English 1st Paper

Textual Vocabularies
Unit – 1
People or Institutions Making History
Lesson – 1
The Unforgettable History (Awe¯§iYxq BwZnvm)

Bangla
Sl. Words Synonym Antonym
Meaning
cøvweZ Kiv Spill, flood, overrun, deluge,
1 Overflow (v) Subside
inundate
`ytL Sorrow, agony, anguish,
2 Grief (n) Delight, joy, bliss
affliction, distress
cÖfve, ¸iæZ¡ Important. significance,
3 Import (n) Insignificance
weight, impact
4 Cope with (v) gvwb‡q Pjv Adjust, face, encounter Retreat
fvmv, cøvweZ Flooded, bathed, drenched,
5 Awash (adj.) Dried, arid
soaked, doused
`ytL Kiv Repent, bemoan, deplore,
6 Regret (v) Rejoice, approve
grieve, lament
AZ¨vPvi Kiv Agonize, persecute, torment,
7 Torture (v) Alleviate, sooth, ease
distress, afflict
Av‡ivc Kiv Impose, wreak, apply,
8 Inflict (v) Spare
administer, afflict
wb`viæY hš¿Yv Anguish, misery, pain, Ecstasy, comfort,
9 Agony (n)
suffering, torment pleasure
mvgwiK Military, soldierly,
10 Martial (adj.) Pacific, peaceful
belligerent, militant
µxZ`vm Kiv Subjugate, dominate, bind, Emancipate, free,
11 Enslave (v)
subdue liberate
Pvjy Kiv, †cÖiY Begin, commence, initiate, Stop, terminate,
12 Launch (v)
Kiv open, start conclude
we‡RZv Conqueror, winner,
13 Victor (n) Loser, defeated
champion, vanquish
kvmbKvj Control, check, curb,
14 Rein (n) Indulge
restrain, hold, bridle
15 Crimson (adj.) Mvp jvj Red, maroon Black, green, blue
mfv, mgv‡ek Gathering, meeting, group,
16 Assemble (n) Separation, dispersion
council
17 Carry out (v) m¤úbœ Kiv Perform, execute, implement
gxgvsmv Arbitration, bargaining,
18 Negotiation (n) Disagreement
debate

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19 Slaughterhouse (n) KmvBLvbv Abattoir, butchery, shambles

AMÖmi nIqv Advance, continue, progress, Retreat, stop, halt,
20 Proceed (v)
ahead recede
Aemvb Kiv Liquefy, melt, deliquesce,
21 Dissolve (v) Solidify, congeal, unite
disintegrate
¯’wMZ Kiv Adjourn, postpone,
22 Prorogue (v) Begin, forward, continue
discontinue
23 Strike (v) ag©NU Kiv Walk out, down tools Caress
¯^Ztù~Z© Instinctive, impulsive, Deliberate, forced,
24 Spontaneous (adj.)
natural, willing studied
KwVb, k³ Solid, hard, inflexible, rigid,
25 Firm (adj.) Flabby, soft
stiff
`„pZv Resolve, resolution,
26 Determination (n) Weakness, oscillation
firmness, tenacity
ewnt¯’, ewng©yL Outside, outward, exterior,
27 External (adj.) Internal, inside
foreign
nZfvM¨ Miserable, distressed, pitiful, Admirable, excellent,
28 Wretched (adj.)
unfortunate happy
DrcxwoZ Oppressed, tyrannized,
29 Downtrodden (adj.) Uplifted, empowered
persecuted
30 Constitute (v) MVb Kiv Form, compose, comprise Finish, stop, terminate
ÿgZv MÖnY Kiv Presume, suppose, postulate,
31 Assume (v) Know, prove, relinquish
suspect
KvUv, nZ¨v Kiv Butcher, cut down,
32 Mow down (v)
decimate, massacre
ewÂZ Poor, destitute, needy,
33 Deprived (adj.) Fortunate, wealthy
lacking
MYnZ¨v Butchery, killing, murder,
34 Massacre (n) Protection, saving
slaughter
msMÖvg Kiv Attempt, contend, endeavor,
35 Strive (v) Yield
fight, labor
cÖZ¨vnvi Kiv Remove, retract, subtract,
36 Withdraw (v) submit, arrive, stand
retire, retreat
Kg©Pvix Staff, employees, members,
37 Personnel (n) Outsider, foreigner
crew
38 Barrack (n) ‡mbv evmfeb Cantonment, garrison
Z`šÍ Kiv Explore, scrutinize, search,
39 Investigate (v) Disregard
examine
cÖwZwbwa Agent, delegate, deputy, Atypical,
40 Representative (n)
proxy unrepresentative
KóKi cwiw¯’wZ Adversity, affliction, Comfort, ease,
41 Hardship (n)
difficulty, trial prosperity
Ae¨vnwZ †`Iqv Excuse, free, relieve,
42 Exempt (v) Liable, enforce, compel
release, liberate
‡invB Absolved, excluded,
43 Exempt (adj.) Liable
excused, free
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iƒcvšÍi Change, transform,

