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Vocabulary
Meanings
Definition of Words
Discussion Definition †Kv‡bv word Gi cwic~Y© Ges wbw`©ó A_© cÖKvk K‡i|
Word evsjv A_© Definition
Protocol wkóvPviwewa Record of rules
Minute wjwLZ weeiY Written record
Officialese Awdwmqvj fvlv Language used in offices
Digression AcÖvmw½KZv A part of speech or writing which breaks the theme
Eulogy cÖksmvZ¥K †jLv A speech expressing high praise of somebody
Shrug Kva SvKvwb Doubt or indifference associated with shoulders
Dusk †Mva~wj Time after twilight and before night
Electorate wbe©vPKgÛjx A body of voters
Stockings j¤^v †gvRv Long socks
Parcel Rwg (`vM ev LwÛZ) a piece of land
Ruminant Rvei KvUv cÖvYx Cud-chewing animal
Euphemism myfvlY Descripton of a disagreeable thing by an agreeable name
Equivocation evKPvZzix/ب_©‡evaKZv Two contrary things in the same statement
Blockbuster kw³kvjx we‡ùviK A powerful explosive to demolish buildings
Ordinance Aa¨v‡`k A law
Stagflation A_©‰bwZK g›`v Economic slowdown
Syntax evK¨ MVb Sentence Building
Itinerary ågY e„ËvšÍ Plan of journey
Bibliography MÖš’ msKjb Collected books
Defacto Kvh©Z Actually/Really/Infact
Status quo PjwZ mvgvwRK Ae¯’v The existing state of affairs (we`¨gvb Ae¯’v)
Prima facie cÖ_g †`Lvq At the first sight (`„óZ)
Corpus wjwLZ MÖš’ msKjb A collection of written texts
Renaissance be RvMiY The revival of learning
Hydrophobia cvwb fxwZ The fear of water
Manifesto Bk‡Znvi Policy statement
Debut Awf‡lK First appearance (cÖ_g cÖKvk)
Tertiary Z…Zxq ch©vqfz³ Third in order (wek¦we`¨vj‡qi covïbv)
Heptagon mßfzR Seven sides
Panacea g‡nŠla To cure all
Alien wfb‡`kx A foreigner
Dessert wgóvbœ we‡kl/djvnvi Course of fruit etc at the end of a meal
Rendezvous wgjb¯’j An appointed meeting place for troops
Vice Versa Abyiƒc The terms being exchanged
Prairie DËi Av‡gwiKvi Z…Yf~wg A large open area of grassland
Mammal ¯Íb¨cvqx cÖvYx An animal that feeds its baby with its milk
Mass literacy MYwkÿv Open education
Orientation cwiwPwZ ce© Information provided before starting something new
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Fag end Aewkóvsk Last part

Cul-de-sac KvbvMwj A street that is closed at one end; dead end
Ecological cwi‡ek msµvšÍ Related to ecology
Cohesive AuvUmuvU/msmw³cÖeY Closely united
Fantasy AjxK Kíbv The act of imagining something
Razzmatazz D”Q…•Ljg~Li Kg©KvÛ Noisy and exciting acitivity meant to attract attention
Pneumatic evqyPvwjZ Filled with air
Geriatric e„×/LyeB cyivZb An old person
Plebiscite MY‡fvU A vote by which the people of a country express their opinion
Inauguration D‡Øvab The act of inaugurating
Quorum †Kv‡bv mfvi cÖ‡qvRbxq A selected group, the smallent number of members of a committee
msL¨K m`m¨ needed to be present
Paranoid ågMÖ¯Í Relating to medical illness that causes one to falsely believe that people
are trying to harm him

Expressions

Definition: Expressions n‡”Q KZ¸‡jv word/phrase hvi Avj¼vwiK A_© AvwfavwbK A_© †_‡K m¤ú~Y© Avjv`v|

 cixÿvi Rb¨ ¸iæZ¡c~Y© KZ¸‡jv Expressions wb‡P Zz‡j aiv nj:

Fait accompli A thing that has been done and cannot be altered now wbqwgZ wjLb
Lingua franca The common language, A mixed language. mvaviY fvlv
Dilly dally To waste time mgq bó Kiv
Bill of fare A list of dishes at a restaurant Lvev‡ii g~j¨ ZvwjKv
Three score Three times twenty we‡kl Kzwo
Bottom line The essential point ¸iæZ¡c~Y© welq
Boot leg To smuggle †Pviv Kvievi/Kv‡jv evRvi
Bull Market Share prices are rising EaŸ©gyLx †kqvi evRvi
Blue chips Industrial shares considered to be a safe investment †Kv¤úvwb ev wk‡íi †kqv‡i
wbivc` wewb‡qvM
Nota bene Mark well we‡kl `ªóe¨
Ring master A person in charge of a circus performance mvK©v‡mi µxov wb‡`©kK/wis gv÷vm©
Extempore speech Speech without preparation Dcw¯’Z e³…Zv
Culpable homicide Murder binZ¨v
Turkish delight A kind of candy GK ai‡bi PK‡jU we‡kl
First language Natural language ¯^vfvweK fvlv/gvZ…fvlv
First Aid Simple medical treatment that is given to somebody before a cÖv_wgK wPwKrmv
doctor comes or before the person can be taken to a hospital
Optical illusion Something that tricks your eyes and makes you think that you †Pv‡Li †fjwK
can see something that is not there.

Substitution of Single Words

Study
Study of religion – Theology (ag©ZË¡)
Study of heredity – Genetics (eskMwZi weÁvb)
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Study of coins – Numismatics (gy`ªv I c`msµvšÍ we`¨v)

Study of birds – Ornithology (cÿxweÁvb)
Study of human development – Anthropology (b„-weÁvb; biweÁvb)
Study of ancient societies – Archaeology (cÖZœZË¡)
Study of science of insects – Entomology (KxUZË¡)
Study of problems of old age – Gerontology (eva©K¨ cÖwµqv welqK weÁvb)
Study of relation between organism and environment (cÖvYx I cwi‡e‡ki m¤úK© msµvšÍ we`¨v)ÑEcology
Study of flying aeroplanes – Aviation (wegvb Pvjbv)
Study of earth and rocks – Geology (f~ZË¡we`¨v)
Study of living things- Biology (Rxewe`¨v)
Study of celestial bodies (gnvRvMwZK e¯‘)– Astronomy (†R¨vwZwe©Ávb)
Study of the influence of planets and stars (gvby‡li Ici ZvivivwRi cÖfve) – Astrology (†R¨vwZl kv¯¿)
Scientific study of bodily diseases – pathology (†ivMweÁvb)
Study of languages – Philology (fvlvweÁvb)
Study of bees – Apicology
Study of heart/heart diseases – Cardiology (ü`weÁvb)
Study of dogs – Cynology
Study of trees – Dendrology
Study of skin/skin diseases– Dermatology
Study of wine/wine making – Enology/Oenology (myivweÁvb)
Study of cats – Felinology
Study of hand writing to analyze character of the writer (†jL‡Ki PwiÎ we‡køl‡Yi Rb¨ Zvi nv‡Zi †jLv Aa¨qb)– Graphology
Study of medicine for women – Gynaecology/Gynecology (¯¿x‡ivM I cÖm~wZweÁvb)
Study of liver (hK…Z) – Hepatology
Study of horses – Hippology
Study of water – Hydrology (RjweÁvb; RjvbymÜvbwe`¨v)
Study of weather – Meteorology (AvenvIqv weÁvb)
Study of kidneys and their diseases – Nephrology
Study of nerves (¯œvqy) – Neurology (¯œvqywe`¨v, ¯œvqyweÁvb)
Study of cancer – Oncology
Study of eggs – Oology
Study of eyes – Ophthalmology (PÿzweÁvb)
Study of mountains (cvnvo) and their mapping– Orology (ce©ZweÁvb)
Study of bones – Osteology (Aw¯’weÁvb)
Study of rocks – Petrology (wkjvZË¡)
Study of earthquakes (f~wgK¤ú) – Seismology (f~K¤úwe`¨v)
Study of snakes (mvc) – Serpentology
Study of mouth and its diseases – Stomatology
Study of Poisons (wel) – Toxicology
Study of flags – Vexillology
Study of animals – Zoology (cÖvYxwe`¨v)
Study of medicine for children and their diseases – Paediatrics/ Pediatrics
Study of broken bones – Orthopaedics
Graph = to write (†jLv)
Study of hand writing – Graphology
Art of good handwriting – Calligraphy
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Illegible (`y®úvV¨) or bad handwriting – Cacography

A written message from far off place – Telegraph
An expert in written by hand – Calligraphy
A person who writes dictionaries – Lexicographer
Written by light – Photograph
An expert in writing (drawing) maps – Cartographer
Writing of one’s life story – Biography (Rxebx)
Writing of one’s own life story – Autobiography (AvZœRxebx)
A process of printing from a plate – Lithography
Theo-relating to God (Ck¦i ev ag©msµvšÍ)
Study of religion – Theology (ag©ZË¡)
One who believes in God – Theist (Avw¯ÍK)
One who doesn’t believe in God – Atheist (bvw¯ÍK)
One who believes in one God – Monotheist (G‡Kk¦iev`x)
One who believes in many Gods – Polytheist
One who believes the presence of God in everything in the universe (RM‡Zi mewKQz‡Z Ck¦‡ii Aw¯ÍZ¡/cÖfve we`¨gvb) Ñ
Pantheist (m‡e©k¦iev`x)
Religious madness – Theomania
Cide = Kill nZ¨v Kiv
The killing of one’s own brother – Fratricide (åvZ…nZ¨v)
The killing of one’s sister – Sororicide
The killing of one’s wife – Uxoricide
The killing of one’s husband – Mariticide
The killing of parents – Parricide
The killing of a whole race – Genocide (MYnZ¨v)
The killing of a new born child – Infanticide (wkïnZ¨v)
The killing of a king – Regicide (ivRnZ¨v)
The killing of a human being – Homicide (gvbe nZ¨v)
The killing of oneself – Suicide. (AvZ¥nZ¨v)
Person/Personal Quality (e¨w³ ev e¨w³MZ ¸Yvejx)
A child who hits smaller or weaker children is called – a bully
A kidnapping is also called an – abduction (AcniY)
The man who is not married – bachelor
A person leaving his native country to settle in another – Emigrant
A person coming to a foreign land to settle there – Immigrant
A person looking only to the bright side of things – Optimist (Avkvev`x)
A person looking only to the dark side of things – Pessimist (ˆbivk¨ev`x)
A person free from national prejudices, looking at the world as his own – Cosmopolitan
A person giving up his faith – Apostate, Renegader (ag©Z¨vMx)
A person who knowns many languages – Linguist (eûfvlvwe`)
A person speaking many languages – Polyglot (eûfvlvfvlx)
A person who always doubts – Sceptic (mw›`»gbv)
A person living at the same time with another – Contemporary (mgmvgwqK)
A person who speaks for others – Spokesman (gyLcvÎ)
A person working in the same place – Colleague (mnKg©x)
A person living in a foreign country – Alien, foreigner (wfb †`kx, we‡`kx)
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A person unable to pay debts – Bankrupt, insolvent (†`Dwjqv)

