

A stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features (ভূখণ্ড / এলাকা).

"The terrain was rough and rocky."

Terrestrial

Of, on, or relating to the earth (পার্থিব / স্থলজ).

"Terrestrial animals live on land."

Terrific

Of great size, amount, or intensity; excellent (চমৎকার / বিশাল).

"She did a terrific job."

Terrify

To cause to feel extreme fear (আতঙ্কিত করা).

"The height terrified him."

Terse

Sparing in the use of words; abrupt (সংক্ষিপ্ত / রূঢ়).

"He gave a terse reply."

Thaw

To become liquid or soft as a result of warming (গলে যাওয়া / বরফ গলা).

"The ice began to thaw."

Thigh

The part of the human leg between the hip and the knee (ঊরু).

"He injured his thigh muscle."

Thrive

To grow or develop well or vigorously (উন্নতি লাভ করা / সতেজ হওয়া).

"Children thrive on love and attention."

Throng

A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals (জনতা / ভিড়).

"A throng of people waited outside."

Throughout

In every part of (a place or object) (সর্বত্র / আগাগোড়া).

"It rained throughout the day."

Tidy

Arranged neatly and in order (পরিপাটি / গুছানো).

"Keep your room tidy."

Tile

A thin rectangular slab of baked clay or other material (টালি).

"The floor was covered with tiles."

Tilt

To move or cause to move into a sloping position (কাত করা / হেলানো).

"He tilted his head to the side."

Timber

Wood prepared for use in building and carpentry (কাঠ).

"The house is built of timber."

Timidity

Lack of courage or confidence (ভীরুতা / লাজুকতা).

"His timidity prevented him from speaking."

Tinge

A trace of a color (আভা / রেশ).

"There was a tinge of sadness in her voice."

Toddle

(of a young child) to move with short unsteady steps (টলমল করে চলা).

"The baby toddled across the room."

Toil

To work extremely hard or incessantly (কঠোর পরিশ্রম করা).

"They toiled in the fields all day."

Torment

Severe physical or mental suffering (যন্ত্রণা / পীড়ন).

"He was in torment over the decision."

Touchy

Oversensitive and irritable (স্পর্শকাতর / খিটখিটে).

"He is very touchy about his age."

Tract

An area of indefinite extent, typically a large one (অঞ্চল / ভূখণ্ড).

"Large tracts of forest were destroyed."

Traction

The action of drawing or pulling something over a surface (ঘর্ষণ / আকর্ষণ).

"The tires lost traction on the ice."

Trail

A mark or a series of signs or objects left behind by the passage of someone or something (চিহ্ন / পথ).

"We followed the trail into the woods."

Trait

A distinguishing quality or characteristic (বৈশিষ্ট্য / লক্ষণ).

"Honesty is his best trait."

Tramp

A person who travels from place to place on foot in search of work or as a vagrant (ভবঘুরে).

"The tramp asked for food."

Trample

To tread on and crush (পদদলিত করা).

"Don't trample on the flowers."

Tranquility

The quality or state of being tranquil; calm (প্রশান্তি).

"We enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside."

Transcend

To be or go beyond the range or limits of (অতিক্রম করা / ছাঁপিয়ে যাওয়া).

"Music can transcend cultural boundaries."

Transfuse

To transfer (blood or other fluids) into the circulatory system of a person or animal (রক্ত সঞ্চালন করা).

"The patient needed to be transfused with blood."

Transgress

To infringe or go beyond the bounds of (a moral principle or other established standard of behavior) (লঙ্ঘন করা / পাপ করা).

"He transgressed the laws of the land."

Translucent

Allowing light, but not detailed shapes, to pass through; semitransparent (ঈষদচ্ছ).

"The glass is translucent."

Trauma

A deeply distressing or disturbing experience (মানসিক আঘাত).

"She suffered trauma after the accident."

Traverse

To travel across or through (পাড়ি দেওয়া / অতিক্রম করা).

"They traversed the desert."

Treatise

A written work dealing formally and systematically with a subject (গবেষণামূলক গ্রন্থ).

"He wrote a treatise on philosophy."

Treaty

A formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries (চুক্তি / সন্ধি).

"The peace treaty was signed."

Treble

Consisting of three parts; threefold (তিনগুণ).

"The profits trebled in one year."

Trek

A long arduous journey, especially one made on foot (কষ্টকর ভ্রমণ).

"They went on a trek through the mountains."

Tremble

To shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty (কাঁপা).

"His hands trembled with fear."

Trench

A long, narrow ditch (পরিখা / খাদ).

"Soldiers dug a trench for protection."

Trespass

To enter the owner's land or property without permission (অনধিকার প্রবেশ করা).

"Do not trespass on private property."