44 Convert (v) Remain, persist, keep
transfigure, turn
45 Fort (n) `yM©, †Kjøv Fortress, stronghold, castle Shanty
‡gvKvwejv Kiv Challenge, face, encounter,
46 Confront (v) Evade, avoid, escape
oppose
APjve¯’v Halt, stop, stoppage, Progression, advance,
47 Standstill (n)
stalemate, pause running
`~wlZ Kiv Contaminate, spoil, blemish, Disinfect, purify, clean,
48 Taint (v)
ruin boost
wb‡`©kbv Instruction, direction,
49 Directive (n)
command, order
gy³ Kiv Free, emancipate, discharge, Enslave, confine,
50 Liberate (v)
deliver imprison
wek„•Ljv Anarchy, disorder,
51 Chaos (n) Order, peace, bliss
confusion, turmoil
`gb Kiv Restrain, check, subdue,
52 Suppress (v) Encourage, incite
repress
gyw³ Enslavement,
53 Emancipation (n) Freeing, liberation, freedom
subjugation
aŸsm Kiv Annihilate, destroy,
54 Exterminate (v) save, conserve
eradicate, abolish
Dchy³ Suitable, befitting, apt, right,
55 Appropriate (adj.) Inappropriate, irrelevant
proper
Anarchistic, innovative,
56 Revolutionary (adj.) ‰ecøweK Outmoded, old, antique
progressive
`Lj, AwaKvi Ownership, custody, control,
57 Possession (n) Surrender
property
‡cÖiY Kiv Transfer, send, convey,
58 Transmit (v) Receive
carry, bear

Lesson – 2
Nelson Mandela, from Apartheid Fighter to President
(‡bjmb †g‡Ûjv, eY©‰elg¨ †hv×v †_‡K ivóªcwZ)

Bangla
Sl. Words Synonym Antonym
Meaning
wb‡lavw`, wkKj Chain, manacle, obstruct,
1 Shackle (n) Free, loose, unchain
restrict, impede
2 Racial (adj.) RvwZ we‡Øl Ethnic, endemic Individual
eY©‰elg¨ bxwZ Separation, dissociation,
3 Apartheid (n) Unity, unification
segregation
4 Resolve (n) mgvavb Kiv Settle, solve Remediate, unravel
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MYZš¿ Republic, representative,

5 Democracy (n) Autocracy, tyranny
autonomy
cÖwZg~wZ©, cÖwZgv Figure, idol, image, portrait,
6 Icon (n) Disappearing
representation
mg‡SvZv Settlement, agreement, Disagreement,
7 Reconciliation (n)
compromise antagonism
ev¯Íevqb Kiv Materialize, organize,
8 Embody (v) Dismember, exclude
represent, incarnate
9 Imprisoned (adj.) Kvive× Jailed, caged, confined Free
msL¨vjNy Smaller, lesser, subordinate,
10 Minority (n/adj.) Minor, significant
subsidiary
gyw³ Enfranchisement, liberation,
11 Emancipation (n) Enslavement
manumission
12 Determined (adj.) msKíe× Firm, resolved, fixed Undetermined
gh©v`v, cÖwZcwË Reputation, status, fame,
13 Prestige (n) Insignificant, obscurity
honor, renown
Abb¨ cÖwZfv Magnetism, dominance,
14 Charisma (n) Repulsion, repulsiveness
power, authority
‰elg¨ Distinction, sagacity,
15 Discrimination (n) Shortsightedness
discernment, racism
cÖPÛ, Zxeªfv‡e Extremely, strongly,
16 Intensely (adv.) Weakly, mildly
vigorously, deeply
cÖ`k©b Display, demonstration,
17 Manifestation (n) Concealed
disclosure, show
¯^xK…wZ, MÖnY Acknowledgement,
18 Acceptance (n) Refusal, rejection
approval, recognition
Av‡ivM¨ Kiv Cure, restore, reconcile,
19 Heal (v) Hurt, wound, damage
remedy, treat
dvUj, Ø›Ø Hollow, cavity, cleft, gap,
20 Chasm (n) Closure, junction
ravine, rift
gxgvsmv Kiv Discuss, arbitrate, settle,
21 Negotiate (v) Stop
arrange, mediate
wewkó Famous, outstanding, Inconspicuous,
22 Prominent (adj.)
renowned, well-known insignificant
wbcxiY Kiv Suppress, restrain, dominate,
23 Repress (v) Release, encourage
subdue
m¤§vb Kiv Honor, adore, worship,
24 Revere (v) Despise, hate, dislike
admire, venerate
‡cŠivwYK Legendary, fabled, fictitious,
25 Mythical (adj.) Historical, real, actual
imaginary
gh©v`v Lowliness,
26 Stature (n) Status, value
insignificance
wbh©vwZZ Subdued, downtrodden, Free, liberated,
27 Oppressed (adj.)
subjugated empowered
cÖgvY, mvÿ¨ Evidence, statement, proof,
28 Testimony (n) Disproof
witness

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jvjb Kiv, †cvlv Love, support, treasure,

29 Cherish (v) Abandon, neglect, hate
foster, nurture
AvwacZ¨ Power, authority, rule,
30 Domination (n) Submission
supremacy, command
‡Mvôx, esk Family, race, group,
31 Clan (n) Enemy
brotherhood, tribe
cÖksmv Kiv Praise, extol, acclaim, honor, Criticize, decry,
32 Laud (v)
glorify disparage

Lesson – 3
Two Women (`yB bvix)
1. Valentina Tereshkova (f¨v‡jwšÍbv †Z‡im‡Kvfv)

Bangla
Sl. Words Synonym Antonym
Meaning
`ÿZv Skill, knowledge, mastery,
1 Expertise (n) Inexperience, inability
proficiency
2 Undergo (v) AwfÁZv jvf Kiv Suffer, go though, bear, Leave, avoid, forgo
endure, experience
wewQbœZv Detachment, seclusion,
3 Isolation (n) Connection
loneliness, segregation
Pvjy Kiv, †cÖiY Begin, commence, initiate, Stop, terminate,
4 Launch (v)
Kiv open, start, propel conclude
ÎæwUnxb Perfect. flawless,
5 Faultless (adj.) Imperfect, guilty
unblemished, accurate
ewg ewg fve Vomiting, sickness,
6 Nausea (n) Relish
queasiness, biliousness
A¯^w¯Í, Amywe‡a Uneasiness, annoyance,
7 Discomfort (n) Comfort, ease, pleasure
distress, ache, trouble
Kÿc_ cÖ`wÿY Travel, circle,
8 Orbit (v) Stay
Kiv circumnavigate, encircle
wØMšÍ Skyline, vista, extent,
9 Horizon (n) Obscurity, barrier
compass, range
10 Legend (n) wKse`šÍx Celebrity, luminary, wonder History
kvmb e¨e¯’v Government, administration,
11 Regime (n) Anarchy
rule, system