A person unable to write – Illiterate (wbiÿi)
A person devoid of knowledge – Ignorant (g~L©)
A person who eats only vegetables – Vegetarian (wbivwgl‡fvRx)
A person who eats human flesh – Cannibal (bigvsm‡fvRx)
A person who eats excessively – Glutton (†cUzK)
A person who treats foot diseases – Geriatrician
A person who treats pregnants and helps child birth – Obstetrician
A person who treats eye diseases – Ophthalmologist (Pÿz we‡klÁ)
A person who has studied on drugs and their composition – Pharmacologist.
A person who is specialist in heart – cardiologist (ü`‡ivM we‡klÁ)
A doctor specialized in child care and child diseases – Pediatricina/ pediatrician (wkï we‡klÁ)
A doctor who treats mental illnesses – Psychiatrist (g‡bv‡ivM we‡klÁ)
A person /scientist who studies human mind – Psychologist (g‡bvweÁvbx)
A person who foretells things by the stars – Astrologer (†R¨vwZlx)
A person who studies heavenly bodies (gnvRvMwZK e¯‘)Ñ Astronomer (†R¨vwZwe©`)
A person who studies ancient things and relics (aŸsmve‡kl)Ñ Archaeologist (cyivZË¡we`)
A person who mends shoes – Cobbler (gywP)
A person who carves (†Lv`vB K‡i) on stones – Sculptor (fv¯‹i)
A person who sells medicine – Druggist (Jla we‡µZv)
A person who reads the palm (n¯Í‡iLv)Ñ Palmist (n¯ÍiLv wekvi`)
A person who collects stamps – Philatelist (WvKwUwKU msMªvnK)
A person who deals in cattle – Drover (cï e¨emvqx)
A person who studies earth and rocks – Geologist (f~ZË¡we`)
A person who travels for selling things – Hawker
A person /company that sells a particular product – Vendor
A person who rides the horses in races – Jockey (RwK)
A person who mends waterpipes – Plumber
A person who makes earthen pots (gvwUi cvÎ)Ñ Potter (Kzgvi)
A person who carries burden (fvi enb K‡i) for hire – Porter (Kzjx)
A person who writes shorthand – Strenographer (†÷‡bvMÖvdvi)
A person who convert raw hide (KuvPv Pvgov) into leather – Tanner (Pg©ms¯‹viK)
A person who lends money at a very high rate of interest (Pov my‡`)Ñ Usurer (my`‡Lvi)
A person who deals in wine – Vintner (g`¨e¨emvqx)
A person who in charge of a museum – Curator
A person banished from his own country – Exiled (wbe©vwmZ)
A person who spends too much – Extravagant (AwgZe¨qx)
A person died for a noble cause – Martyr (kwn`)
A person who journeys to a holy place – Pilgrim (Zx_©hvÎx)
A person who foretells events – Prophet (fwel¨`e³v)
A person who was before another – Predecessor (c~e©m~ix)
A person who comes after another – Successor (DËim~ix)
A person who takes shelter/refuge in a foreign country – Refugee (DØv¯‘/kiYv_©x)
A messenger who sends message in great haste – courier (`ªæZevZ©vevnK)
A person whose ‘head’ is in the clouds – a day dreamer
Extreme old age when a man behaves like a fool – dotage (fxgiwZ, eva©K¨RwbZ eyw×bvk)
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Some who design house is – an architect (¯’cwZ)

Place/dwelling place ¯’vb/evm¯’vb

A place where dogs are kept – Kennel (KzKzikvjv)
A place where bees are kept – Apiary
A place where birds are kept – Aviary
A dwelling place for wild beast (eb¨ cï)Ñ Den
A place where fishes are kept – Aquarium (grm¨vavi)
The house of a gypsy (hvhvei)ÑCaravan
A place for production of bread – Bakery
The under ground welling place of an animal – Burrow
A place for production and treatment of milk – Dairy
A place for keeping cars – Garage
A place for keeping aeroplanes – Hanger
The house of an Eskimo – Igloo
A place for discharge from the boweles (gj Z¨v‡Mi ¯’vb)Ñ Lavatory/restroom.
A place where money is coined – Mint (UvKkvj)
A house /shelter for a confined cow – Pen (†Lvqvo)
A shelter/shed for cows – shed (†Mvqvj)
A place where ships are loaded and unloaded – Quay
A place where leather is tanned – Tannery
A container (box) in which bees are kept – beehive
A place where fish eggs are hatched – Hatchery (grm¨ Lvgvi)
A place where a bird sits – Perch
An area where pigs are kept – Pigsty (ïKikvjv)
A place where bird/animals can live protected from hunters – sanctuary (AfqviY¨)
A place where horses are kept – Stable (†Nvovkvj)

Auto - Self (wbR, ¯^qs)

Self-rule or control – Autonomy (¯^vqË¡kvmb)
A self moving vehicle – Automobile
A machine that functions by itself – Automatic (¯^qswµq)
A signature of oneself – Autograph
One with unlimited power – Autocrat

Phile = Love fvjevmv

Love for mankind – Philanthropy
One who loves books as collection – Bibliophile
One who loves women – Philogynist
One who loves wisdom – Philosopher

Omni = All me©

One who is all powerfull – Omnipotent, Almighty (me©kw³gvb)
One who is all knowing – Omniscient (me©Á)
One who is present all over – Omnipresent (me©Î weivRgvb)
One who eats all kinds of food – Omnivorous (me©fz³)
A book containing all the published work of an author (GKRb †jL‡Ki me †jLvi msKjb)Ñ Omnibus

Gamy = weevn msµvšÍ

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Practicing only one marriage (having only one wife/GK we‡q Kivi cÖ_v)ÑMonogamy
Practicing two marriages – Bigamy
Practicing several marriages (having many wives) –Polygamy
One who hates marriage – Misogamy

Andros = Male cyiæl

Having several husbands (GKvwaK ¯^vgx MÖnY)Ñ Polyandry
One who hates men – Misandrist (cyiæl we‡Ølx)
People who have both male and female sexual organs – Gynandrous
People having both male and female characteristics (bvix-cyiæl Dfq ˆewkó¨ hvi g‡a¨ we`¨gvb)ÑAndrogynous

Anthrope = Human gvbyl

The study of human development – Anthropology (b„weÁvb)
One who loves mankind – Philanthropist (wek¦ †cÖwgK)
One who hates humans – Misanthropist (gvbewe‡Ølx)

Mis = hate N„Yv Kiv

One who hates men – Misandrist (cyiæl we‡Ølx)
One who hates women – Misogynist (bvix we‡Ølx)
One who hates marriage – Misogamist (weevn we‡Ølx)

Pater, Patris = Father wcZv

One who loves his fatherland (country) – Patriot
An inheritance from father (wcZv †_‡K cvIqv DËivwaKvi)Ñ Patrimony
The state of being father – Paternity (wcZ…Z¡)
The killing of a father – Patricide
A system ruled by father/men – Patriarchy (cyiæl kvwmZ, wcZ…Zš¿)
Mater, Matri = Mother gv
The rule or control of mother – Matriarchy (gvZ…Zš¿)
The killing of a mother – Matricide
The school or college one attends – Alma mater (¸iæm`b)

Amble = walk nuvUv

To walk aimlessly – Amble
A baby carriage – Perambulator (Pram)
Carriage (Mvwo) for sick people – Ambulance
One who walks in sleep – Somnambulist (¯^cœPvix)
One who walks at night – Noctambulist (wbkvPi)
One who walks on ropes – Funambulist (`woevR)

Vorous = to eat LvIqv

Living on flesh = Carnivorous (gvsmvkx)
Living on grass (ïay Nvm †L‡q †eu‡P _v‡K †h cÖvYx)Ñ Herbivorous (Z…Y‡fvRx)
Living on fish (ïay gvQ †L‡q †eu‡P _v‡K †h cÖvYx)Ñ Piscivorous (grm‡fvRx)
Living on all ( †h mewKQz Lvq)Ñ Omnivorous (me©fzK)
Living on fruits – Frugivorus
Miscellaneous wewea
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A paper written by hand – Manuscript (cvÛzwjwc)

Not bearing the name of a writer – Anonymous (†ebvgx)
Animals living in flocks – Gregarious (`jwcÖq)
Animals living in both water and land – Amphibians (DfPi)
Animals sucking their mothers’ breast – Mammals (¯Íb¨cvqx)
Beyond the power of nature – Supernatural (AwZcÖvK…wZK)
Fit to be eaten – Edible (†fvR¨)
A speech delivered without previous preparation – Extempore speech (Dcw¯’Z e³…Zv)
A remedy for all diseases – a panacea/cure-all (me©‡iv‡Mi Ilya)
A speech full of too many words – a verbose speech (evMvo¤^ic~Y©)
A speech delivered for the first time in the assembly – a maiden speech (D‡Øvabx e³…Zv)
A powerful explosive to demolish buildings – Blockbuster
Two contrary things in the some statement – Equivocation
Something in fairly good condition – fresh
Planting & care of woody plants – Arboricatture
The state of a disease likely to couse death – malignancy
The ability to read & write – literacy
The feeling of Having seen or experienced before is called – deja vu (recollection)
Sudden changes in attitude or behavior of a person = capricious
Description of a disagreeable thing by an agreeable name – Euphemism
protocol based on experience – Emperically
Blue chip – gybvdv jv‡fi m¤¢vebv Av‡Q Ggb wbivc` wewb‡qvM
Minute Ñ †Kv‡bv meeting G hv Av‡jvPbv nq †h wm×všÍ †bIqv nq Zv wjwLZ iƒc|
More on “One word substitutions”
Bastard, Illegitimate (RviR): A child born of illegal parents
Alimony (ZvjvKcÖvß ¯¿xi †Lvi‡cvl): Money paid to a divorced wife
Heterosexual (wecixZKvgx): Love or attraction for the opposite sex
Homosexual (mgKvgx): Love or attraction for the same sex
Corpse (g„Z‡`n): The dead body of a human being
Carcas (cïcÿxi g„Z‡`n): The dead body of an animal
Mortuary (kevMvi): A place where dead bodies are kept temporarily
Exhume (KeiLbb): To dig up a corpse (gvby‡li g„Z‡`n)
Resurrection (†ivRnvki, cybiæÌvb) Rising from the dead
Hearse (kehvb): A vehicle for carrying dead bodies to the ceremony
Catacombs (f~-Mf©w¯’Z mgvwa): Underground caves with burying places for the dead
Scripture (ag©MÖš’): A holy book
Aisle (wMR©vi msKxY©Mwj): The passage between the seats in a church
Bigotry/Fanaticism (ag©vÜZv): Religious intolerance
Iconoclasm (wMR©vi msKxY©Mwj): Breaking of religious or social images
Blasphemy (Ck¦i wb›`v): To use dirty language against God or religion
Chauvinism (DMÖ/Zxeª ¯^‡`k‡cÖk): Excessive patriotisim
Encyclopaedia (wek¦‡Kvl): A book containing information of all subjects
Monologue (GKK fvlY): A long speech by one man
Dictionary (Awfavb): A book that consists of an alphabetical list of the words
Directory (bvg wVKvbv aviYKvix eB): A book containing names and addresses of the persons
Glossary (kã‡Kvl): A list of special or techical words with definitions
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Obsolete (AcÖPwjZ): A word or term no more in use

Autograph (¯^‡jLb, ¯^n¯Í‡jL): A person’s own handwriting
Memorandum (¯§viKwjwc): A note to help memory
Slang (m¤úª`vqMZ fvlv, BZi fvlv): Words used in common language but not in literature
Ignorance (AÁZv): A graduate of medical college serving his apprenticeship in a hospital
Album (A¨vjevg, Av‡jvK-KzwÂKv): A book with blank pages for keeping photograph or stamps
Interne (wkÿbwem wPwKrmK): A graduate of medical college serving his apprenticeship in a hospital
Maternity (gvZ…Z¡): A stage of motherhood
Myopia (ÿxY`„wó): A stage of short-sightedness
Hypermetropia (`xN©`„wó): A stage of long-sightedness
Anaesthetic (Abyf~wZbvkK): A medicine which produces insensibility
Antiseptic (RxevYybvkK): A substance which kills germs
Autopsy, post-mortem (gqbvZ`šÍ): Medical examination of a dead body
Abortion (Mf©cvZ): Medical termination of pregnancy
Amputation (A½-cÖZ¨½ e¨e‡”Q`): To cut off a part of a person’s body which is infected

