Varsity B Unit Word List 17 (Words 321-340) | DU B & C Unit Admission Test English Vocabulary

Meaning: The act or process of fighting a war.

বাংলা: যুদ্ধকালীন অবস্থা, যুদ্ধাবস্থা

Synonyms: conflict, discord, discordance, war

Antonyms: accord, agreement, concord, concordance, harmony, peace

Example Sentences:

The two nations have been in warfare for over a decade.

Modern warfare often involves advanced technology.

The general studied ancient warfare to learn battle strategies.

Meaning: A person who studies religious faith, practice, and experience.

বাংলা: ধর্মতত্ত্ববিদ

Synonyms: divine

Antonyms:

Example Sentences:

The theologian spent his life studying the meaning of divine laws.

Famous theologians often write books explaining religious principles.

He became a respected theologian after years of research.

Meaning: Belief in avoiding war and violence; the idea that all disputes should be settled peacefully.

বাংলা:  শান্তিবাদ

Synonyms: non aggression, non violence

Antonyms: warfare

Example Sentences:

Gandhi’s pacifism inspired millions to fight without violence.

She strongly supports pacifism and opposes all wars.

Pacifism teaches that peace is more powerful than aggression.

Meaning: A person who gives money, time, or help to others; a lover of humanity.

বাংলা: দানশীল ব্যক্তি

Synonyms: patron, philanthropy, sponsor

Antonyms: misanthropist, pessimist, skeptic, anarchist

Example Sentences:

The philanthropist donated millions to build schools for poor children.

Many famous entrepreneurs are also great philanthropists.

A true philanthropist helps others without expecting anything in return.

Meaning: The ability or action to begin something new.

বাংলা: প্রথম পদক্ষেপ

Synonyms: enterprise, action aggressiveness, hustle

Antonyms: idleness

Example Sentences:

She took the initiative to start a recycling program in her school.

The government launched a new initiative to reduce poverty.

Success often depends on taking initiative instead of waiting.

Meaning: To call people together for a meeting or discussion.

বাংলা: আহ্বান করা, সমবেত হওয়া

Synonyms: assemble, call, convoke, muster, summon

Antonyms: break up, disband, disperse, split(up)

Example Sentences:

The committee will convene tomorrow to discuss the proposal.

The manager convened a meeting to address the staff’s concerns.

Leaders from many countries convened to sign the peace treaty.

Meaning: The process of settling a dispute by an independent person or group.

বাংলা: মধ্যস্থতা

Synonyms: adjudication, negotiation, mediation, settlement

Antonyms: disagreement, indecision

Example Sentences:

The company agreed to resolve the conflict through arbitration.

Arbitration helped both parties reach a fair decision.

The lawyer acted as an arbitrator during the business dispute.

Meaning: A matter or event; also used for a romantic relationship.

বাংলা: ব্যাপার, কেলেঙ্কারী কাজ

Synonyms: amour, fling, love affair, romance

Antonyms:

Example Sentences:

The president’s personal affairs became public.

This is a private affair and should not be discussed outside.

The business affair between the two companies ended well.

Meaning: Not easily available; in short supply.

বাংলা: দুর্লভ

Synonyms: exiguous, poor, scant, slender, spare

Antonyms: abundant, ample, bountiful, copious, generous

Example Sentences:

Clean drinking water is scarce in some rural areas.

During the drought, food became very scarce.

Skilled workers are scarce in the remote village.

Meaning: A large number of people gathered together.

বাংলা: ভিড়

Synonyms: cram, crush, jam, ram

Antonyms:

Example Sentences:

A big crowd gathered to watch the concert.

The police controlled the crowd near the stadium.

The crowd cheered loudly when the team won.

Meaning:  Calm, quiet, and free from disturbance.

বাংলা: শান্ত

Synonyms: Arcadian, clam, hushed, peaceful, placid

Antonyms: boisterous, clamorous, clattery, deafening loud, noisy, raucous

Example Sentences:

The lake looked tranquil in the early morning.

Meditation helps keep your mind tranquil.

They live in a tranquil village far from the city noise.

Meaning: Having many complex parts; difficult to understand or design.

বাংলা: জটিল, বিশদবিস্তার

Synonyms: baroque, byzantine, complicate, complicated, convoluted

Antonyms: noncomplex, non complicated, plain, simple

Example Sentences:

The artist created an intricate pattern on the wall.

It took hours to solve the intricate puzzle.

The machine’s design is intricate but efficient.

Meaning: Far away in distance or time; not close or connected.

বাংলা: দূরবর্তী

Synonyms: fragile, frail, negligible, outside

Antonyms: good

Example Sentences:

They live in a remote village in the hills.

The island is too remote to be visited easily.

His chances of winning are remote.

Meaning: To stop something from happening.

বাংলা: প্রতিরোধ করা

Synonyms: forestall, preclude

Antonyms:

Example Sentences:

Good hygiene can prevent many diseases.

The police worked hard to prevent crime in the area.

A balanced diet helps prevent health problems.

Meaning: To move slowly on hands and knees or close to the ground.

বাংলা: বুকে ভর দিয়ে আগানো

Synonyms: creep, grovel, slide, slither, snake, worm

Antonyms:  race, speed, whiz, zip

Example Sentences:

The baby began to crawl across the floor.

The lizard crawled along the wall.

Traffic crawled through the city during rush hour.

Meaning: To make an emotional appeal or argument.

বাংলা: অনুরোধ দেখান, অনুরোধ করা

Synonyms: maintain, argue

Antonyms:

Example Sentences:

She pleaded for her friend's forgiveness.

The lawyer will plead the case in court.

He pleaded with his parents to let him go on the trip.

Meaning: Unusual or not familiar.

বাংলা: অদ্ভুত, অপরিচিত, অচেনা

Synonyms: bizarre, cranky, crazy, curious, eccentric

Antonyms: familiar

Example Sentences:

It’s strange that he didn’t call today.

The food had a strange taste I couldn’t describe.

She moved to a strange city for her new job.

Meaning: Slightly warm; not hot or cold.

বাংলা: অল্প গরম, মৃদুম মৃদু গরম

Synonyms:  heated, warm, tepid, toasty

Antonyms: chilled, coldish, cool, cooled

Example Sentences:

The coffee was only lukewarm after sitting on the table.

She gave a lukewarm response to the idea.

The bathwater felt lukewarm, not hot enough.

Meaning: To make or become extremely dry.

বাংলা: তপ্ত ও অত্যন্ত শুক্ক করা বা হওয়া

Synonyms: dehydrate, desiccate, dry, scorch

Antonyms: hydrate, wash

Example Sentences:

The sun parched the ground during summer.

After walking all day, his throat was parched.

The desert wind parched their skin.

Meaning: The border or sharp side of something.

বাংলা: প্রান্ত, কিনারা

Synonyms: acerbity, acidity, acridity, acridness

Antonyms: mildness, softness

Example Sentences:

Be careful near the edge of the cliff.

She sat on the edge of her seat, waiting for the result.

The knife has a sharp edge.