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 2. Kalpana Chawla (Kívbv PvIjv)

Bangla
Sl. Words Synonym Antonym
Meaning
1 Take-off (v) DÇqb Kiv Depart, leave, go, remove Land
2 Malfunction (v) A‡K‡Rv nIqv Breakdown, fail Continue
3 Vertical (adj.) Lvov Upright, perpendicular, erect Horizontal
wech©q, `y‡h©vM Catastrophe, accident,
4 Disaster (n) Peace, success, blessing
calamity, misfortune
gva¨wgK Minor, subordinate,
5 Secondary (adj.) Major, primary
unimportant, subsidiary
6 Weightlessness (n) IRbnxbZv Airiness, lightness, delicacy Heaviness
eyw×gËv Intellect, brains, brightness,
7 Intelligence (n) Foolishness, dullness
discernment
Qwo‡q †`Iqv Arrange, dispose, position,
8 Deploy (v) Gather, amass
extend, use
Avewk¨K nIqv Compel, constrain, demand,
9 Necessitate (v) Obviate, eliminate
entail, force
cybiæ×vi Kiv Recover, regain, rescue,
10 Retrieve (v) Lose
restore, rectify

Unit – 3 (Dreams)
Lesson – 1
What Is a Dream? (¯^cœ wK?)

Bangla
Sl. Words Synonym Antonym
Meaning
AvKl©Y Kiv Enchant, charm, attract,
1 Fascinate (v) Annoy, bore
allure
cÖv‡qvwMK Pragmatic, experimental,
2 Empirical (adj.) Theoretical
practical
nZeyw× Kiv Perplex, baffle, mystify,
3 Puzzle (v) Enlighten
confuse
4 Extraordinarily (adv.) AmvaviYfv‡e Outstandingly, amazingly Ordinarily
¯úó, cÖvYešÍ Clear, shining, bright,
5 Vivid (adj.) Dim, dull, vague
brilliant, graphic
A¯úó Obscure, indistinct, unclear,
6 Vague (adj.) Clear, definite
indefinite
Avb›``vqK Cheerful, happy, joyous,
7 Joyful (adj.) Sad
jolly, pleased, glad
8 Confusing (adj.) weåvwšÍKi Perplexing, puzzling Clear, orderly

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Understandable ‡evaMg¨ Comprehensive, transparent,

9 Incomprehensive
(adj.) intelligible
fqvbK Terrifying, horrifying,
10 Frightening (adj.)
alarming, fearsome
HK¨ Harmony, unanimity,
11 Consensus (n) Disagreement
accord, common
nZeyw×Ki Perplexing, puzzling,
12 Baffling (adj.) Simple
confusing
D`NvUb Kiv Disentangle, figure out,
13 Unravel (v) Complicate, tangle
interpret, solve
h_vh_, mwVK Precise, accurate, correct,
14 Exact (adj.) Inexact
strict, careful
15 Emotional (adj.) Av‡eMcÖeY Sensitive, passionate Unemotional, detached
jÿYxq, wewkó Eminent, famous, important,
16 Prominent (adj.) Unimportant, minor
distinguished
AUj, m½wZc~Y© Constant, accordant,
17 Consistent (adj.) Inconsistent, erratic
coherent, compatible
cwi‡cÖwÿ‡Z Outlook, viewpoint, angle,
18 Perspective (n)
aspect, prospect
cÖwZwbwaZ¡ Rendition, depiction,
19 Representation (n)
likeness, illustration
‡cÖiYv Motive, incentive,
20 Motivation (n)
stimulation, inspiration
AvµgYvZœK Assertive, vigorous,
21 Aggressive (adj.) Passive, peaceful
forceful, dynamic
cÖe„wË, cÖeYZv Intuition, tendency, feeling,
22 Instinct (n) Reason
inclination, talent
23 Repressed (adj.) Ae`wgZ Suppressed, blocked Liberated, free
e¨vL¨v Explanation, elucidation,
24 Interpretation (n)
exposition
25 Disguised (adj.) QÙ Hidden, cloaked, masked Revealed, expressed
c~Y©Zv Completion, achievement,
26 Fulfillment (n)
accomplishment

Lesson – 2 (Dream Poems)

“Dreams” by D.H. Lawrence
Bangla
Sl. Words Synonym Antonym
Meaning
1 Dusty (adj.) aywj‡Z Av”Qvw`Z Dirty, filthy, drossy Clean
2 Dream (v) ¯^cœ ‡`Lv Fancy, dreaming, hallucinate
3 Dreamer (n) ‡h e¨w³ ¯^cœ ‡`‡L Visionary

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ev¯Íevqb, mdj Complete, fulfill, finish,

4 Come true (v) Fail, flop
Kiv implement, accomplish
5 Equally (adv.) mgvbfv‡e Alike, in the same manner Unequally
6 Eyes (n) ‡PvL Keekers
Ly‡R cvIqv Detect, seek out, discover,
7 Find (v) Miss, lose
search out
‰Zwi Kiv/iƒc Fabricate, build, construct,
8 Make (v) Destroy
†`Iqv represent, shape
9 Vanity (n) AmviZv Bounce, boast, ego, vaunt
Db¥y³/‡Lvjv Exposure, naked, uncovered,
10 Open (adj.) Close, shut
loose