Synonyms & Antonyms

 Lesson – 01|| (A to D)
covi myweav‡_© Medical, BCS Ges wewfbœ wek¦we`¨vj‡q weMZ mvj¸‡jv‡Z Avmv k㸇jv Bold AvKv‡i †`Iqv n‡jv|
Synonym Antonyms
A A
Word Synonym Word Antonyms
Abandon (cwiZ¨vM Kiv) give up, Discontinue Abandon (cwiZ¨vM Kiv) Retain (a‡i ivLv), Support (mg_©b Kiv)
Abate (Kgv‡bv) decrease Aberration (wec`Mgb) typical behavior (mvaviY e¨envi)
Abase (†nq Kiv) low Ability (mÿgZv) Inability (AÿgZv)
Ability (`ÿZv) capability, skillness Abstract (fvig~jK) Concrete (ev¯Íe), Actual (cÖK…Z)
Abettor (†hvM`vbKvix) accomplice, conspirator Accord (m½wZ) Disagreement (gZ‡f`)
Abolish (evwZj Kiv) v. Cancel, rule out, invalidate, set Accretion (ms‡hvRb) erosion (ÿq)
aside, negate, reject, abrogate
Aboriginal (Avw`g) Primitive Acrimonious (DMÖZv) harmonious (my‡ijv)
Absorbed (†kvwlZ) adj. Unsuccessful, engrossed Acknowledge (mZ¨ Deny (A¯^xKvi Kiv, AMÖvn¨ Kiv,
¯^xKvi) Z¨vR¨ Kiv, Abby‡gv`b Kiv), refuse
(cÖZ¨vL¨vb Kiv, A¯^xKvi Kiv, bv ejv)
Absolve (gyw³`vb Kiv) Pardon Admonition (wZi¯‹vi) request (Aby‡iva)
Abortive (e¨_©) unsuccessful Adulterated (†fRvj) Pure (weï×), clean (cwi®‹vi,
ïwP, mvd, ï×, wbg©j, Agwjb)
Abstain (wbe„Ë nIqv) Pause, Refrain Advancing (GwM‡q Retreating (cðvrc`);
hvIqv) Withdrawal (cÖZ¨vnvi-KiY)
Accord (wgj) Harmonize Advocate (mg_©b Kiv) Oppose (we‡ivwaZv)
Acceleration (Z¡iY) Hastening Affluent (abx) Poor (`wi`ª), indigent ((Afvex)
Accuse (Awfhy³ Kiv) Impeach, charge Agony (Zxeª hš¿Yv, gg©‡e`bv) happiness (myL)
Active (mwµq) adj. Up and doing Alien (we‡`kx) Native (¯’vbxq), indigent (†`kxq)
Acumen (Zxÿè wePvieyw×) insight Alive (RxweZ) dead (g„Z)
Adept (my`ÿ) skillful, expert Altruism (¯^v_©nxbZv) Selfishness (¯^v_©ciZv)

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Adverse (Aïf/g›`)
Adversity (cÖwZK~jZv)
Adulteration (†fRvj)
Adjourn (_vgv‡bv ev iwnZ Kiv)
Affluent (weËevb)
Agenda (welqm~wP)
Aggravate (AwaK
AebwZ NUv)
Agility (wÿcÖZv)
Agitate (wei³ Kiv DwØMœ Kiv)
Alight (AeZiY Kiv)
Altercation (Kjn)
Altruism (civ_©ciZv)
Altitude (D”PZv)
Amass (R‡ov Kiv)
Ambition (D”PvKv•ÿv, D”Pvwfjvl)
Amenable (m¤§Z)
Amicable (eÜzZ¡c~Y©)
Anguish (wb`viæY hš¿Yv,
Zxeª gbtKó)
Analogous (m`„k)
Anecdote (Kvwnwb)
Antagonist (cÖwZØ›Øx)
Antipathy (we‡Øl)
Annul (evwZj Kiv)
Antiquated (cyi‡bv)
Anxiety (D‡ØM)
Apartheid (eY©‰elg¨)
Appal (AvZswKZ Kiv)
Apex (kxl©we›`y)
Appraise (g~j¨ wba©viY Kiv)
Appease (cÖkwgZKiY)
Appropriate (h‡_vchy³)
Aroma (myMÜ)
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Hostile Aloofness (AbvMÖvnx) concern (D‡ØM)
Misfortune, antipathy, difficulty Alleviate (Dckg Kiv) aggravate (evov)
contamination Alienate (wew”Qbœ) Reunite (mshy³ Kiv)
To stop (_vgv‡bv) Amass (mÂq Kiv) disperse (A`„k¨ Kiv)
Prosperous, wealthy Amazing (Avðh©RbK, we¯§qKi, Ordinary (mvaviY), normal
PgKcÖ`, A™¢zZ, PgrKvi) (¯^vfvweK)
calendar, schedule Ambivalent ( hyMcr wfbœ Ae¯’vb) decisive (wb®úwËg~jK)
to make worse Amalgamate (wgwkÖZ Kiv) Separate (Avjv`v, wew”Qbœ, ¯^Zš¿,
wef³, ms‡hvMPz¨Z, c„_K), Isolate
(wewQbœ, Avjv`v, c„_K)
Quickness, speed Ambiguous (AwbwðZ) definite (wbwðZ)
Disturb (wei³ Kiv) Ameliorate (Dbœqbmvab Kiv) worsen (ÿwZ Kiv)
descend Amending (DbœZ nIqv) Debase (nxb Kiv)
quarrel Amicable (eÜzfvevc~Y©) Unfriendly (AbvZ¥xq),
unrelated (m¤úK©nxb)
Philanthropy Amenable (AbyMZ) Stubborn (†R`x), obdurate (eÜg~j)
Height Analogous (m`„k) Lacking similarity (wem`„k)
accrue Anarchy (ˆbivR¨) Peace (kvwšÍ), tranquility
(kvwšÍ, kvwšÍc~Y© Ae¯’v, w¯’i Ae¯’v)
Desire (Avkv, AvKv•ÿv) Ancillary (mnvqK) compulsory (eva¨Zvg~jK)
Agreeable Anemic (weeY©) sparkling (R¡jR¡‡j)
Friendly (eÜzZ¡c~Y©) Animosity (kÎæZv) Love (fv‡jvevmv)
Suffering (`ytL †e`bv, Anomalous (wek„•Lj) analogous (Abyiƒc), usual
`ytLKó) (MZvbyMwZK)
similar Anonymous (bvgnxb) Signed (bvghy³/¯^vÿihy³),
Identified (wPwýZ)
story, fable Antithesis (ˆecixZ¨) Similarity (mv`„k¨), harmony,
symphony (wgj)
Opponent Apex (kxl©we›`y) Bottom (wb¤œ‡`k), Base (Zj)
Strong Dislike, opposite Apostate (wecÿZ¨vMx) Loyalist (AbyMZ e¨w³),
feeling, grudge (wnsmv) Supporter (mg_©K)
dissolve Applaud (cÖksmv Kiv) Censure (mgv‡jvPbv Kiv),
condemn (wb›`v Kiv)
out of date Approach (mvg‡b AMÖmi Retract (cÖZ¨vnvi Kiv ev wdwi‡q †bqv),
nIqv) recall, take back (cÖZ¨vnvi Kiv)
disquiet, unease Aptitude (cÖeYZv) aversion (N„Yv)
discrimination Arrogant (An¼vix) Meek (b¤ª/webxZ)
Dismay, horrify, shock, distress Articulate (¯úófv‡e K_v mumble (A¯úófv‡e ejv)
greatly, outrage, scandalize ejv)
zenith Ascend (Av‡ivnY Kiv) Go down (wb‡Pi w`‡K bvgv),
Descend (bvgv)
criticize Assemble (GKÎ Kiv) Separate (Avjv`v)
Placate Assert (†Rvi w`‡q ejv) Deny (A¯^xKvi Kiv), disown,
decline (cÖZ¨vL¨vb Kiv)
suitable Assist (mvnvh¨ Kiv) hinder (evav)
Fragrance (myevm) Assuage (cÖkwgZ Kiv) irritate (D‡ËwRZ Kiv)
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Ascent (Av‡ivnY) climb, ascension, mount, rise, jump Atheist (bvw¯ÍK, Abxk¦iev`x) Believer (Avw¯ÍK, ag©g‡Z wek¦vmx)
Assemble (wgwjZ nIqv) Unite (HK¨eÜ) Attraction (AvKl©Y) Repulsion, counter-
attraction (weKl©Y)
Astute (a~Z©) Shrewd, smart Austere (Abvo¤^i) Naive (mv`vwmav)
Astonishing (we¯§qKi) Surprising (we¯§qKi) Awful (fq¼i) Fantastic (PgrKvi),
adj. chimerical (KíbvcÖm~Z)
Atheist (†h Ck¦‡ii Aw¯Í‡Z¡ Non-believer (Awek¦vmx) Awesome (ü`qMÖvnx, disgusting (weiw³Ki, RNb¨)
wek¦vm K‡i bv, bvw¯ÍK) wPËvKl©K, fqvbK)
August (gwngvwš^Z) Dignified Adverse (cÖwZK~j, weiæ×) Favourable (AbyK~j)
Auspicious (g½jRbK) fortunate Autonomous (¯^vaxb) dependent (wbf©ikxj)
Authentic (LuvwU/cÖK…Z) Genuine (AK…wÎg), real Avarice (jvjmv) generosity (gnË¡)
Authoritarian (K‡Vvi kvmK) Autocratic (ˆ¯^ivPvix, ˆ¯^ikvmK) Avid (†jvfx) Indifferent (Abvm³)
B B
Word Synonym Word Antonyms
Baffle (nZeyw× Kiv) Balk Baggy (wX‡jXvjv, loose, Tight (AuvUmuvU); compact,
roomy) succinct, close-fitting (AuvUmuvU)
Banish (wbe©vwmZ Kiv) exile, expel, ostracize, Bankrupt (†`Dwjqv) wealthy (abx)
expatriate, deport
Bear (enb Kiv/mn¨ Kiv) Carry, Endure Bashful(jvRyK)/Timid Bold (mvnmx)
(fxiæ)
Beautiful (my›`i) adj. Pretty, Fantastic, Excellent, Beauty (†mŠ›`h©¨) Repulsive (exfrm)
Gorgeous, Superb, Beautiful, Nice
Belligerent (hy×iZ) Hostile Belligerent (hy×wcÖq, Peaceful (kvwšÍwcÖq)
weev`gvb)
Belief (wek¦vm) n. Incredible Belittle (Lv‡Uv/ †QvU Kiv) Extol/glorify (D”P cÖksmv Kiv)
Benefit (DcKvi, myweav, Favour (AbyMÖn), avail (DcKvi), Benign (m`q, wec¾bK ev SuywK Malignant (AwZ AcKvix),
jvf, DcKvwiZv, Kj¨vY, good (fvj), stead (DcKvi), bq Ggb, kind, genial, pernicious (ÿwZKi, ÿwZKviK)
dvq`v) n. profit (jvf) gracious, kindly, merciful)
Benevolent (DcKvix) Caring (hZœevb), empathetic Biased (weZwK©Z) Neutral (wbi‡cÿ), Impartial (cÿcvZnxb)
Bizarre (A™¢zZ) strange Blame (†`vlv‡ivc Kiv) Thank (ab¨ev` †`Iqv),
applaud (mvayev` †`Iqv)
Bless (Avkxe©v` Kiv) prayer (cÖv_©bv Kiv) Blasphemous (ag©nxb) respectful (kÖ×vkxj)
Blight (ÿq) Damage Bless (Avkxe©v` Kiv) Curse (Awfkvc †`Iqv),
imprecate (Ag½j Kvgbv Kiv)
Boisterous (†Kvjvnjc~Y©) Noisy (mkã) Blunt ( †fuvZv) sharp (aviv‡jv), tactful (†KŠkjx)
Bold (kw³ ev mvnm) Brave (mvnm) Bombastic (Avo¤^ic~Y©) Unimpressive (AvKl©Ynxb)
Bombastic (D”P kãgq) Pompous Bonafide (AvšÍwiK, AK…wÎg ev LuvwU) Nauseous (AiæwPKi ev N„YvRbK)
Bonafide (LuvwU) Authentic/Genuine, very good, real Bondage (`vmZ¡) Liberty (¯^vaxbZv)
Bounty (D`viZv) Generosity Boost (g~j¨ e„w× Kiv) Depreciate (g~j¨ c‡o hvIqv), Decrease
(n«vm Kiv), restrain (mshZ Kiv)
Booming (K…ZKg©v) flourishing Bright (D¾¡j) Dim (Aby¾¡j/A®úó), vague,
obscure (A®úó)
Bootleg ( †Pviv Pvjvb Kiv) smuggle Briefness (mswÿßZv) Verbosity (evMvo¤^i, kãvo¤^i)
Brittle (f½yi) Fragile (Vzb‡Kv); Delicate (†Kvgj) Buried (mgvwa¯’) shown (cÖ`wk©Z)
Brochure (ÿz`ª cyw¯ÍKv) Pamphlet Bustle (†Mvjgvj) Calm (kvšÍ)
Browbeating (†PvL ivOv‡bv) Frightening somebody Busy (e¨¯Í) Idle (Ajm)
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Brutal (wbôzi, ee©i) cruel Barren (Abye©i) Fertile (De©i)

