Varsity B Unit Word List 16 (Words 301-320) | DU B & C Unit Admission Test English Vocabulary

Meaning: To divide into two parts or branches.

বাংলা: মোড় নেয়া

Synonyms: diverge, branch off

Antonyms: merge, combine

Example Sentences:

The road forks into two near the village.

The river forks before joining the sea.

Take the left fork to reach the city.

Meaning: A vehicle used for carrying goods.

বাংলা: মালবাহী গাড়ি, ট্রলি

Synonyms: wagon, wain

Antonyms:

Example Sentences:

The farmer loaded vegetables onto his cart.

Horses pulled wooden carts down the road.

He used a small cart to move boxes.

Meaning: Not closed or fastened.

বাংলা: উন্মুক্ত

Synonyms: not closed, open, free

Antonyms: locked

Example Sentences:

He left the door unlocked last night.

The phone remained unlocked for easy access.

An unlocked gate led to the backyard.

Meaning: A strong desire or encouragement to do something.

বাংলা: প্রেরণা, উৎসাহনা

Synonyms: encourage, exhort, goad, nudge, press, prod, prompt, impulse

Antonyms: discourage

Example Sentences:

He felt an urge to help the poor.

Teachers urged students to study hard.

She couldn’t resist the urge to laugh.

Meaning: To move or influence something or someone.

বাংলা: দোল, ঝোলা

Synonyms: impact, influence, mark, repercussion, effect

Antonyms: impotence, powerlessness

Example Sentences:

The trees swayed gently in the wind.

He was easily swayed by public opinion.

Her words swayed the audience’s emotions.

Meaning: Lacking brightness, sharpness, or excitement.

বাংলা: নির্জীব

Synonyms: blunt, blunted, dulled, obtuse

Antonyms: cutting, edged, keen, pointed

Example Sentences:

The lecture was dull and boring.

A dull knife can be dangerous to use.

The sky looked dull and gray before the rain.

Meaning: Covered with clouds; gloomy.

বাংলা: মেঘাচ্ছন্ন, অন্ধকারাচ্ছন্ন

Synonyms: becloud, bedim, befog, blacken, blur, darken, dim

Antonyms: brighten, illuminate, illumine

Example Sentences:

The sky was overcast with dark clouds.

We postponed the picnic due to overcast weather.

An overcast mood spread across the city.

Meaning: Covered with or resembling dust.

বাংলা: ধূলিপূর্ণ, নিস্তরঙ্গ, অনিন্দিত

Synonyms: fine, floury

Antonyms: coarse, granular, granulated

Example Sentences:

The bookshelf was old and dusty.

He cleaned the dusty floor carefully.

A dusty road led to the village.

Meaning: To speak of or refer to something briefly.

বাংলা: উল্লেখ, উদ্ধৃত, স্মরণ

Synonyms: citation, commendation, refer, allude

Antonyms: overlook, ignore

Example Sentences:

He didn’t mention the reason for his absence.

The teacher mentioned her name in the report.

She mentioned the book during the discussion.

Meaning: Completely or entirely.

বাংলা: সম্পূর্ণভাবে

Synonyms: all, altogether, completely, entirely, exactly, flat, full

Antonyms: half, incomplete, part

Example Sentences:

The room is quite clean now.

I’m quite sure about my decision.

The movie was quite interesting.

Meaning: Difficult to understand or explain.

বাংলা: রহস্যময়, গুপ্ত

Synonyms: arcane, cryptic, impenetrable, mystic, occult

Antonyms: accessible, clear, non ambiguous

Example Sentences:

He gave me a mysterious smile.

The disappearance of the ship was mysterious.

A mysterious sound came from the forest.

Meaning: To make something smaller or less significant.

বাংলা: কমানো, হ্রাস করা

Synonyms: denigrate, deprecate, depreciate, diminish

Antonyms: acclaim, applaud, exalt, extol

Example Sentences:

We must minimize errors in our work.

The new system minimizes waste and cost.

He tried to minimize the damage caused.

Meaning: Opposition to something or the ability to withstand it.

বাংলা: বাধা, প্রতিরোধ

Synonyms: defiance, opposition

Antonyms: acquiescence

Example Sentences:

The soldiers showed strong resistance to the attack.

Her resistance to pressure was admirable.

They met with resistance from local residents.

Meaning: The skill of dealing with people in a sensitive way.

বাংলা: আন্তরিক কূটনীতি

Synonyms: tact

Antonyms: clumsiness

Example Sentences:

She handled the conflict with great diplomacy.

Diplomacy helps maintain international peace.

His diplomacy prevented a major argument.

Meaning: A public display of feelings, opinion, or protest.

বাংলা: বাহ্যিক প্রকাশ

Synonyms: demo, rally, exhibition, presentation

Antonyms: concealment, suppression, hiding

Example Sentences:

Thousands joined the demonstration for equal rights.

The teacher gave a science demonstration.

The workers held a peaceful demonstration.

Meaning: To reveal something hidden or secret.

বাংলা: দৃষ্টিগোচর করা, প্রকাশ করা

Synonyms: debunk, nail, show up, uncloak, uncover, unmask

Antonyms: camouflage, cloak, disguise, mask

Example Sentences:

The journalist exposed the corruption scandal.

Sunlight can expose hidden flaws in the fabric.

The investigation exposed a major fraud.

Meaning: A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

বাংলা: ষড়যন্ত্র, চক্রান্ত

Synonyms: cabal, crew, gang, Mafia

Antonyms:

Example Sentences:

The police uncovered a conspiracy against the government.

He was accused of taking part in a political conspiracy.

They were arrested for conspiracy to commit fraud.

Meaning: Showing great physical force or aggression; involving strong, destructive behavior.

বাংলা: হিংস্র, ক্ষিপ্র

Synonyms: explosive, ferocious, fierce, furious

Antonyms: nonviolent, peaceable, peaceful

Example Sentences:

The protest became violent when the police arrived.

He has a violent temper that often gets him into trouble.

The storm was so violent that many trees were uprooted.

Meaning: Rapid increase in numbers, amount, or spread.

বাংলা: বর্ধন

Synonyms: accelerate, accumulate, appreciate, balloon

Antonyms: contract, decrease, diminish, dwindle

Example Sentences:

The proliferation of mobile phones has changed the way we communicate.

Scientists are worried about the proliferation of harmful bacteria.

The city saw a proliferation of new buildings in recent years.

Meaning: A tool or instrument used to fight, defend, or attack.

বাংলা: অস্ত্র

Synonyms: arm, gun

Antonyms:

Example Sentences:

The soldier carried his weapon carefully.

Words can be a powerful weapon when used wisely.

The country is developing new types of modern weapons.