Lesson – 3
I Have a Dream (Avgvi GKwU ¯^cœ Av‡Q)

Bangla
Sl. Words Synonym Antonym
Meaning
c½y Kiv, weKj Disable, lame, paralyze,
1 Cripple (v) Strengthen, assist
Kiv damage, handicap
wkKj Chain, bond, fetter, shackle,
2 Manacle (n) Freedom
handcuff
c„_KKiY Discrimination, division,
3 Segregation (n) Integration
separation, apartheid
‡f`v‡f`, ‰elg¨ Distinction, prejudice,
4 Discrimination (n)
racism, discernment
GKvKx, wbR©b Isolated, forsaken,
5 Lone (adj.) Popular
friendless, solitary, deserted
wekvj/cÖKvÛ Immense, enormous,
6 Vast (adj.)
colossal, limitless, huge
DbœwZ, mg„w× Success, affluence, wealth,
7 Prosperity (n) Failure
fortune, riches
Aembœ nIqv Weaken, deteriorate, droop,
8 Languish (v) Flourish, thrive
fade, wither, decline
wbe©vwmZ Kiv Expect, banish, expatriate,
9 Exile (v) Welcome
eject, oust
bvU¨iƒc †`Iqv Perform, act, exaggerate,
10 Dramatize (v)
embellish
j¾vRbK Disgraceful, dishonorable,
11 Shameful (adj.) Honorable
scandalous
12 Difficulty (n) Kó Hardship, suffering Pleasure, advantage
wek¦vm Belief, faith, dogma,
13 Creed (n)
doctrine
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14 Evident (adj.) ¯úó Obvious, apparent Unobvious, unclear

15 Former (adj.) mv‡eK Previous, prior, earlier Next, current
fvZ…Z¡ Fraternity, society,
16 Brotherhood (n)
association, fellowship
AwZkq Nvgv Sweat, broil, cook, bake,
17 Swelter (v)
roast
AwePvi Unfairness, inequity, wrong,
18 Injustice (n) justice
discrimination
wbcxob Tyranny, persecute,
19 Oppression (n) Liberty, freedom
subjugation, abuse, cruelty
iƒcvšÍi Kiv Change, convert, alter,
20 Transform (v)
modify, transmute
we‡Ølc~Y© Wicked, malicious, bitchy,
21 Vicious (adj.) Kind, virtuous
malevolent, baleful
n¯Í‡ÿc Interruption, digression,
22 Interposition (n) Strictness
discursion
evwZjKiY Invalidation, negation,
23 Nullification (n) Validation
cancellation
gwngvwš^Z, DbœZ Revered, glorified, noble,
24 Exalted (adj.) Lowly, common
honorable, dignified
25 Crooked (adj.) evuKv Bent, angled Straight, unbent
wbivkv, nZvk Desperation, hopelessness,
26 Despair (n) Hope, optimism
anguish, dejection
27 Jangle (v) SbSb Kiv Clash, jar, clang, rattle
gZ‡f`, A‰bK¨ disharmony, dissonance,
28 Discord (n) Harmony, accord
conflict, hostility
wgj, HKZvb Harmony, movement,
29 Symphony (n) Discord
concord
Avðh©RbK, Enormous, immense,
30 Prodigious (adj.) cÖKvÛ Tiny, small
stupendous, phenomenal
31 Heighten (v) DuPz Kiv Elevate, amplify Diminish, demote
Ava¨vwZ¨K Devotional, holy, sacred,
32 Spiritual (adj.) Physical, profane
religious, pure

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 Unit – 4 (Human Relationships)
Lesson – 1
Etiquette and Manners (wkóvPvi I f`ªZv)

Bangla
Sl. Words Synonym Antonym
Meaning
1 Tradition (n) HwZn¨ Custom, ritual, usage, habit
2 Grudge (v) N„Yv Kiv Begrudge, dislike Applaud
AvPiY Conduct, attitude, action,
3 Behavior (n) Misbehavior
deportment, manner
f`ª Cultured, considerate,
4 Polite (adj.) Impolite, rude, insolent
courteous
we‡kl Distinct, exact, peculiar,
5 Particular (adj.) General, vague, careless
detail
‡ckv`vi Careerist, competent,
6 Professional (adj.) Amateur
experienced, expert
Af¨_©bv Acceptance, admission,
7 Reception (n)
greeting
Awfe¨w³, cÖKvk Display, manifestation,
8 Expression (n) Concealment
demonstration
Avb›``vqK Delightful, amusing,
9 Pleasant (adj.) Repulsive, unfriendly
charming, cheerful

Lesson – 2
Love and Friendship (fv‡jvevmv Ges eÜzZ¡)

Bangla
Sl. Words Synonym Antonym
Meaning
myweav, DcKvi, Advantage, gain, help,
1 Benefit (n) Damage, loss
jvf profit, service
Kvgov‡bv Chew, nip, crunch, champ,
2 Bite (v)
nibble, sting
wZ³, †e`bv`vqK Harsh, acid, sharp, hostile,
3 Bitter (adj.) Mild, sweet
painful
cÖfvweZ nIqv Breathe, puff, whirl, drive,
4 Blow (v) Comfort
flow, exhale
k¦vmcÖk¦vm Respiration, inhalation,
5 Breathe (n)
breathing
Qj, fvb Kiv Act, affect, bluff, devise,
6 Feign (v) Be true
pretend, simulate
g~L©Zv Idiocy, absurdity, stupidity,
7 Folly (n) Prudence, wisdom
craziness, madness
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wngvwqZ Kiv Chill, harden, ice (over),