Buccaneer (Rj`my¨)
Burglary (Pzwi)
Word
Cadaver (jvk; ke)
Calculate (MYbv Kiv)
Call (WvKv, Avnevb Kiv)
Calm (kvšÍ)
Capitulate (AvZ¥mgc©Y Kiv)
Camouflage (K~U‡ek)
Cancel (evwZj Kiv)
Candid (AKcU)
Candor (mvij¨)
Capture (aiv)
Castigate (K‡Vvi kvw¯Í)
Charismatic (mnRvZ
`ÿZv m¤úbœ)
Charlatan (†h e¨w³ ¯^xq gvÎvi
`ÿZv, Ávb I ÿgZvi fwYZv
K‡i, we‡klZ nvZz‡o Wv³vi)
Chicanery (cÖZviYv/Qjbv)
Classified (†kÖYxe×)
Coalesce (wgwjZ nIqv)
Cognition (AeMwZ,
Bw›`ª‡qi Øviv Abyf~wZ)
Cohort (`j)
Coherent (mym½Z)
Collapse (cZb)
Colloquial (PwjZ fvlv)
Commemorate (†Kv‡bv e¨w³ ev
NUbv‡K ¯§iYxq K‡i ivLv ev H e¨w³
ev NUbvi m¤§v‡b Abyôbvw` Kiv)
Common (mvaviY)
Commotion (D‡ËRbv)
Compassion (AbyivM)
Compatriot (¯^‡`kevmx)
Compensation (ÿwZc~iY)
Competent (mÿg, `ÿ)
Complacent (cÖmbœ)
Comprehension (ax, †evaMg¨Zv)
Concentrate (g‡bvwb‡ek Kiv)
Concern (D‡ØM)
Condone (bv †`Lvi fvb Kiv)
Pirate Black (Kv‡jv) White (mv`v)
stealing Beginning (Avi¤¢) Conclusion (Dcmsnvi)
C C
Synonym Word Antonyms
Corpse (g„Z‡`n; ke) Cacophony (KK©k aŸwb) Euphony (gayi aŸwb)
assess Calm (kvšÍ) agitated (D‡ËwRZ)
Summon (Zje Kiv, WvwKqv Avbv) Capricious (Lvg‡Lqvjx) Phlegmatic (Ro)
Quiet (bgª); Tranquil (bxie) Callow (AbwfÁ) mature (cwiYZ)
submit Candid (mij) Blunt ( †fuvZv), Devious (AuvKveuvKv)
disguise Carnal (Bw›`ªqMZ) Virtuous (ag©Pvix)
Annul (i` Kiv); Discard (†d‡j †`Iqv) Carnivorous (gvsmvkx) vegetarian (wbivwglvkx)
Frank Castigate (K‡Vvi kvw¯Í) Extol (D”P cÖksmv Kiv)
Frankness (AKcUZUv); Honesty (mZZv) Cease (eÜ Kiv) Start (Avi¤¢), beginning (ïiæ)
apprehend Celebrity (L¨vwZ) Notoriety (KzL¨vZ), Ignominy (KzL¨vwZ)
criticise Celibate (AweevwnZ e¨w³) Married (weevwnZ)
magical ability Celibacy (‡KŠgvh©) Union (wgjb)
Imposter (fÛ, ag©aŸRx) Central (ga¨) Peripheral (mxgvšÍeZx©)
Trickery (PvZzix); Deceit (cÖeÂbv) Ceremonious (wkóvPvim¤úbœ) Informal (ixwZweiæ×)
Confidential Clandestine (†Mvcb) Overt (cÖKvk¨), clear (cwi®‹vi)
Unify (HK¨mvab) Clarity (¯^”QZv) Confusion (wek„•Ljv)
intelligence Cohesion (GK‡Î Gu‡U disintegration (we‡f`)
_vKv)
Group Charitable (`vZe¨) Miserly (wKc‡U)
consistent Chicanery (Qj) Naivety (mv`vwm‡a fve)
debacle (aŸsm) Clean (cwi®‹vi) Filthy (AcweÎ)
Conversational (Avjvc- Cleave (we`xY© Kiv) Unite (HK¨e×)
Av‡jvPbv); Spoken (K_¨)
Observe (cvjb Kiv; Drhvcb Coarse (KK©k) Bland (gm„Y)
Kiv)
ordinary Compel (eva¨ Kiv) Obstruct (evav †`Iqv)
Turmoil Cold (VvÛv) Hot (Mig), Warm (Dò)
yearning Colossal (cÖKvÛ, weivU) Tiny (AwZÿz`ª)
Country-man ( †`kevmx,¯^‡`kevmx) Combination (wgjb) Separation (c„_KxKiY)
Reward (cÖwZ`vb) Commendable (cÖksmbxq) Deplorable (wbiwZkq g›`)
Capable, able (mÿg) Compulsory (eva¨Zvg~jK) Voluntary (†¯^”QvK…Z)
satisfied Compassion (mnvbyf~wZ) Cruelty (wbôziZv), Brutality
(ee©iZv, wbôziZv)
Knowledge (Ávb, †eva) Complex (RwUj) Simple (mnR, mij, mvaviY)
Focus Coherent (mvgÄm¨c~Y©) Illogical (A‡hŠw³K)
worry Concealment (jyKvqb) Identification (kbv³KiY)
Disregard (we‡ePbv bv Kiv) Concord (g‰ZK¨ ev wgj) Conflict (Ø›Ø msNvZ, hy×)

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Confirm (mg_©b I Aby‡gv`b Kiv)
Congenial (AbyK~j)
Congregrate (Ro Kiv ev nIqv)
Conjugal (`v¤úZ¨)
Consensus (HK¨)
Contaminate (`~wlZ Kiv)
Constraint (mxgve×Zv)
Contract (†Kv‡bv KvR
m¤úv`b Kivi Pzw³)
Conviction (`„p wek¦vm)
Cop (cywjk Kg©KZ©v)
Copious (A‡bK)
Cordial (AvšÍwiK)
Corrective (ms‡kvabg~jK)
Counsel (Dc‡`k)
Courteous (wkó)
Craft (†KŠkj)
Crime (Aciva)
Cross-examine (†Riv
Kiv, cÖkœ Kiv)
Cryptic (inm¨c~Y©)
Custodian (AwffveK)
Word
Dank (mu¨vZ‡mu‡Z)
Daunt (fq †`Lv‡bv)
Dearth (Afve)
Defense (cÖwZiÿv)
Deformed (weK…Z,
weKjv½, A¯^vfvweK)
Defraud (cÖZviYv Kiv)
Degrading (Aa:cwZZ)
Dejection (welbœZv)
Deliberately
(B”QvK…Zfv‡e)
Delude (cÖZviYv Kiv)
Delinquent (`y®‹…wZ)
Desiccated (ﮋ)
Despise (AeÁv Kiv)
Desultory (G‡jv‡g‡jv)
Deteriorate (AebwZ NUv
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Bear out (mg_©b Kiv) Console (mvšÍbv †`Iqv) Aggravate grief (`y:L evov‡bv)
Friendly (eÜzZ¡c~Y©) Consolidation (my`„pKiY) Fragmentation (UzKiv UzKiv
Kiv), division (fvM)
Assemble Conceal (‡Mvcb Kiv) Manifest (¯úó)
Bridal (`v¤úZ¨) Confront (gy‡LvgywL) Avoid (Gwo‡q Pjv)
General agreement Contamination (AcweÎZv) Purity (weï×Zv)
Pollute Constant (w¯’i) Changeable (cwieZ©bkxj),
Variable (Aw¯’i), Rare (weij)
Limitation Contentions (SMov‡U) Amenable (AbyMZ¨),
Agreeable (m¤§Z)
Agreement (Pzw³, †evSvcov) Contraction (ms‡KvPb) Expansion (m¤úªmviY),
Growth (e„w×)
Belief Cordial (AvšÍwiK) Reserved (msiwÿZ), Reticent (¸iæM¤¢xi)
Police (AvBb-k„•Ljv iÿvKvix evwnbx) Cosmopolitan (wek¦Rbxb) Provincial (cÖv‡`wkK)
abundant Courteous (webxZ) Insolent (D×Z)
Amiable (m`q, AvšÍwiK) Courage (mvnm, g‡bvej) Cowardice (fxiæZv, KvcyiælZv)
Remedial (ms‡kvabg~jK) Cowardice (fxiæZv) Courage/Bravery (exiZ¡)
Advice (Dc‡`k) Cramped (msKxY©) Spacious (cÖk¯Í)
Polite Create (m„wó Kiv) Destroy (webvk Kiv)
Skill (`ÿZv) Cursory (`ªæZ) Thorough (cy•Lvbycy•L)
Offense (Aciva) Crux (RwUj mgm¨v) Trivial point
Interrogate (cy•Lvbyc•y Lfv‡e Cute (AvKl©Yxq my›`i Ugly (K`vKvi)
cÖkœ Kiv) g‡bvig)
Mysterious (inm¨gq) Cynical (gvbe-we‡Ølx) Gullible (mn‡R †auvKv †`Iqv)
caretaker Clandestine (†Mvcb) Overt (cÖKvk¨), clear (cwi®‹vi)
D D
Synonym Word Antonyms
damp Dearth (Afve) Abundance (cÖvPzh©¨)
Intimidate (fq †`Lv‡bv) Debacle (civRq) success (mvdj¨)
scarcity Debonair (cÖdzjø) Awkward (wekÖx)
resistance Decay (ÿq) Strength (kw³), Progress (DbœwZ)
Crippled (weKj) Decorous Unsuitable (Abychy³); Inept
(†kvfb/gvwR©Z) (Aÿg/A`ÿ)
Cheat (cÖZviYv Kiv) Definite (mywbw`©ó, wbw`©ó, ب_©nxb) Vague (A¯úó, fvmvfvmv; AveQv)
Minimizing Delete (gy‡Q †djv) Insert (mwbœ‡ewkZ Kiv)
Sadness (welYœZv) Diligent (adj) (cwikÖgx/ indolent (Ajm); Meticulous
Aa¨emvqx ev Kv‡Ri cÖwZ hZœkxj) (adj)( AwZ mZK©)
intentionally Deleterious (ÿwZKi, Harmless (DcKvix)
ÿwZKviK, aŸsmvZ¥K)
Deceive (cÖZviYv Kiv) Delicious (my¯^v`y) displeasing (AcÖxwZKi)
Offending Demise (g„Zz¨) Birth (Rb¥), creation (m„wó)
dry Demon (ˆ`Z¨) Angel (†`e`~Z ); Cherub (Awb›`¨ my›`i wkï)
Abhor, contempt Demur (AvcwË Kiv) Accept (MÖnY Kiv)
Disorganized (wek„•Lj) Depreciation (mgv‡jvPbv) Appreciation (Zvwid)
Aggravate (AwaK †kvPbxq Desiccated (ﮋ) Fresh (UvUKv)