Tributary

A river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake (শাখানদী / উপনদী).

"The Missouri River is a tributary of the Mississippi."

Tribute

An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration (শ্রদ্ধাঞ্জলি).

"They paid tribute to the fallen soldiers."

Trickle

(of a liquid) to flow in a small stream (চুঁইয়ে পড়া / ফোঁটা ফোঁটা পড়া).

"Tears trickled down her face."

Trifle

A thing of little value or importance (তুচ্ছ বস্তু).

"Don't worry about such trifles."

Trigger

To cause (an event or situation) to happen or exist (ঘটনো / সূত্রপাত করা).

"Smoke triggered the alarm."

Trinity

A group of three people or things (ত্রয়ী / ত্রিমূর্তি).

"The Holy Trinity."

Trivial

Of little value or importance (নগণ্য / তুচ্ছ).

"It was a trivial mistake."

Troupe

A group of dancers, actors, or other entertainers who tour to different venues (নাট্যদল / যাত্রাদল).

"A circus troupe came to town."

Truant

A student who stays away from school without leave or explanation (স্কুল পালানো ছাত্র).

"He played truant from school."

Truce

An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting (যুদ্ধবিরতি).

"The two sides called a truce."

Trumpet

A brass musical instrument with a flared bell (তূর্য / শিঙা).

"He plays the trumpet in a jazz band."

Tuck

To push, fold, or turn (the edges or ends of something, especially a garment) so as to hide them or hold them in place (গুঁজে দেওয়া / ভাঁজ করা).

"Tuck your shirt in."

Tug

To pull (something) hard or suddenly (জোরে টানা).

"The child tugged at his mother's hand."

Tumble

To fall suddenly, clumsily, or uncontrollably (গড়িয়ে পড়া / হুমড়ি খেয়ে পড়া).

"He took a tumble down the stairs."

Tumour

A swelling of a part of the body, generally without inflammation, caused by an abnormal growth of tissue (টিউমার).

"The tumour was benign."

Tumult

A loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people (হট্টগোল / কোলাহল).

"A tumult of shouting broke out."

Tune

A melody, especially one that characterizes a certain piece of music (সুর).

"He hummed a catchy tune."

Turbulent

Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm (অশান্ত / উত্তাল).

"The plane flew through turbulent air."

Turf

Grass and the surface layer of earth held together by its roots (ঘাসের চাপড়া).

"They played on artificial turf."

Turmoil

A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty (বিশৃঙ্খলা / তোলপাড়).

"The country is in political turmoil."

Tweezers

A small instrument like a pair of pincers for plucking out hairs and picking up small objects (চিমটা).

"Use tweezers to remove the splinter."

Twig

A slender woody shoot growing from a branch or stem of a tree or shrub (ছোট ডাল).

"The bird sat on a twig."

Tyrannical

Exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way (স্বৈরাচারী / অত্যাচারী).

"They overthrew the tyrannical regime."

Tyre

A rubber covering, typically inflated or surrounding an inflated inner tube, placed round a wheel (টায়ার).

"The car has a flat tyre."

Unanimous

(of two or more people) fully in agreement (সর্বসম্মত).

"The jury reached a unanimous verdict."

Unconscious

Not awake and aware of and responding to one's environment (অজ্ঞান / অচেতন).

"He was knocked unconscious."

Underlying

Being the cause or basis of something (মূলগত / অন্তর্নিহিত).

"We need to address the underlying problem."

Undermine

To damage or weaken (someone or something), especially gradually or insidiously (দুর্বল করা / ভিত্তি নড়বড়ে করা).

"Criticism can undermine confidence."

Underwrite

To sign and accept liability under (an insurance policy), thus guaranteeing payment in case loss or damage occurs (দায়ভার নেওয়া / বিমা করা).

"The bank agreed to underwrite the loan."

Undue

Unwarranted or inappropriate because excessive or disproportionate (অযৌক্তিক / অতিরিক্ত).

"Do not put undue pressure on him."

Uneven

Not level or smooth (অমসৃণ / অসম).

"The floor was uneven."

Ungainly

(of a person or movement) awkward; clumsy (বেঢপ / কদাকার).

"He walked with an ungainly gait."

Unilateral

(of an action or decision) performed by or affecting only one person, group, or country involved in a particular situation, without the agreement of another or the others (একতরফা).

"They made a unilateral decision."

Unravel

To undo (twisted, knitted, or woven threads) (জট খোলা / সমাধান করা).

"The mystery began to unravel."

Unrest

A state of dissatisfaction, disturbance, and agitation in a group of people, typically involving public demonstrations or disorder (অশান্তি / বিক্ষোভ).

"There is growing social unrest."