8 Freeze (v) Melt, boil, liquefy
solidify, suspend
eÜzZ¡/eÜzfve Affection, friendliness,
9 Friendship (n) Enmity
fellowship, closeness
AK…ZÁZv Thanklessness,
10 Ingratitude (n) Gratitude, appreciation
unappreciative
cÖdzjø, nvwkLywk Cheerful, merry, playful,
11 Jolly (adj.) Serious, gloomy, sad
funny, hilarious
wZ³, †e`bv`vqK Intense, clever, perceptive,
12 Keen (adj.) Blunt, dull, cool, stupid
wish, sharp
‡kvK Kiv bewail, mourn, grieve,
13 Lament (v) Rejoice, celebrate
deplore, weep
iƒp, KK©k, Af`ª Impolite, disrespectful,
14 Rude (adj.) Polite, polished, clean
uncivil, crude, rough
Zxeª, aviv‡jv Cutting, pointed, bitter,
15 Sharp (adj.) Blunt, mild, slow
acute, acrimonious
wbôzi, `qvnxb Cruel, harsh, mean,
16 Unkind (adj.)
unfriendly, inhuman
17 Warp (v) weK…Z Kiv Pervert, distort, wrench Straighten
evqy, evZvm Air, breath, gale, draught,
18 Wind (n)
gust, hint

Lesson – 3
Photograph (Av‡jvKwPÎ)

Bangla
Sl. Words Synonym Antonym
Meaning
1 Wrinkle (n) Pvgovq ÿz`ª fvuR Fold, crinkle, corrugate Smoothness
Zbœ Zbœ K‡i
2 Rummage (v) Ransack, search Hide
†LvRv
3 Foggy (adj.) Kzqvkv”Qbœ Misty, dim, hazy, cloudy Clear
4 Heirloom (n) ‰cZ…Km¤úwË Heritage, patrimony Achievement
5 Stare (v) ZvKv‡bv Gaze, glare Ignore
kqZvbmyjf Fiendish, hellish, accursed,
6 Devilish (adj.) Angelic, candid
diabolical, wicked
7 Attic (n) wP‡j‡KvVv Loft, garret, mansard Basement
8 Bangle (n) K¼Y/evjv Bracelet, armlet Necklace
9 Creeper (n) jZv Plant, climber, rambler
10 Fade (adj.) ¤øvb, weeY© Discolor, blanch, pale Brighten
cÖnvi Kiv Thump, punch, smack,
11 Wallop (v) Caress, fondle
strike, swipe, thrash

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mw¤§wjZ/eybb Connect, join, unite, weave,

12 Knitting (n) Separate
mend, interlace

Unit – 6 (Adolescence)
Lesson – 1
The Storm and Stress at Adolescence (eqtmwÜKv‡ji So Ges Pvc)

Bangla
Sl. Words Synonym Antonym
Meaning
‰kke Babyhood, childhood,
1 Infancy (n)
origin, emergence
‰K‡kviKvj Puberty, early, teenage,
2 Adolescence (n) adulthood
teens, youth, boyhood
3 Irrespective (adj.) wbwe©‡k‡l Regardless
4 Identity (v) kbv³ Kiv Classify, recognize, find Hide, conceal
ch©vq Aspect, condition, period,
5 Phase (n)
stage, state
cÖwZwbwaZ¡ Kiv Exemplify, illustrate, stand
6 Represent (v) Differ
for, show, mean
7 Critical (adj.) msKUc~Y© Serious, dangerous, normal Uncritical
µvwšÍKvj Transformation, change,
8 Transition (n) Continuity
passage, shift, alternation
e¨wß Length, duration, stretch,
9 Span (n)
spread, cross, cover
wPwýZ Kiv Distinguish, typify, identify,
10 Characterize (v) Amalgamate
stamp, brand, mark
11 Paced / pace (n) axi MwZ Gail, speed, step, stride
iƒc ev †Pnviv Outlook, look, appearance,
12 Aspect (n)
face
ïiæ, cÖvi¤¢ Beginning, outbreak, assault,
13 Onset (n) Termination
attack, inception
eqtmwÜ Maturity, adolescence, teen,
14 Puberty (n) Adulthood, childhood
pubescence
15 Determinant (adj.) wba©viK Factor, indicator
mve©Rbxb Unlimited, general, entire,
16 Universal (adj.) Limited, local
total, wide spread
17 Characteristic (n) ‰ewkó¨ Aspect, feature, side
wbiæcY Kiv Ascertain, specify,
18 Define (v)
determine
g‡bvfve Outlook, pose, position,
19 Attitude (n)
stance
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wbf©i‡hvM¨ Accountable, answerable,