RETINA
ev NUv‡bv)
Dictionary (Awfavb)
Die (gviv hvIqv)
Dilapidated (fMœcÖvq)
Diligent (cwikÖgx)
Disappear (A`„k¨)
Discontented (Amš‘ó)
Discrimination (ˆelg¨/
cv_©K¨KiY)
Discreet (mZK©, cwiYvg`k©x)
Disinterested (wbi‡cÿ)
Disdain (AeÁv/N„Yv)
Disparity (cÖ‡f`; AmgZv)
Disregard (D‡cÿv)
Distant (`~ieZ©x)
Disseminate (cÖPvi Kiv)
Divergence (AcmiY)
Division (fvM)
Doctrine (gZev`)
Domain (Kvh©‡ÿÎ)
Donated (`vbK…Z)
Dwindle (n«vm cvIqv)
Dangerous (wec`RbK)
Deny (A¯^xKvi Kiv)
Word
Economical (wgZe¨qx)
Eccentric (A¯^vfvweK)
Efface (gy‡Q †djv)
Effigy (cÖwZg~wZ©)
Effort (cÖ‡Póv)
Electorate (wbe©vPKgÛjx)
Electric outlet (ˆe`y¨wZK
wbM©gbc_)
Emancipate (gyw³ †`Iqv)
Embezzle (AvZ¥mvr Kiv,
steal money)
Emeritus (AemicÖvß)
Emigration (¯^‡`kZ¨vM)
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K‡i †Zvjv, AebwZ NUv‡bv)
Lexicon (Awfavb; kã‡Kvl) Desolate (Rbk~b¨ ev wbR©b) Populous (Rbeûj)
Pass away (gviv hvIqv) Despicable (N„b¨, RNb¨) Worthy of esteem (kÖ×vi †hvM¨)
decaying Destitute (wb:¯^) Wealthy (abx)
hard-working, industrious Deter (MÖnY Kiv) Encourage (DrmvwnZ Kiv);
Support (mg_©b Kiv)
Evaporate (ev®úxf~Z nBqv Determine (`„p msKí ev Hesitate (wØavwš^Z nIqv)
Dwoqv hvIqv), Disperse cÖwZÁve× nIqv)
Miserable (`y`©kvMÖ¯Í) Deterrent (cÖwZeÜK) incitement (DÏxcbv)
Preferences (we‡kl AbyivM/ Devoid (k~b¨) Full (c~Y©)
AwfiæwP)
Judicious (myweÁ, cwiYvg`k©x) Different (wewfbœ) Similar (GKB ai‡bi); Like (m`„k)
Neutral Discordant (wem`„k) Harmonious (my‡ijv)
Scorn (AeÁv, N„Yv), belittle Discreet (mZK© †KŠkjx) Indiscreet (AmZK©/Amveavb)
Difference (cv_©K¨) Discrete (c„_K) Grouped (`je×); United (GKZve×)
ignore Disparate (wem`„k) Homogeneous (m`„k)
Remote Disregard (D‡cÿv) Heed (ïbv)
Circulate Dissent (wfbœgZ) Agreement (HK¨gZ)
Deviation (wePz¨wZ) Diversity (ˆewPΨ) Similarity (mv`„k¨)
Bifurcation Divulge (duvm Kiv) Conceal (†Mvcb ivLv)
Principle Docile (mn‡R ek gv‡b Ggb) Unruly (Aeva¨, mn‡R ek gv‡b bv Ggb)
area Doctrine (gZev`) Error (fzj aviYv)
Contributed (mieivwnZ) Dogma (†Muvov gZev`) Unbelief (Awek¦vm)
drop Dormant (myß) Active (Kg©V; RxšÍ; mRxe)
risky Dull (wb®úÖvY, A‡PZb, welbœ) Interesting (wPËvKl©K)
refuse Durable (gReyZ) fragile (f½yi)
E E
Synonym Word Antonyms
Frugal (wgZe¨qx) Ebb (fvUv/AebwZ) Flow (†Rvqvi, cÖevn)
Strange, curious, weird, odd, peculiar Efficacious (djcÖ`) Useless (A‡K‡Rv)
Rub out Elegance (†mŠ›`h©) Ugliness (K`h©Zv)
Dummy Elevate (DbœxZ Kiv) Depress (`gv‡bv)
try (cÖ‡Póv), attempt (‡Qvov), Endure (wU‡K _vKv, ¯’vqx Close (mgvwß Uvbv, eÜ e‡j
endevour (cÖ‡Póv) nIqv) †NvlYv Kiv)
A body of voters Enunciate (my¯úófv‡e e¨vL¨v Mumble (weoweo Kiv)
Kiv)
Socket Epilogue (cwi‡kl Prologue (cÖ¯Ívebv)
Set free (gy³ Kiv), Liberate Equivocal (ب_©evPK) Clear (¯^”Q)
Defalcate (steal money) Equity (b¨vqcivqYZv) Bias (cÿcvZ); Partiality
(AvbyK~j¨)
Retired Eternal (wPi¯’vqx) Temporary (A¯’vqx)
Immigration Evacuate (Lvwj Kiv) Fill up (fivU Kiv)

RETINA
Emblem (wb`k©b)
Emphasis (‡Rvi)
Embellish (my›`i Kiv)
Energetic (‡ZRgq)
Engender (Drcv`b
Kiv)
Envy (wnsmv)
Enigmatic (weåvšÍKi)
Enhance (e„w× Kiv)
Entrance (cÖ‡ekvwaKvi) Access
Engrossed (Kv‡R †j‡M
_vKv)
Encounter (gy‡LvgywL hy×)
Engendered (n‡q‡Q)
Epoch (behyM)
Equivocation (evKPvZzix)
Erratic (AwbqwgZ, AwbwðZ) Irregular (AwbqwgZ)
Envoy (`~Z)
Exhibit (cÖ`k©bx)
Explicit (¯úó)
Exposed (Abve„Z, Db¥y³, †Lvjv) Open (†Lvjv)
Expound (e¨vL¨v Kiv)
Extempore (c~e©cÖ¯‘wZ Qvov)
Extract (†U‡b †ei Kiv)
Exhausted (Aembœ)
Expunge (gy‡Q †djv)
Exclusively (‡Kej)
Extraneous (Amswkøó)
Experiment (cixÿv)
Exit (cÖ¯’vb)
Word
Faithful (wek¦vmx)
Famous (weL¨vZ)
Fickle (Aw¯’i)
Fidelity (wek¦¯’Zv)
Fight (hy×, jovB)
Formal (AvbyôvwbK)
Franchise (†Kv‡bv KZ…©cÿ KZ…©K
e¨w³ ev cÖwZôvb‡K †`qv we‡kl myweav)
Formidable (fqvbK/fq¼i)
Frustrate (e¨_© Kiv)
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Symbol Evil (g›`) Good (fv‡jv)
Importance Exacerbate (D‡ËwRZ Kiv) alleviate (cÖkwgZ Kiv)
Adorn Exact (mwVK) Approximate (cÖvq mwVK)
Sprightly Exclude (ewn®‹…Z Kiv) Admit (fwZ© Kiv)
Produce Exodus (cÖ¯’vb) Return (cÖZ¨veZ©b); Come Back
(wd‡i Avmv); Entry (cÖ‡ek)
Greed Expire (†gqv` †kl) Come to life (Rxeb cvIqv)
Puzzling Expel (ewn¯‹vi Kiv) Admit (fwZ© nIqv)
Improve Expose (cÖKvk Kiv, Conceal (Av”Qv`b Kiv,
`„wó‡MvPi Kivb, Abve„Z Kiv) Avovj Kiv)
Eminent (weL¨vZ) unknown (AcwiwPZ)
Fully occupied Extract (ejcÖ‡qv‡Mi Insert (wbweó, †XvKv‡bv)
gva¨‡g †ei K‡i Avbv)
Battle Enormous (cÖPzi) Tiny (AwZ ÿz`ª)
Caused (NwUZ) Execrable (RNb¨) laudable (cÖksmbxq)
Era Exacting (iæÿ) smooth (gm„Y)
evasion (Qj) Elegant (gvwR©Z) Awkward (wekÖx)
Earnest (AvšÍwiK) serious (M¤¢xi)
Ambassador Entangle (RwoZ Kiv) Untwist
Display (cª`k©bx) Emancipate (gyw³ †`Iqv) Enslave (µxZ`vm Kiv)
clear (¯úó), evident (cwi®‹vi) Enmity (kÎæZv) Amity (eÜzZ¡)
Interpret (e¨vL¨v Kiv)
Eulogistic (D”P cÖksmv Kiv) critical (mgv‡jvPbvg~jK)
Explain Equivocate (evKPvZzix) truthful (mZ¨ev`x)
Impromtu (AwPšÍ¨c~e©) Expedite (Z¡ivwš^Z Kiv) impede (evav †`Iqv)
Insert Enigmatic (weåvšÍKi) Unambiguous (¯úó)
Drained Equanimity (g‡bi axiZv) Duplicity (QjZv)
Eradicated Euphonious (kÖæwZgayi) Strident (KK©k I KY© cxov`vqK)
Solely Extant (GLbI eZ©gvb) lost (nvwi‡q‡Q)
Unrelated Endorse (Aby‡gv`b Kiv) Oppose publicly (cÖKvk we‡ivwaZv)
Trial Eulogy (D”P cÖksmv) Defamation (gvbnvwb)
Outlet Efficacy (djcÖm~Zv) inefficiency (AKvh©KiZv)
F F
Synonym Word Antonyms
Loyal (wek¦¯Í) Fact (cÖK…Z NUbv) Fantasy (Kíbv)
Obscure Famous (weL¨vZ) Obscure (AL¨vZ)
Unstable (cwieZ©bkxj) Fantasy (Kíbv) Fact (cÖK…Z NUbv)
Loyalty Fascinated (gy»/we‡gvwnZ) Disinterested (weZ…òv, wei³)
Combat (hy×) Fatal (cÖvYbvkK ev gvivZ¥K) Construction (MVbg~jK)
Official (miKvix) Fecund (De©i, cÖPzi Drcv`bkxj) Sterile (wbùjv, Drcv`‡b Aÿg)
Privilege (we‡kl myweav), Feasible (m¤¢e) Impractical (Aev¯Íe)
Suffrage (†fvUvwaKvi)
Dreadful (fq¼i) Felicity (myL) Misfortune (`yf©vM¨)
Thwart (e¨_© Kiv) Fertile (De©i) Barren (Abye©i)
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Full (ficyi) Filled (c~Y©) Flamboyant (mymw¾Z) Dull (wb®úÖf); Tedius (AbvKl©Yxq)
Functional (wµqvg~jK) Practical (e¨envwiK) Flawlessness (wbLuyZ ev LuvwU) Imperfectness (†fRvj)
Futile (e¨_©) Vain (wbi_©K) Flexible (bgbxq) Rigid (Abgbxq); Tenacious
(msm³, KwVb, Abgbxq), Hard (k³)
Fade (A`„k¨ nIqv) Dematerialize, dissolve Foreign (we‡`kx) Native (†`kxq), Local,
Topical (¯’vbxq)
Frivolous (Zz”Q) Trivial Fraudulent (cÖZviYvc~Y©) Genuine (LuvwU)
Flap (SvcUv gviv) Beat Friend (eÜz) Foe (kÎæ)
Fabricate (wbg©vY Kiv) Manufacture Friendly (eÜzZ¡c~Y©) Hostile (kÎæZvc~Y©)
Furtive (†Mvcb) Secret Frivolous (Zz”Q) Grave (gvivZ¥K), heavier,
serious (¸iæZi), major (¸iæZi)
Fiasco (Pig e¨_©Zv) Debacle Frugal (wgZe¨qx) Spendthrift (Ace¨qx e¨w³),
Prodigal (Ace¨qx)/wasteful
Fuss (Ah_v D‡ËRbv) Excitement Fade (A`„k¨ nIqv) Appear (cÖKvwkZ nIqv),
materialize (ev¯Í‡e cwiYZ Kiv)
Forsake (cwiZ¨vM Kiv) Abandon Frivolous (Zz”Q) Significant (¸iæZ¡c~Y©)
Flexible (bgbxq) Elastic Futile (wbõj, e„_v) Effective (Kvh©Kix)
Frail (bvRyK) Soft Former (mv‡eK, cÖv³b) Subsequent (cieZ©x)
Foe (kÎæ) Enemy Fallow (cwZZ Rwg) cultivated (Kwl©Z)
Familiar (mycwiwPZ) Known Frugality (wgZe¨wqZv) Generosity (e`vb¨Zv)
Facilitate (mnZi Kiv) Make it easy Fictitious (KwíZ) Genuine (Avmj)
Famished (cÖPÛ ÿzavq Starving Fallacious (weåvwšÍKi) valid (ˆea)
g„Z cÖvq Ae¯’v)
Fastidious (LuyZLu‡y Z) Disgusting Forward (m¤§y‡L) backword (†cQ‡b)
Fictitious (KwíZ) Artificial Fierce (wns¯ª I ivMx) Meek (web¤ª)
Flame (AwMœwkLv) Fire Facilitate (mnR Kiv) Hamper (e¨vnZ Kiv)
Flamboyance (eY©vX¨Zv) Showy Fluctuate (Aw¯’i) remain steady (w¯’i)
Flavour (¯^v`MÜ) Taste Fumble (AcUz nv‡Z Kiv) handle adroitly (wbcybfv‡e Kiv)
Fluctuate (DVvbvgv Kiv) Vary Friendship (eÜzZ¡) enmity (kÎæZv)
Flee (cvjv‡bv) Escape Fastidious (LuyZ Lu‡y Z) Easygoing (wPšÍvfvebvnxb)
Foil (e¨_© Kiv) Frustrate Fusion (wgkÖY) Separation (c„_KxKiY)
Frugal (wgZe¨qx) Economical Flagitious (KjywlZ) Innocent (wb‡`©vl)
G G
Word Synonym Word Antonyms
Gaily (Djøvm mnKv‡i) Happily Gentle (f`ª) Rude (Af`ª)
Gain (AR©b) Advantage (DcKvwiZv) Genuine (LuvwU) Synthetic (K…wÎg)
Gay (D”Qj) Joyful (Avb›``vqK) Global (wek¦e¨vcx) Regional (AvÂwjK), Local
Genesis (Rb¥, m„wó) Beginning (ïiæ); start (Avi¤¢, m~Pbv Glowing (cÖ`xß, D¾¡j) Dull (Aby¾¡j); Obscure (wb®úÖwZf)
Gesture (A½fw½) Body movement Glorious (gwngvwš^Z) Disgraceful (Am¤§vbRbK)
Gigantic (wekvjvKvi, Large (eo, cÖKvÛ) Good (fv‡jv) Bad (Lvivc/g›`)
`vbexq, cÖKvÛ)
Glamorous (Rv`ygq; Attractive (g‡bvni, cÖxwZKi, Grandiose (RuvKRgKc~Y©) Simple (mv`vwm‡a),
†gvwnbx, iƒcgq) wPËnvix) Modest
Gory (i³v³) Blood-curdling; bloody (i³v³), Gratify (Lywk Kiv) Displease (wei³ Kiv)
sanguinary (i³ÿqx),
sanguineous (i³hy×)
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Gravity (Mv¤¢xh©, ¸iæZ¡) Seriousness (M¤¢xiZv) Greet (m¤¢vlY) Farewell (we`vq)