Untold

Too much or too many to be counted or measured (অকথিত / অবর্ণনীয়).

"The war caused untold misery."

Uphold

To confirm or support (something which has been questioned) (বজায় রাখা / সমর্থন করা).

"The court upheld the decision."

Upright

(of a person or their behavior) strictly honorable or honest (সৎ / খাড়া).

"He is an upright citizen."

Uprising

An act of resistance or rebellion; a revolt (গণঅভ্যুত্থান).

"The uprising was crushed by the army."

Urchin

A mischievous young child, especially one who is poorly or raggedly dressed (পথশিশু / দুষ্টু ছেলে).

"Street urchins played in the alley."

Utensils

An implement, container, or other article, especially for household use (বাসনপত্র).

"We need new kitchen utensils."

Vanity

Excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements (অহংকার / মিথ্যাভিমান).

"Her vanity made her buy expensive clothes."

Vanquish

To defeat thoroughly (পরাজিত করা).

"He vanquished his enemies."

Vehement

Showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense (প্রচণ্ড / তীব্র).

"He issued a vehement denial."

Veil

A piece of fine material worn by women to protect or conceal the face (ঘোমটা / বোরখা).

"The bride wore a white veil."

Vein

Any of the tubes forming part of the blood circulation system of the body (শিরা).

"The nurse couldn't find a vein."

Venerate

To regard with great respect; revere (শ্রদ্ধা করা).

"The saint is venerated by many."

Vengeance

Punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong (প্রতিশোধ).

"He swore vengeance on his killer."

Venture

A risky or daring journey or undertaking (ঝুঁকিপূর্ণ কাজ / উদ্যোগ).

"The new business venture failed."

Verge

An edge or border (প্রান্ত / কিনারা).

"They were on the verge of tears."

Versatile

Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities (বহুমুখী).

"He is a versatile actor."

Versed

Experienced or skilled in; knowledgeable about (পারদর্শী).

"He is well versed in history."

Veteran

A person who has had long experience in a particular field (প্রবীণ / অভিজ্ঞ).

"He is a war veteran."

Veterinarian

A person qualified to treat diseased or injured animals (পশুচিকিৎসক).

"Take the cat to the veterinarian."

Veto

A constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body (ভেটো / অসম্মতি).

"The president has the power of veto."

Vex

To make (someone) feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial matters (বিরক্ত করা).

"The problem vexed him."

Vicious

Deliberately cruel or violent (হিংস্র / বিদ্বেষপূর্ণ).

"That was a vicious attack."

Vigilant

Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties (সতর্ক / সজাগ).

"Be vigilant against fraud."

Vigorous

Strong, healthy, and full of energy (বলিষ্ঠ / জোরালো).

"He gave a vigorous defense."

Vindicate

To clear (someone) of blame or suspicion (দোষমুক্ত করা / সত্য প্রমাণ করা).

"New evidence vindicated him."

Virtuous

Having or showing high moral standards (সৎ / পুণ্যবান).

"She lived a virtuous life."

Vocation

A strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation (পেশা / আহ্বান).

"Teaching is her vocation."

Vogue

The prevailing fashion or style at a particular time (চল / ফ্যাশন).

"Short skirts are in vogue."

Void

Not valid or legally binding (বাতিল / শূন্য).

"The contract is null and void."

Volcano

A mountain or hill, typically conical, having a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are being or have been erupted from the earth's crust (আগ্নেয়গিরি).

"The volcano erupted last night."

Volatile

(of a substance) easily evaporated at normal temperatures; liable to change rapidly and unpredictably (উদ্বায়ী / পরিবর্তনশীল).

"The political situation is volatile."

Vow

A solemn promise (শপথ / প্রতিজ্ঞা).

"They exchanged marriage vows."

Vulgar

Lacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined (অশ্লীল / কুরুচিপূর্ণ).

"He made a vulgar joke."

Wager

More formal term for bet (বাজি).

"I'll wager that he wins."

Wail

To give a cry of pain, grief, or anger (বিলাপ করা).

"The sirens wailed in the distance."

Wander

To walk or move in a leisurely, casual, or aimless way (ঘুরে বেড়ানো).

"We wandered around the city."

Wane

(of the moon) to have a progressively smaller part of its visible surface illuminated, so that it appears to decrease in size (ক্ষয় পাওয়া / কমে যাওয়া).

"His influence began to wane."

Ward

A separate room in a hospital, typically one allocated to a particular type of patient (ওয়ার্ড / বিভাগ).

"She is in the maternity ward."

Warden

A person responsible for the supervision of a particular place or thing or for ensuring that regulations are associated with it are obeyed (তত্ত্বাবধায়ক / জেল সুপার).

"The prison warden was strict."