20 Responsible (adj.) Unreliable
guilty, reliable
KviY, Dcv`vb Cause, reason, element,
21 Factors (n) Effect, outcome
component, ingredient
mve©Rbxb, Universal, international,
22 Global (adj.) Limited, local
wek¦e¨vcx exhaustive, worldwide
c~Y©Zv, cwic° Adulteration, development,
23 Maturation (n)
perfection, grown
AšÍf©y³ Kiv Comprise, embrace,
24 Include (v) Exclude, omit
embody, contain, involve
AR©b Attainment, procurement,
25 Acquisition (n) Loss
property, acquirement
weg~Z© Philosophical, summery,
26 Abstract (adj.) Concrete, expand
isolate, abridgment
hyw³wePvi Analysis, thinking, thought,
27 Reasoning (n)
logic, deduction
cÖPÛ Enormous, immense,
28 Tremendous (adj.) Ordinary, small
extraordinary, exceptional
29 Potentially (adv.) m¤¢eiƒ‡c Probably, likely Exceptionally
cÖ‡qvM Kiv, Exercise, utilize, use, apply,
30 Exert (v) Idle
cÖ`k©b Kiv wield, exhibit
m~ÎcvZ Kiv Begin, open, commence,
31 Initiate (v) Close
start
B”QvK…Z Deliberate, intended, willful,
32 Intentional (adj.) Unintentional
planned
ÿwZ, AcKvi Damage, harm, hurt, wrong,
33 Injury (n) Reparation
injustice
Lvc LvIqv‡bv Adaptation, coordination,
34 Adjustment (n)
consistency
bgybv Decoration, design, figure,
35 Patterns (n)
model, style
36 Avoidance (n) cwinvi Escaping, evading Acceptance
weiZ _vKv Desist, avoid, refuse,
37 Abstain (v) Join, include
forbear, refrain
aviYv Conception, idea, notion,
38 Concept (n)
theory, abstraction
cwiYwZ, djvdj Outcome, result, effect,
39 Consequence (n) cause
upshot
AiwÿZ Unprotected, defenseless,
40 Vulnerable (adj.) Protected, tough
susceptible, sensitive
‡kvlY Abuse, manipulation,
41 Exploitation (n) Evaluation
utilization, advantageous
cÖfvweZ Kiv Influence, touch, move,
42 Affect (v) Keep, leave, remain
change, alter, interest
mxwgZ Kiv Confine, limit, bound,
43 Restrict (v) Open, release
hamper, restrain

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`vwe, Rvwni Kiv Claim, demand, pretend,

44 Pose (v)
assert, exert, show off
¸iæZ¡c~Y© Important, vital, meaningful,
45 Significant (adj.) Insignificance
suggestive, crucial
46 Barrier (n) cÖwZeÜK, evuav Obstacle, bar, hindrance Openness, entrance
‡c‡i DVv Manage, adjust, handle,
47 Cope (v) Fail
survive
48 Promote (v) cÖewZ©Z Kiv Induce, incline, persuade Dissuade, degrade
n¯Í‡ÿc Mediate, interfere, intercede,
49 Intervene (v) Allow
intrude, happen

Lesson – 2
Adolescence and Some (Related) Problems in Bangladesh
(eqtmwÜKvi Ges evsjv‡`‡k G msµvšÍ wKQz mgm¨v)

Bangla
Sl. Words Synonym Antonym
Meaning
MVb Kiv Establish, create, compose,
1 Constitute (v) Break, diverse
empower
g~j Center, heart, nucleus,
2 Core (n) Periphery
kernel, gist
3 Resource (n) m¤ú`, m¤^j Source, reserve, device
‰elg¨, Amvg¨ Prejudice, difference,
4 Inequality (n) Equality
diversity, disparity
AaxbZv Inferior, junior, lower,
5 Subordination (n) Superior
secondary, dependent
6 Marginalization (n) cÖvwšÍKxKiY Pushing, removal Centralization
ewn®‹vi, eR©b Omission, rejection,
7 Exclusion (n) Inclusion, admission
expulsion, ejection
8 Vulnerability (n) SzuwKc~Y©Zv Weakness, defenselessness Strength, power
DrcxiY, wns¯ªZv Brutality, force, intensify,
9 Violence (n) Peacefulness
roughness, savagery
Ace¨envi Misconduct, harm, insult,
10 Abuse (n) Utilize, use, praise
exploit, misuse
AvBbm½Z, ˆea Allowable, permissible,
11 Legal (adj.) Illegal
proper, lawful
mswÿß Kiv Shorten, abridge, abbreviate,
12 Curtail (n) Amplify, extend
cut, lessen
mnvqK Encouraging, helpful,
13 Supportive (adj.) Discouraging
understanding
giYkxjZv Death, fatality,
14 Mortality (n) Immortality
impermanence
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15 Mobility (n) mPjZv, MwZgqZv Dynamism, motion, Immobility, stability

movement
16 Affluent (adj.) abx, weËevb Wealthy, moneyed, rich Poor, destitute
Undernourished Acywó Malnourished, starving,
17 Healthy, vigorous
(adj.) famished
18 Fertility (n) Rb¥`v‡b mÿgZv Fruitfulness, fecundity,
productiveness
wPšÍv, D‡ØM Affair, disquiet, anxiety,
19 Concern (n) Indifference
business, interest
we‡ePbv‡hvM¨ Great, important, abundant,
20 Considerable (adj.) Insignificant, small
significance

Lesson – 3
Why Does a Child Hate School? (‡Kb GKwU wkï ¯‹zj N„Yv K‡i?)

Bangla
Sl. Words Synonym Antonym
Meaning
Infirmity, inability,
1 Disability (n) AÿgZv incapacity, disqualification, Ability, fitness
unfitness
g‡bvig Delightful, delicious,
2 Enjoyable (adj.) Disagreeable, unpleasant
pleasant, agreeable
cwi‡ek Surrounding, setting,
3 Environment (n)
conditions, atmosphere
AbyK‚j Favorable, auspicious, dear,
4 Favorite (adj.) Trivial
beloved
¯^vaxbZv Liberty, emancipation,
5 Freedom (n) Captivity, restriction
release, independence
eÜzZ¡c~Y© Affection, amiable,
6 Friendly (adj.) Hostile, unfriendly
Neighborly, sympathetic
iƒp, K‡Vvi Rough, jarring, severe,
7 Harsh (adj.) Gentle, soft, lenient
draconian, grating, cruel
Avfvm †`Iqv Hints, signify, indicate,
8 Imply (v) Declare
mean, suggest
Avb›`nxb Grim, dismal, gloomy,
9 Joyless (adj.)
mournful
Discredited, exhausted,
10 Outworn (adj.) RivRxY©, APj rejected, antiquated, Fresh
hackneyed
Ave× Repressed, suppressed,
11 Pent up (adj.)
restrained
Avb›``vqK Agreeable, pleasing,
12 Pleasant (adj.) Unpleasant, disagreeable
enjoyable, pleasurable
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13 Relaxed (v) kvwšÍ‡eva Kiv Rest, be calm, tranquilize

gy³ Kiv Deliver, recover, save,
14 Rescue (v) Imprison, endanger
release, free
we‡kl Distinctive, exceptional,
15 Special (adj.)
particular, unique