Growth (e„w×, weKvk) Increase (msL¨ve„w×) Grief (cÖPÛ `ytL) Glee (Djøvm)
Genocide (MYnZ¨v) Mass kiling Gorgeous (Avo¤^ic~Y©) Plain (mvaviY)
Gregarious (`jwcÖq) Sociable Gruesome (fq¼i) Pleasant (myLKi)
Garrulous (evPvj) Talkative Grievance (`ytL-`y`©kv) Happiness (myL)
Gracious (m`q) Courteous Gloomy (gbgiv) Bright (D¾¡j)
Gorgeous (Avo¤^ic~Y©) Splendid Gargantuan (cÖKvÛ, `vbexq) Tiny in size (AwZ ÿz`ª)
Gluttony (AwZ‡fvRb) Voracity Garrulous (evPvj) Taciturn (wgZfvlx)
H H
Word Synonym Word Antonyms
Hardy (Kómwnòz) Lasting, painful, painstaking Haggle (`i KlvKwl Kiv) Outright (mivmwi, cy‡ivcywi)
Handy (Kzkjx) useful Hamper (evav †`qv) Facilitate (mnR K‡i †`Iqv)
Hazard (wec`, SuywK, wecwË) Danger (wec`) Handsome (my`k©b) Ugly (KzrwmZ); Unattractive (AbvKl©Yxq)
Heinous (N„Y¨, RNb¨, †Nvi, MwnZ) Wicked (bxwZweMwn©Z, Lvivc) Harbinger/Wastrel (AMÖ`~Z) Follower (Abymvix); Admirer (f³)
Hide (†Mvcb Kiv) Disguise (QÙ‡ek); Conceal Harmony (myi) Discord (†emyi)
(†Mvcb); Mask (gy‡Lvk)
Hindrance (cÖwZeÜK) Barrier (evav); obstacle, Hate (N„Yv Kiv) Admire (cÖksmv Kiv)
cramps, bunker, block
Hoard (msMÖn; g~j¨evb Collection (msMÖn; Av`vqK…Z Hazardous (wec`m¼zj) Safe (wbivc`); Protected
mvgMÖxi msMÖn A_©vw`) (wbivc`)
Homogeneous (m`„k) Of the same kind, similar Healthy (¯^v¯’¨ev`; my¯’ bx‡ivM) Emaciated (nvjKv-cvZjv I `ye©j)
Hospitality (AvwZ‡_qZv) Welcome Heat (Zvc) Cold (VvÛv); Frost (wng)
Hostility (kÎæZv) Enmity, Antagonism Help (mvnvh¨) Hinder (weNœ NUv‡bv); Impede (weNœ NUv‡bv)
Huge (wekvj) Massive, colossal (cÖKvÛ) Hibernate (wbw®Œq Ae¯’vq _vKv Liveliness (Kg©ZrciZv,
ev Ajmfv‡e mgq KvUv‡bv) mwµqZv)
Hut (KzwUi) Cottage High (D”P) Low (wbPz); humble, low-lying (wbPz)
Hypothetical (cÖKwíZ) Guessed/assumed/theoretical (AbygwZ/ AwaK…Z) Honour (m¤§vb) Shame (j¾v)
Heckle (AuvPov‡bv) disrupt Honorary (A‰eZwbK, m¤§vbx) Salaried (ˆeZwbK); gainful (ˆeZwbK)
Homage (m¤§vb) Respect Hostile (kÎæfvevcbœ) Friendly (eÜzZ¡c~Y©); matey (wgïK)
Hardly (K`vwPr) scarcely Humility (webq) Arrogance (J×Z¨)
Heed (g‡bv‡hvM) Notice Humble (webxZ, b¤ª) Rude (AgvwR©Z, AwebxZ)
Homogeneous (m`„k) Similar Hungry (ÿzavZ©) Satiated (Z…ß)
Hallucination (`„wóåg) Illusion Hybrid (†`vAuvkjv) Purebred (‰bKl¨)
Harry (nqivb Kiv) Harass Homogeneous (GKiƒc) Diversified (wfbœ)
Haggle (`i KlvKwl Kiv) Bargain Hirsute ( †jvggq) bald (UvKcov)
Heroic (exiZ¡c~Y©) Epic Harmonious (my‡ijv) Discordant (wgjnxb)
Hirsute ( †jvggq) Hairy Hearten (Drmvn †`Iqv) Discourage (wbiærmvnx Kiv)
Humane (`qvjy) Compassionate Hope (Avkv) Despair (nZvkv)
Humility (webq) Modesty Haughty (D×Z) Humble (webq)
Hideously (exfrmfv‡e) Horribly Hyperbole (AwZiÄb) Understatement (b~¨bfvlY)

I I
Word Synonym Word Antonyms
Illicit (A‰ea) Unlawful (†eAvBbx), illegitimate Inept (A‡hvM¨) Adept (my`ÿ)
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(A‰ea), unauthorised (Abby‡gvw`Z)

Illusive (AjxK, wg_¨v) Deceptive (my¯úó bq), Not obvious (K~U), Inductive (Av‡ivnx) Deductive (Ae‡ivnx)
Antonym: Not deceptive, obvious
Immense (wecyj, Acwi‡gq) Enormous (cÖPzi); affluent Inflation (gy`ªvùxwZ) Deflation (gy`ªvùxwZ n«vm)
(mg„w×kvjx)
Immortal (Agi) Deathless (Agi); eternal Integrity (mvayZv) Fraud (cÖZviYv),
(Aÿq), imperishable (AbšÍ) Incompleteness (Am¤ú~Y©Zv)
Impertinent (AcÖvmw½K) Irrelevant (AcÖvmw½K) Initiative (cwiKíbv, D‡`¨vM, Apathy (Abxnv, AbvMÖn,
cÖvi¤¢) AjmZv)
Impediment (euvav) Obstacle (euvav), Barrier Imbecility (gyL©Zv) Wisdom (Ávb),
intelligence (eyw×gËv)
Implicit (wbwnZ) Tacit (†gŠb) Immune (cÖwZ‡iva) Susceptible (ms‡e`bkxj), Sensitive
(¯úk©KvZi), Having no resistance
Impromptu (AwPšÍc~e©, cÖ¯‘wZnxb) Extempore Impediment (AšÍivq) Helpful (mvnvh¨), Assistant (¯úk©KvZi)
Impulse (AvKv•ÿv) Desire Impermeable (A‡f`¨) Porous (mw”Q`ª), perforated,
porous, leaky (SuvSi)
Inception (ïiæ) Starting, Outset (ïiæ/Avi¤¢) Impertinent (wkóvPvinxb) respectful (kÖ×vkxj)
Incite (D‡ËwRZ Kiv) Instigate, Induce Impersonal (e¨w³mËvnxb, e¨w³MZ Friendly (eÜzZ¡c~Y©)
m¤úK©nxY, having no personality)
Increase (e„w×) Augment (e„w×), rise (e„w×), increment Inane (AÁ) Wise (weÁ)
(e„w×), enhancement (ewa©ZKiY)
Incredible (Awek¦vm¨) Unbelievable (Awek¦vm¨) Indecent (Akøxj) Decent (kvjxb)
Indigenous (†`kxq) Native (¯’vbxq) Indictment (Awf‡hvM, Awfhy³ ev Tirade (my`xN© e³…Zv),
Acivax Kiv ev nIqv) Expatiation (cÖPÛ wZi¯‹vi),
Eulogy (cÖksmv)
Indignant (ÿzä) Angry (ivM), wroth (ivM), resentful Indifference (Abxnv) Concern (D‡ØM), Ardour
(wei³), Pungent, Offended (AvKzjZv)
Inept (AcUz, A‡hvM¨) Incompetent (A‡hvM¨, Abychy³) Indifferent (D`vmxb) Interested (†KŠZ~njx)
Infringe (j•Nb Kiv) Transgress (f½ Kiv), Indigenous (†`kR) Alien (ˆe‡`wkK)
Disobey (Agvb¨ Kiv)
Insane (Db¥v`) crazy (cvMj), mad (wÿß), berserk Ineffable (AeY©bxq Definable (wPwýZ, wbe©Pbxq)
(cvMj), moonstruck (wÿß)
Insert (wfZ‡i ¯’vcb Kiv mwbœ‡ewkZ Kiv) delete (gy‡Q †djv, `~i Kiv) Infinite (AeY©bxq) Limited (mxwgZ, mxgve×,
mmxg, wbqwš¿Z, wbqZ)
Insipid (wbim) watery (¯^v`nxb), tasteless (we¯^v`), Ingenious (wePÿY) Incompetent (Ac`v_©)
insipid (weim), vapid (we¯^v`)
Insular (msKxY©) Narrow (AcÖk¯Í), Slender (miæ), Closed (eÜ) Inimical (kÎæZvc~Y©) Friendly (eÜzZ¡c~Y©)
Interconnected Interlinked (ci¯úiMÖw_Z), Irritant (A¯^w¯ÍKi) Comfortable (¯^w¯ÍKi)
(ci¯úimshy³) Related (m¤úK©hy³)
Intrinsic (AšÍgy©Lx) Introvert (AšÍgy©Lx) Insert (†hvM Kiv) Remove (AcmviY)
Isolation (wew”Qbœ Ae¯’v) Separation (we‡”Q`) Innocence (wbixnZv) Guilt (†`vl)
Intimidate (fq †`Lv‡bv) Frighten Invidious (we‡Ølc~Y©) Charitable (`vZe¨)
Irrelevant (AcÖvmw½K) unrelated Irreversible (AcwieZ©bxq) Changeable (cwieZ©bkxj)
Incredibly (Awek¦vm¨fv‡e) unbelievably Isolation (wew”QbœZ v, c„_KxKib) Populous (Rbc~Y©)
Indigence (Afve) Poverty Inconsequential (AwKwÂrKi) Important (¸iæZ¡c~Y©)
Integrate (GKxf~Z Kiv) unite Intricate (RwUj) Simple (mij)
Intrepid (wbivZ¼) fearless, brave Infatuation (gvqv) Apathy (J`vmxb¨)
Improvement (DbœwZ) Advancement Irrelevant (AcÖvmw½K) Germane (cÖvmw½K)
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Imbibe (cvb Kiv) drink Imitate (AbyKiY Kiv) Diverge (wfbœgZ nIqv)
Inert (Ro) immobile Inhibitor (evav `vqK) Catalyst (AbyNUK)
Illuminate(Av‡jvwKZ) brighten Inert (Ro) Moving (PjšÍ)
Ingenious (my‡KŠkjx) Skillful Indigent (Afvex) Wealthy (abx)
Indifferent (D`vmxb) apathetic Insouciance (J`vmxb¨) Interest (AvMÖnx)
Indignation (†ÿvf) Anger Ignorance (AÁZv) Knowledge (Ávb)
Idiosyncratic (¯^vfvweK) Usual Industrious (cwikÖgx) Lazy (Ajm), Indolent
Indict (Awfhy³ Kiv) Accuse Intermittent (mweivg) Irregular (AwbqwgZ)
Innate (mnRvZ) Inborn Informal (AbvbyôvwbK) Formal (AvbyôvwbK)
Informal (AbvbyôvwbK) Casual Inconsiderate (Awe‡ePK) Thoughtful (wPšÍvkxj)
Impute (†`vlv‡ivc Kiv) Blame Inadvertent (Amveavbx) Intentional (B”QvK…Zfv‡e)
Indolent (Ajm) Lethargic Imminent (Avmbœ) Distant
Inhibit (AvUKv‡bv) Hamper Impromptu (cÖZz¨rcbœ) Rehearsed (gnov †`Iqv)
Indispensable (Acwinvh©) Crucial Indulge (B”Qvc~iY Kiv) Abstain (weiZ ivLv)
Inadvertent (Amveavbx) Unintentional Information (Z_¨) Concealment (¸ßKiY)
Insolvent (FY cwi‡kv‡a Bankrupt Insipid (wbim) Exciting (D‡ËRbvc~Y©),
Aÿg) Interesting (gRv`vi)
J, K J, K
Word Synonym Word Antonyms
Jovial (cÖdzjø) Happy (Lywk) Jolly (nvwmLywk) Depressed (welbœ)
Joyful (Avb›``vqK) Cheerful (Avbw›`Z) Jovial (Drdzjø) Glommy (welYœ)/Miserable (`y: L`vqK)
Kidnapping (cvPvi) Abduction (AcniY) Joy (Avb›`) Dismay (AvZ¼)
Kind (m`q) Benevolent Judicious (mywe‡ePbvc~Y©) Imprudent (Awe‡ePK)
Knotty (RwUj, KwVb) Rugged (kÖgmva¨), Confusing Keep (ivLv) Displace (¯’vbPy¨Z Kiv)
Knowledge (Ávb) Awareness Kind (`qvjy) Brutal (wbôzi)
Kudos (cÖksmv) Praise Kind-hearted (`qvjy) Ill-natured (wLUwL‡U)
L L
Word Synonym Word Antonyms
Laconic (mswÿß) Concise Large (e„nr) Small (†QvU); Tiny (ÿz`ª)
Lawful (AvBb msMZ) Legal (AvBbMZ) Lend (avi †`Iqv) Borrow (avi Kiv)
Laud (cÖksmv) Praise Liability (†evSv) Assets (m¤ú`)
Launch (ïiæ) Begin, Start Liberty (gyw³, ¯^vaxbZv) Bondage (`vmZ¡, ew›``kv)
Latent (myß) Dormant (myß), sleeping (NygšÍ), Concealed Lift (D‡Ëvjb Kiv) Down (f~cvwZZ Kiv)
Libel (ciwb›`v) misrepresentation (wg_¨v Limpid (wbg©j, ¯^”Q) Muddy (†Nvjv‡U), dirty
eY©bv), Defamation (gvbnvwb) (gqjv)
Look (`„wó) Glimpse (ÿwYK `„wó) Live (in TV term) (mivmwi) Taped (aviYK…Z)
Loyal (AbyMZ) Devoted (AbyMZ), obedient (AvÁven), Lucid (¯úó) Abstruse (`y‡e©va¨)
adherent (AbyMZ), complying (AbyMZ)
Lunatic (cvMjv‡U, gvbwmK †ivMx) Mad (cvMj) Lunatic (cvMj) Sane (my¯’)
Legendary (weL¨vZ e¨w³) Famous Luminous (D¾¡j) Dim (Aby¾¡j)
Liability (`vqx) Debt Lackluster (wb®úÖf) Lively (RxešÍ)
Lucid (¯^”Q) Clear, Simple List ( †n‡j _vKv) Sway to and fro (PvwjZ Kiv)
Luminous (Av‡jvwKZ) Bright Lazy (Ajm) Active (Kg©V)
Lucrative (jvfRbK) Profitable Laconic (mswÿß) Verbose (kãeûj)
Lure (cÖjyä Kiv) Decoy Lethargic (Ajm) Energetic (cÖejfv‡e mwµq)
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Limpid (¯^”Q) Transparent Lethargy (Z›`ªv) Vigor (†ZR)

