Word Meanings and Bengali Translations
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Word Meanings and Bengali Translations

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What does the term 'chauvinism' refer to?

  • An obligation to support one's country
  • Fanatical patriotism or blind enthusiasm for military glory (correct)
  • The act of trickery or deception
  • An attitude of self-satisfaction

    • Which word describes the act of trickery or deception?

  • Clamor
  • Inveigle
  • Coda
  • Chicanery (correct)

    • Which term is defined as 'arranged in or relating to time order'?

  • Chronological (correct)
  • Cogent
  • Complacent
  • Commensurate

    • What is the meaning of the verb 'clinch'?

    <p>To settle conclusively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the verb 'coagulate' refer to?

    <p>To congeal or thicken</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'coda' in the context of music or literature?

    <p>A concluding section</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which adjective describes someone who is self-satisfied or overly content?

    <p>Complacent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'complaisant' mean?

    <p>Obliging or willing to please</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the verb 'debunk' mean?

    <p>To expose the truth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'triteness' refer to?

    <p>Being morally low or of little value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word describes a person who is generous and kind?

    <p>Beneficent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word means to take away someone’s credibility?

    <p>Discredit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the adjective 'bombastic' imply about language?

    <p>Sounding important but lacking substance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which adjective describes appropriate behavior and manners?

    <p>Decorous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the verb 'vilify'?

    <p>To criticize unfairly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'corroborate' mean?

    <p>To support or confirm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to something that is fake or fraudulent?

    <p>Bogus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'denigrate' mean?

    <p>To criticize in a way that detracts from the person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to a formal expression of objection?

    <p>Demur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'boor'?

    <p>A person who is rude or ill-mannered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word best describes something that is harmful and cancerous?

    <p>Malignant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'propriety' refer to?

    <p>Correct conduct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'verbosity' refer to?

    <p>Excessive use of words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term means to convey a name or symbol for something?

    <p>Denote</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the verb 'foment' mean?

    <p>To stimulate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word means to prevent by taking action in advance?

    <p>Forestall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'frugal' refer to?

    <p>Economical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes someone who is overly talkative?

    <p>Garrulous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'futility' imply?

    <p>Uselessness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word means to deny or dispute a statement?

    <p>Gainsay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the adjective 'gauche' mean?

    <p>Tactless</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word means happening by fortunate accident?

    <p>Fortuitous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes a mixture of different kinds of things?

    <p>Hodgepodge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word refers to arrogance or excessive pride?

    <p>Hubris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'gregarious' mean?

    <p>Sociable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following options represents a belief that pleasure is the most important thing in life?

    <p>Hedonism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'hear' in the context of the word 'hearken'?

    <p>To listen attentively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term indicates a ranking classification of people or things?

    <p>Gradation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'iconoclastic' refer to?

    <p>Destructive of religious beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'homogeneous'?

    <p>Of the same kind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes domination or control over others?

    <p>Hegemony</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'gouge' mean?

    <p>To increase prices unfairly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'perfidious' describe?

    <p>A tendency to be treacherous and disloyal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'permeable'?

    <p>Capable of allowing liquids or gas to pass through</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines the term 'philanthropy'?

    <p>The practice of charitable giving and humanity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'piety' refer to?

    <p>Devotion and reverence, particularly in a religious context</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word describes an action that lacks enthusiasm or interest?

    <p>Perfunctory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'philanthropist'?

    <p>A person dedicated to charitable activities and helping others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'peripheral' convey?

    <p>Marginal or on the outskirts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following terms suggests a strong liking or fondness?

    <p>Penchant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Word Meanings and Bengali Translations

    • Abate: To make something less strong; Moderate; Reduce
    • Abatement: To lessen something; To lessen in strength
    • Attenuate: To make or become less strong, intense, or marked.
    • Attenuation: Reduction in strength or force of something
    • Subside: To become less intense or violent
    • Abdicate: To formally renounce or relinquish a position or right.
    • Abdication: The act of formally renouncing a position or right.
    • Abjure: To solemnly renounce or reject a belief, opinion, or position
    • Recant: To formally retract a statement or belief.
    • Recantation: A formal retraction or withdrawal of a statement or belief.
    • Aberrant: Deviating from the usual or expected course; abnormal; unusual
    • Abhor: To detest or regard with disgust or aversion
    • Abhorrence: Intense dislike or hatred
    • Abhorrent: Extremely distasteful or repulsive
    • Odious: Hateful, disgusting, or unpleasant
    • Tangential: Having slight, or superficial connection with something, or at an angle.
    • Abeyance: State of temporary suspension.
    • Rancor: Deep-seated bitterness or hate
    • Rancorous: Showing deep-seated bitterness or hate
    • Abrasive: Rough enough to wear down or polish
    • Abridge: To shorten or condense; make shorter.
    • Abridgment: A shortened version of something
    • Compendium: A concise summary or collection of information
    • Pithy: Brief and to the point; concise
    • Terse: Brief and to the point; concise

    Additional Word Meanings and Bengali Translations

    • Terseness: Conciseness; brevity; succinctness
    • Succinct: Briefly and clearly expressed
    • Succinctness: Quality of being concise and clearly expressed
    • Abscond: To secretly leave
    • Abstain: To refrain from participating or something
    • Eschew: To deliberately avoid or shun
    • Abstemious: Self-disciplined in eating and drinking
    • Temperance: Moderation or self-control
    • Accolade: Public praise or approval; a mark of honor; a commendation
    • Adulation: Excessive praise or flattery
    • Eulogize: To praise or speak highly of someone, or something deceased
    • Eulogy: A speech or writing that praises a deceased person
    • Laud: To praise or commend someone or something
    • Laudable: Worthy of praise or commendation
    • Laudatory: Serving to praise or commend someone or something
    • Acerbic: Sharp, bitter in taste or tone
    • Acerbity: A sharpness, or bitterness
    • Acme: Peak, summit, or highest point
    • Culminate: To reach a climax or peak
    • Culmination: The highest point or climax of something
    • Zenith: The highest point, in time, place or degree
    • Activism: Active participation in political or social action; advocacy.
    • Acumen: Shrewdness, insight, or good judgment
    • Conversant: Having knowledge of or familiarity with; knowledgeable about; familiar with; acquainted with
    • Discretion: Wise circumspection in one's conduct or judgment
    • Erudite: Having or showing great knowledge or learning
    • Erudition: Extensive knowledge or learning
    • Prudent: Careful and cautious, especially in planning
    • Sagacious: Showing wisdom; having keen understanding, discerning and intelligent
    • Adhere: To stick to or remain attached to something.
    • Adherence: Attachment to or support of; allegiance
    • Admonish: To caution someone against something considered wrong or likely to cause harm

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