Wary

Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems (সতর্ক / সাবধান).

"Be wary of strangers."

Watchdog

A dog kept to guard private property; a person or group that monitors the practices of companies (প্রহরী / তদারককারী).

"The media acts as a watchdog."

Wave

A long body of water curling into an arched form and breaking on the shore (ঢেউ / হাত নাড়া).

"Huge waves crashed against the rocks."

Waver

To shake with a quivering motion; be undecided between two opinions or courses of action (দ্বিধা করা / টলমল করা).

"He wavered between the two choices."

Weary

Feeling or showing tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion or lack of sleep (ক্লান্ত / অবসন্ন).

"I am weary of your complaints."

Weave

To form (fabric) by interlacing long threads passing in one direction with others at a right angle to them (বোনা).

"She weaves baskets from willow."

Wedge

A piece of wood, metal, or some other material having one thick end and tapering to a thin edge, that is driven between two objects or parts of an object to secure or separate them (কীলক / গোঁজ).

"He used a wedge to keep the door open."

Weed

A wild plant growing where it is not wanted and in competition with cultivated plants (আগাছা).

"I need to weed the garden."

Wetland

Land consisting of marshes or swamps; saturated land (জলাভূমি).

"The wetland is home to many birds."

Whales

A very large marine mammal with a streamlined hairless body, a horizontal tail fin, and a blowhole on top of the head for breathing (তিমি).

"Blue whales are the largest animals."

Whereby

By which (যদ্দ্বারা / যার ফলে).

"A system whereby people could vote by mail."

Whip

A strip of leather or cord fastened to a handle, used for flogging or beating a person or for urging on an animal (চাবুক).

"He cracked the whip."

Whirl

To move or cause to move rapidly around and around (ঘুরপাক খাওয়া).

"Leaves whirled in the wind."

Wholesome

Conducive to or suggestive of good health and physical well-being (স্বাস্থ্যকর / পুষ্টিকর).

"It was a wholesome meal."

Wicked

Evil or morally wrong (দুষ্ট / পাপিষ্ঠ).

"The wicked witch cast a spell."

Wield

To hold and use (a weapon or tool) (চালনা করা / ধারণ করা).

"He wields a lot of power."

Wilderness

An uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region (জনশূন্য প্রান্তর / বনভূমি).

"They got lost in the wilderness."

Willow

A tree or shrub of temperate climates that typically has narrow leaves, bears catkins, and grows near water (উইলো গাছ).

"A weeping willow grew by the river."

Wing

The forelimb of a bird, bat, or pterosaur (ডানা / পাখা).

"The bird spread its wings."

Wit

Mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence (বুদ্ধি / রসবোধ).

"He is known for his sharp wit."

Wither

(of a plant) to become dry and shriveled (শুকিয়ে যাওয়া / ম্লান হওয়া).

"The flowers withered in the sun."

Withhold

To refuse to give (something that is due to or is desired by another) (আটকে রাখা).

"They withheld vital information."

Wreath

An arrangement of flowers, leaves, or stems fastened in a ring and used for decoration or for laying on a grave (পুষ্পস্তবক / মালা).

"They laid a wreath at the memorial."

Wreck

To destroy or severely damage (a structure, vehicle, or similar) (ধ্বংস করা).

"The car was a total wreck."

Wrench

A sudden violent twist or pull (হেঁচকা টান / রেঞ্চ).

"He wrenched the door open."

Wrestle

To take part in a fight, either as sport or in earnest, that involves grappling with one's opponent and trying to throw or force them to the ground (কুস্তি করা / ধস্তাধস্তি করা).

"He wrestled with his conscience."

Wretched

(of a person) in a very unhappy or unfortunate state (হতভাগ্য / শোচনীয়).

"I felt wretched about the mistake."

Wrinkle

A slight line or fold in something, especially fabric or the skin of the face (কুঁচকানো দাগ / ভাঁজ).

"She has wrinkles around her eyes."

Wrought

(of metals) beaten out or shaped by hammering (গড়া / নির্মিত).

"The gate is made of wrought iron."

Yarn

Spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or sewing (সুতা).

"She knitted a scarf from blue yarn."

Yawn

To involuntarily open one's mouth wide and inhale deeply due to tiredness or boredom (হাই তোলা).

"He yawned loudly."

Yearn

To have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from (আকুল আকাঙ্ক্ষা করা).

"She yearned for a holiday."

Yen

The basic monetary unit of Japan (ইয়েন - জাপানি মুদ্রা).

"The price is 1000 yen."

Yoke

A wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to the plow or cart that they are to pull (জোয়াল).

"The oxen were yoked together."

Zest

Great enthusiasm and energy (উত্ফুল্লতা / রুচি).

"She has a real zest for life."