M M
Word Synonym Word Antonyms
Magnanimous (gnvbyfe) Generous (D`vi, `vbkxj) Magnify (eo Kiv) Reduce (Kgv‡bv)
Malice (Am~qv) Animosity (we‡Øl) Malicious (AcKvix, we‡Ølc~Y©) Kind (`qvjy), Benevolent (m`q)
Mandatory (eva¨Zvg~jK) Obligatory (eva¨Zvg~jK/ Avek¨Kxq) Marvelous (Awek¦vm¨) Ordinary (mvaviY)
Menace (fxwZ cÖ`k©b) Jeopardy (wec`) Malignant (ÿwZKi) Benign (DcKvix)
Menacing (fq cÖ`k©bKvix) Alarming (fxwZcÖ`), Threatening (ûgwK) Material (e¯‘MZ, cvw_©e) Spiritual (Acvw_©e)
Mercenary (fvov‡U) Hired (fvov‡U), rented (fvov‡U) Meager (AcÖPzi) Enough (h‡_ó)
Meticulous (LuywU-bvwU Careful (hZœkxj), Particular (LuyZLu‡y Z), Memory (¯§„wZ) Forgetfulness (fz‡j hvIqvi Af¨vm),
e¨vcv‡i AwZ mZK©) Careful and exact, Antonym: Careless Absentmindness (Ab¨gb¯‹Zv)
Militant (hy×evR) Combative (iYkxj) Meticulous (hZœevb) Careless (Amveavb, D‡ØMnxb,
AbewnZ, hZœnxb, D`vmxb, Abeavb)
Million (`kjÿ) Ten lack (`kjÿ) Migrant (Awfevmx) Native (Avw`evmx), Stay
Mischievous (`yó, Vicious (`yðwiÎ) Miserly (K…cY) Charitable (c‡ivcKvix)
AwbóKi, bxwZnxb)
Misdemeanor Misconduct (Am`vPiY), Mitigated (kvšÍ, cÖkwgZ) Aggravated (AebwZ NUv‡bv),
(`ye©¨envi) Peccadillo Intensity (ZxeªZi Kiv)
Mislead (fzj c‡_ Misguide (weåvšÍ), misdirect Mobile (Pjbkxj) Fixed (mywbw`©ó)
PvwjZ Kiv) (fzj c‡_ PvwjZ Kiv)
Morose (welbœ) Depressed (welbœ), bored (D`vm), sad (`y:wLZ) Monologue (¯^M‡Zvw³) Dialogue (msjvc)
Mouth watering (my¯^v`y) Delicious (my¯^v`y) Motley (eûeY©, wPÎwewPÎ, Mixture (wgkÖY, wgkvj,
wewfbœ eY©hy³) wgkÖc`v_©)
Myopic (ÿY`„wóm¤úbœ) Short-sighted (A`yi`„wó), blear (ÿxY`„wó), Motion (MwZ) Immobility (wbðjZ¡)
bleary (Svcmv), mope-eyed (ÿxY`„wó)
Mollify (†Kvgj Kiv) appease Monumental (wekvj) Insignificant (ÿz`ª)
Manifest (my¯úó) Discernible, apparent, obvious Myriad (AmsL¨) Limited (mxwgZ)
Melee (jovB) brawl Modern (AvaywbK) Ancient (cÖvPxb)
Mellifluous (mygayi) smooth Meek (b¤ª) Savage (Amf¨)
Mawkish (Av‡eMcÖeY) sentimental Marvelous (PgrKvi) Ordinary (mvaviY)
Mediocre (gvSvwi gv‡bi) average Mannered (¯^fvewewkó) Natural (cÖvK…wZK)
Manifestation (Awfe¨w³) presentation Mutter (weoweo K‡i ejv) Speak distinctly (¯úó K‡i ejv)
Manifesto (Kg©m~wP) policy statement Moist (†fRv) Dry (ﮋ)
Melancholy (welv`) depressed Malign (wb›`v Kiv) Praise (cÖksmv Kiv)
Mishap (`~N©Ubv) accident Monopoly (GK‡PwUqv AwaKvi) Competition (cÖwZ‡hvwMZv)
Morbid (welv`MÖ¯Í) Gruesome Misery (`ytL-`y`©kv) Happiness (myL)
Meager (AcÖPzi) Scanty Monotonous (GK‡Nu‡q) Interesting (gRv`vi)
N N
Word Synonym Word Antonyms
Narcissism (AvZ¥‡cÖg) Self love (wb‡Ri cÖwZ fvjevmv), Narrow (miæ/wPKb) Broad (cÖk¯Í, we¯ÍxY©, e„nr,
Self conceit (AvZœMe©) ¯úóev`x, PIov)
Neglect (Ae‡njv Kiv) Carelessness (AmZK©Zv), Natural (¯^vfvweK) Abnormal (A¯^vfvweK)
indifference (AhZœ)
Negotiate (Av‡jvPbv Kiv) Consult Nebulous (Kzqvkv”Qbœ, †gNv”Qbœ) Clear (mvd, ¯úó, gy³, evavnxb,wek`)
Nepotism (¯^RbcÖxwZ) Partiality, Favouritism Nefarious (ˆckvwPK, Corrigible (ms‡kvabxq),