“The School Boy” by William Black

DwØMœ, wPwšÍZ Concerned, worried, fearful,

16 Anxious (adj.) Calm, carefree
comprehensive, uneasy
we‡ùviY Burst, Explosion, gale, gust,
17 Blast (n) Crawl, creep
storm, squall
Avkxe©v` Kiv Consecrate, Glorify, extol,
18 Bless (v) Curse, damn
magnify, praise, sanctify
dzj Flower, daffodil, dandelion,
19 Blossom (n)
bloom
Avevm, †kÖwY Summerhouse, recess,
20 Bower (n)
classroom
m„RbkxjZv Sprout, shoot, burgeon,
21 Bud (n)
blossom, creativity
mvnPh© Association, corporation,
22 Company (n)
partnership, firm
wbôzi Brutal, barbaric, inhuman,
23 Cruel (adj.) Human, kind
merciless, ruthless
Avb›`, Djøvm Joy, pleasure, gladness,
24 Delight (n) Pain, sadness
rejoicing, cheer, liberty
aŸsm Kiv Demolish, raze, ruin,
25 Destroy (v) Create, build
extinguish, annihilate
AvZw¼Z Kiv Frighten, alarm, discourage,
26 Dismay (v) Encourage, hearten
dishearten, terror
`~ieZ©x Far, remote, reserved, aloof,
27 Distant (adj.) Near, friendly
frigid
K‡Vvi, †Rw` Stubborn, obtrusive, freaky,
28 Dour (adj.) Kindly
unyielding
welYœ Dull, dismal, monotonous,
29 Dreary (adj.) Exciting, bright
tedious, depressing
30 Drive (v) Zvwo‡q †bIqv Urge, run, press Attract
X‡j cov Drop, bend, sag, sink, wilt,
31 Droop (v)
languish
32 Drudgery (n) GK‡N‡q LvuUzwb Toil, work, fag fun
fq Kiv, fq Dread, worry, be afraid,
33 Fear (v) Reassure
cvIqv frighten, funk
mvdj¨ Success, attainment,
34 Fruit (n) Failure
prosperity, triumph
cywÄf‚Z Kiv Assemble, accumulate,
35 Gather (v) Disperse, decrease
collect, reap, conclude
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`y`©kv, `ytL Agony, anguish, distress,

36 Grief (n) Joy, delight
misery, sadness, sorrow
37 Wind (v) G‡uK †eu‡K Pjv Rotate, twist
Ávb, wkÿv Education, erudition,
38 Learning (n) Ignorance
knowledge, scholarship
mywgó nIqv Softening, mollifying,
39 Mellowing (v)
sweetening
webó nIqv Bite, grip, pinch, drop,
40 Nip (v)
squeeze
41 Plead (v) KvKzwZ-wgbwZ Kiv Appeal, implore, beseech,
request
`xN©kv¦ m †djv Lament, grieve, mourn,
42 Sigh (v)
breathe
‡Q‡o †`Iqv Disband, crush, dismiss,
43 Strip (v)
disintegrate
‡Kvgj Affectionate, soft, fragile,
44 Tender (adj.) Harsh
delicate, gentle
45 Youthful (adj.) Zviæb¨c~Y© Young, youngling Aged, elderly

Lesson – 4
The Story of Shilpi (wkwíi Mí)

Bangla
Sl. Words Synonym Antonym
Meaning
gvcKvwV, gvb`Û Model, pattern, banner, flag,
1 Standard (n) Abnormal
pennant
ÿgZvqb Enforcement,
2 Empowerment (n) Negligence
acknowledgement
3 Pertain (v) AwaKvifz³ Kiv Belong, obtain, be prevalent
4 Access (n) AwfMg¨ Approach, obtainment Exit
m¤¢eiƒ‡c Exceptionally,
5 Potentially (adv.) Probably, likely
abnormally
ÿwZKi Injurious, detrimental,
6 Harmful (adj.) Beneficial, useful
pernicious, damaging
RwUjZv Difficulty, impediment,
7 Complication (n) Beneficial, useful
complexity, damaging
Af¨šÍixY Inner, inside, inward,
8 Internal (adj.) External
interior, domestic
9 obstruct (v) evuav †`Iqv Hinder, block, impede Release, free
10 Morbidity (n) Amy¯’Zv, iæMœZv Illness, sickness Wellness
civgk©`vZv Adviser, defender, mentor,
11 Counsellor (n) Destroyer
guide, confident
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mnRjf¨ Handy, attainable,

12 Available (adj.) Unavailable
accessible, obtainable
13 Pressurize (v) Pvc cÖ‡qvM Kiv Force, compel, coerce, press
cÖmvwiZ Kiv Increase, spread, stretch,
14 Extended (v) Decrease, contract
expand, lighten, grant
Acgvb Kiv Offended, abused, affronted,
15 Insult (v) Compliment, respect
injured
mgv‡jvPbv Kiv Censure, analyze, condemn,
16 Criticize (v) Praise, commend
disparage
17 Convince (v) KvD‡K †evSv‡bv Perceive, persuade
Ae‡k‡l Finally, ultimately, in the
18 Eventually (adv.)
end

Lesson – 5
Amazing Children and Teens Who Have Changed the World
(wek¦ cwieZ©b K‡i‡Q †hme AmvaviY wkï I wK‡kvi)

Bangla
Sl. Words Synonym Antonym
Meaning
1 Nonprofit (adj.) AjvfRbK Charitable, funded
wbhy³ nIqv, hy³ Involve, occupy, employ,
2 Engage (v)
Kiv retain, commission
mPj Kiv Assembled, organized,
3 Mobilize (v) Demobilized
marshal, muster
‡ivM wbY©q Determine, analyze, identify,
4 Diagnose (v)
distinguish
Ae‡k‡l Basically, eventually,
5 Ultimately (adv.)
finally, fundamental
D‡ËvwjZ Kiv Construct, elevate, erect,
6 Raise (v) Lower, decrease
heave, cultivate
7 Sponsor (v) mg_©b Kiv Patronize, support, advocate Neglect, dissuade
eªZ, †cÖiYv Motivation, inspiration,
8 Mission (n)
dictation, instinct
c„w_ex Earth, ball, sphere, planet,
9 Globe (n)
orb, world
10 Fetch (v) wM‡q wb‡q Avmv Bring, pick up Take away
msKí Persistence, tenacity,
11 Determination (n) Irregulation
purpose, drive
12 Sanitation (n) ¯^v¯’¨e¨e¯’v Cleanliness, hygiene Contamination
`vb Kiv Present, give, bestow,
13 Donate (v) Receive
contribute, subscribe

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AmsL¨ Many, plentiful, abundant,

14 Numerous (adj.) Few, scare
several
15 Holocaust (n) e¨vcK nZ¨vKvÛ Massacre, genocide Peace
NUbvcwÄ iPbv
16 Chronicle (v) Kiv Record, register, enroll

`LjKvix, evwm›`v Resident, occupier, holder,

17 Occupant (n) Transient
inhabitant
18 Internment (n) ew›`Z¡ Custody, restraint, captivity Freedom, liberty
gvbeZv Humankind, mankind,
19 Humanity (n) Inhumanity
kindness, compassion

Unit – 8
Human Rights (gvbevwaKvi)

Lesson – 4
Amerigo, a Street Child (A¨v‡gwi‡Mv, GKwU c_wkï)

Bangla
Sl. Words Synonym Antonym
Meaning
Avjv`v Kiv Disconnect, divide, divorce,
1 Separate (v) Join
isolate
AveR©bv Rubbish, refuse, garbage,
2 Trash (n) Sense
waste, litter, non-sense
3 Vendor (n) we‡µZv Seller, salesperson, trader Buyer, consumer
msµgY Contamination, virus, germ,
4 Infection (n) Asepsis
poison
RxweZ Living, active, existent,
5 Alive (adj.) Dead, sluggish
breathing, alert
evQvB Kiv Type, kind, class, category,
6 Sort (v) Muddle
style
AveR©bv Trash, refuse, garbage,
7 Rubbish (n) Sense
waste, litter, non-sense
‡e`bv`vqK Sore, aching, disagreement,
8 Painful (adj.) Pleasant, easy
unpleasant
¯‘c ev mgvnvi Heap, bulk, mound, mass,
9 Pile (n) Scatter, disperse
combination
10 Refuse (v) cÖZ¨vL¨vb Kiv Deny, reject, decline, spurn Accept
11 Sort (v) ‡e‡Q Avjv`v Kiv Separate, extract, select Mix-up

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Lesson – 5
“Out, Out” by Robert Frost
Bangla
Sl. Words Synonym Antonym
Meaning
‡NvlYv Kiv Declare, proclaim, publish,
1 Announce (v) Conceal
broadcast, reveal, disclose
mwbeÜb Aby‡iva Request, implore, solicit,
2 Appeal (v) Repel
Kiv importune
¸Äb Humming, whispering,
3 Buzz (n)
lilting
D‡ØM Anxiety, care, responsibility,
4 Concern (n) Indifference
firm, interest
eY©bv Kiv Portray, describe, represent,
5 Depict (v)
sketch, illustrate, draw
Sov, cwZZ nIqv Fall, decline, descend,
6 Drop (v) Rise
plunge, abandon
fq, AvZ¼ Fear, alarm, dread, scare,
7 Fright (n) Calmness
shock
Aek¨¤¢vex Unavoidable, inescapable,
8 Inevitable (adj.) Avoidable
sure, certain, assure
9 Lay (v) kvqxZ Kiv, ivLv Lie down Pick-up
jvd †`Iqv Jump, bound, lope, caper,
10 Leap (v) Drop
spring
‡PvL Zz‡j
11 Lift (v) See, stare, behold
ZvKv‡bv
12 Outcry (n) fqvZ© wPrKvi Scream, shout, exhale Inhale
Delight, satisfy, cheer,
13 Please (v) mš‘ó Kiv gratify, humor, like, want, Offend
wish
cÖgvY Kiv Demonstrate, corroborate,
14 Prove (v) Refute
verify, substitute, test
‡Rv‡i wbtk¦vm
15 Puff (v) Breath, exhale Inhale
†djv
16 Range (n) mvwi Row, line, queue
NN©i kã Kiv Clatter, knock, disturb,
17 Rattle (v) Reassure
perturb, disconcert
18 Refuse (v) cÖZ¨vL¨vb Kiv Decline, reject, deny, spurn Accept
AbyZvcc~Y© Regretful, remorseful,
19 Rueful (adj.)
sorrowful, woeful
MÖvg¨ Country, rustic, bucolic,
20 Rural (adj.) Urban
pastoral
21 Spill (v) Pj‡K cov Upset, drop, fall
bó Kiv Damage, harm, ruin,
22 Spoil (v) Improve
disfigure, destroy, blemish
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23 Swing (v) Ny‡i hvIqv Rotate, revolve, turn about

Avw½bv Quadrangle, courtyard,
24 Yard (n)
enclosure

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