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Nostalgic (¯§„wZKvZi)
Notable (wewkó)
Notice (jÿ¨ Kiv)
Noxious (AwbóKi)
Numb (Abyf~wZk~b¨)
Nurse (AvkÖq¯’j)
Nocturnal (wbkvPi)
Niche (myweavRbK)
Word
Obdurate (A`g¨)
Oblivious (A‡PZb)
Obscene (Akøxj)
Observe (cvjb Kiv)
Occupy (`L‡j ivLv)
Offensive (A‡kvfb)
Omnipotent (me©kw³gvb)
Optimist (Avkvev`x e¨w³)
Opinion (AwfgZ)
Ordinance (Aa¨v‡`k)
Orthodox (†Muvov)
Ostentation
(RuvKRgK)
Obnoxious (N„Y¨, weiw³Ki)
obese (†gvUv)
Off-spring (mšÍvb)
Obstacle (euvav)
Ordeal (KóKi cixÿv)
Oxidize (gwiPv aiv)
Obtuse (†fuvZv)
Word
Panacea (me©‡iv‡Mi
Jla)
Panic (AvZ¼, Îvm, D‡ØM,
wb`viƒY fxwZ, AvKw¯§K fq, Îmb)
Peace (kvwšÍ, mwÜ, wgj)
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e`gvBk) Renewable (cÖwZKvi‡hvM¨)
Homesick (M„nKvZi) Nimble (wÿcÖ) Slow (axi)
Prominent (weL¨vZ), Famous (mycwiwPZ) Noble (gnr) Ignoble (bxP/nxb)
Concept (aviYv) Nobody (Zz”Q e¨w³) Prominent (wewkó)
Harmful Nocturnal (wbkvPi) Diurnal (AvwýK)
Frigid Novice (wkÿvbwek) Expert (we‡klÁ)
Harbor (†cvZvkÖq, AvkÖq, wbivc` ¯’b) Nude (Dj½/jMœ) Concealed (†Mvcb Kiv/jyKvwqZ)
occuring or active at night Native (†`kxq) Alien (we‡`kx)
edge, proper place Nomad (hvhvei, †eu‡`) Settled (w¯’i)
O O
Synonym Word Antonyms
stubborn (D×Z), obstinate (GK¸u‡q), Obese (†gvUv) Slim (cvZjv), thin (K…k,
gnarly (GK¸u‡q), chesty (†R`x), miæ, Kvwnj, A¯’~j, kxY©)
obdurate (GK¸u‡q), headstrong (e×g~j)
Heedless (AmZK©, Ag‡bv‡hvMx) Obligatory (Aek¨ KiYxq) Optional (Hw”QK)
Indecent Oblige (eva¨ Kiv, ejc~e©K Bother (wei³ Kiv), Worry
Uvbv, ejc~e©K AwaKvi Kiv) (DwØMœ Kiv)
Commemorate Obloquy (wb›`v) Praise (cÖksmv)
Grab Obscure (AÜKvigq, A¯úó) Lucid (D¾¡j, ¯úó)
Rude Obstacles (evav, AšÍivq, cÖwZeÜK, Supports (mg_©b, mnvqZv,
†eo, AvZ¥iÿvg~jK †eov, AvMj) mnb, AvbyK~j¨, Pvov, AvkÖq)
Supreme Old (cyivZb, e„×) Different (wfbœ, Avjv`v, c„_K)
Hopeful (Avkvwš^Z) Antonym: Ominous (Aïf, Ag½j, Auspicious (mycÖmbœ, g½jRbK,
Pessimist Ag½jRbK) AbyK~j ), Favourable
Belief (wek¦vm); view (`„wófw½) Opaque (AÜKviv”Qbœ) Transparent (¯^”Q)
Law Optimism (ïfev`/Avkvev`) Pessimism (`ytLev`)
Conservative. Optimist (Avkvev`x) Pessimist (`ytLev`x,
nZvkvcxwoZ e¨w³)
showy Oral (†gŠwLK) Written (wjwLZ, †jL¨, ˆjwLK,
weiwPZ, wbewÜZ, AuvKv)
very unpleasant Organic (ˆRe) Inorganic (A‰Re)
very fat Organize (msMwVZ Kiv) Disorganize (wek„•Lj Kiv, wek„•Ljv
m„wó Kiv, wech©¯Í Kiv, e¨vwaMÖ¯’ Kiv)
Children Orthodoxy (†Muvovwg, wPivPwiZ Unconventionality (PwjZ
g‡Z wek¦vmx) ixwZi evB‡i)
Impediment Outset (iæiæ) Termination (cwimgvwß), end (†kl)
Suffering Obsolete (‡m‡K‡j) Modern (AvaywbK)
Rust Offer (cÖ`vb) Beg (cÖv_©bv Kiv/wfÿv Kiv)
blunt Overt (cÖKvk¨) Secret (†Mvcbxq)
P P
Synonym Word Antonyms
Cure all (mKj †ivM gyw³); heal- Pacific (kvwšÍc~Y©, Agitated (D‡ËwRZ, wePwjZ,
all (me©‡iv‡Mi Jla) mvšÍbv`vqK) weÿzä, DrKwÚZ, ÿzä, msweMœ)
Horror (wefxwlKv); terror pacify (kvšÍ Kiv) Arouse (RvMv‡bv, D‡`ªK Kiv,
(mš¿vm, AvZ¼, k¼v) D‡ËwRZ Kiv, RvwM‡q †Zvjv)
Harmony (wgj, HK¨Zvb) Pale (gwjb/weeY©/d¨vKv‡m) Joyful (Avbw›`Z)

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Perfidious
(wek¦vmNvZK, `yivPvix)
Perfunctory
(Ah‡ZœK…Z)
Permissive (cÖ‡ek‡hvM¨)
Perquisite (wbqwgZ †eZ‡bi
AwZwi³ cÖvc¨ fvZv)
Pitfall (ÎæwU, wePz¨wZ)
Plight (`y`©kv)
Poor (Mixe)
Powerful (ÿgZvvkvjx, kw³Ni,
cÖej, wekvj, cÖPÛ AZxe Kvh©Ki)
Precise (h_vh_)
Proviso (kZ©)
Prohibit (wb‡la Kiv)
Pungent (Zxeª, KUzMÜ)
Probity (mZZv, b¨vcivqYZv)
Precious (`vgx, g~j¨evb)
Public (RbmvaviY)
Purchase (µq Kiv)
Prejudice (Kzms¯‹vi)
Precedence (cÖvavb¨)
Plunge ( †Wvev‡bv)
Petulant (ˆah©nxbZv)
Panegyric (cÖksmvg~jK)
Prolong (cÖmvwiZ Kiv)
Posterity (DËi cyiæl)
Perturb (ÿzä Kiv)
Paint (iO gvLv‡bv)
Pandemonium (wek„•Lj Ae¯’v)
Paradox (K~Uvfvm)
Pensive (wPšÍvgMœ)
Parsimony (Kvc©Y¨)
Pacific (kvšÍ)
Paediatric (wkï‡`i
wPwKrmv mgÜxq)
Profusion (AwZcÖvPyh©)
Placid (kvšÍ)
Pesticide (KxUbvkK)
Prolific (Drcv`bkxj)
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Treacherous (cÖZviK, Panic (fxwZ), tense Relax (wkw_j Kiv, Avivg Kiv,
wek¦vmNvZK) AvjMv Kiv), Calm (kvšÍ)
Listless (B”Qvk~b¨, D`vm, Aembœ, Patient ( ˆah©kxj, mwnòz, Impatient (Aaxi)
D`vmxb, Kvgbvnxb, AbewnZz) Aa¨emvqx, mnbkxj, axi)
Liberal (¯^vaxb‡PZv) Patriot ( †`k‡cÖwgK) Traitor (wek¦vmNvZK, ¯^‡`k‡`ªvnx)
extra pay Peace (kvwšÍ) Violence (wns¯ªZv)
Shortcoming (`ye©jZv); Lacking (Afve) Penury (`vwi`ª¨) Wealth (m¤ú`)
Suffering (`y‡f©vM) Perilous (wec`RbK) Comfortable (Avivg`vqK),
Secure (wbivc`)
Destitute (Lv`¨, e¯¿ I Ab¨vb¨ Pessimism Optimism (ïfev`; Avkvev`;
wbZ¨ cÖ‡qvRbxq `ªe¨ †_‡K ewÂZ) (`ytLev`/nZvkvev`) fv‡jv w`K †`Lvi cÖeYZv)
Leverage (D‡Ïk¨mva‡bi kw³) Persuade (cÖ‡ivwPZ Kiv, Dissuade (eviY Kiv, wbe„Ë
wek¦vm Rb¥v‡bv) Kiv)
Definite (my¯úó); Exactly Plaintiff (ev`x, dwiqv`x, Defendant (cÖwZev`x),
(wbfz©jfv‡e) Awf‡hv³v, KviY-ev`x) Contending
stipulation (Kovi, cY) Poor (`wi`ª, Mwie, weËnxb) Rich (abx, m¤ú`kvjx)
Ban (wb‡lavÁv); Forbid (wb‡la Kiv) Pseudo (Q›`, Rvj, mvRvb) Honest (b¨vqevb)
Overpowering (AZxe kw³gvb, Public (cÖKvk¨) Private (e¨w³MZ, †emiKvix,
AZ¨waKmsL¨K) GKvšÍ, ¸n¨, †Mvcb, mvaviY);
Secluded (wbR©b)
Honesty (b¨vqcivqYZv) Punishment (kvw¯Í) Reward (cyi¯‹vi, Dcvqb,
cvwi‡ZvwlK)
Valuable (`vgx, g~j¨evb) Pure (weï×) Impure (Aï×, Aweï×, AcweÎ, Acwi®‹vi,
Acwiï×/ Adulterated (†fRvj)
Community (m¤úª`vq, RbmvaviY) Polite (f`ª) Impolite, Rude (Af`ª Aewkó D×Z)
Buy (µq Kiv) Posterior (‡cQb w`‡Ki) Anterior (m¤§yL)
Bigotry Pernicious (ÿwZKi) Innocuous (wb‡`©vl), Helpful
priority Perfect (wbfz©j) Flawed (wØavwš^Z)
Plow Prosperity (mg„w×) Adversity (g›` Ae¯’v)
Impatient Placate (kvšÍ Kiv) Enrage (wÿß Kiv)
elaborate praise Pensive (welYœ) Torpid (g›` MwZ)
protract Paucity (¯^íZv) Surplus (AwZwi³)
Later generation Paltry (Zz”Q) Significant (¸iæZ¡c~Y©)
agitate Plasticity ( †KvgjZv) Rigidity (K‡VviZv)
dye Perfidy (wek¦vm NvZKZv) Loyalty (AvbyMZ¨)
commotion Purchase (µq Kiv) Sell (wewµ)
contradiction Parallelism (mgvšÍivjZv) Obliquity (eµZv)
thoughtful, Cursory Punctilious (†mŠRb¨) Careless (Amveavb)
miserliness Preamble (cÖ¯Ívebv) Postscripts (cybð)
Calm Prominent (wewkó) Insignificant (Zz”Q)
children Pride (Me©) Shame (j¾v), Humility (webqx)
Glut Profound (Mfxi) Superficial (AMfxi)
Serene Permanent (¯’vqx) Evanescent (ÿY¯’vqx)
insecticide Plethora (AvwaK¨) Shortage (KgwZ)
Fertile Preserve (msiÿY) Ruin (webó)
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Postulate (¯^xKvh©) prove Protract (wej¤^ Kiv‡bv) Abbreviate (mswÿß Kiv)

Proliferation (we¯Ívi) Increase Proximate (wbKUeZ©x) Distant (`~ieZ©x)
Peasant (Pvlx) Farmer Peripheral (ewn©fvM) Central (ga¨)
Plebiscite (MY‡fvU) Politics Pamper (AZ¨waK cÖkÖq †`qv) Scold (wZi¯‹vi Kiv)
Proclaim ( †NvlYv) announce Perpetual (AbšÍ) Momentary (ÿY¯’vqx)
Perplexed (nZeyw×) puzzled Petty (‡QvU) Important (¸iæZ¡c~Y©)
Plethora (AvwaK¨) excess Piquant (SuvSv‡jv wKš‘ my¯^v`y) Insipid (wbim)
Perpetual (wPi¯’vqx) constant Postpone (¯’wMZ Kiv) Expedite (Z¡ivwš^Z Kiv)
Profusion (cÖvPzh©) Abundance Pretty (my›`i) Ugly (KzrwmZ)
Prudent (mZK©) careful Pretentious (AvZ¥wfgvbx) Genuine (cÖK…Z)
Prodigal (Ace¨qx) extravagant Prodigal (AwgZe¨qx) Frugal (wgZe¨qx)

Q Q
Word Synonym Word Antonyms
Quarrel (SMov, gvivgvwi) Dispute (we‡iva), argument (gZv‰bK¨) Queer (DZ&KU, wewPÎ) Orderly (myk„•Lj)
Query (wRÁvmv) Question Quiescent (wbw®Œq) Active (mwµq)
Quorum (†Kvivg) Required number Quota (wbw`©ó) Indefinite (Awbw`©ó)
R R
Word Synonym Word Antonyms
Rapport (Nwbô m¤úK©) Relationship (m¤úK©) Radical (cÖMwZkxj) Conservative (iÿYkxj, †Muvov,
msiÿYkxj)
Rational Irrational Rebellious (we‡`ªvnxmyjf, Loyal (ivRvi ev ivwbi cÖwZ
`y`©gbxq) AvbyMZ¨, iv‡RvwPZ)
Random (G‡jv‡g‡jv) arbitrary Recalcitrant (Aeva¨) Compliant (f`ª, bgbxq, wkó)
Ready (cÖ¯‘Z) Alert (mZK©); Prepared (cÖ¯‘Z) Reckless (DÏvg, cÖgË, Careful (mveavb, hZœk xj, mhZœ,
†ec‡ivqv) AewnZ, wµqvci, wµqvkxj)
Redundant (cÖ‡qvRbvwZwi³) Unnecessary (AcÖ‡qvRbxq) Rectify (ms‡kvab Kiv) Make worse (Lvivc Kiv)
Reluctantly (Awb”Qv f‡i) Eagerly (AvMÖ‡ni mwnZ)
Relax (wkw_j Kiv) Unwind (euvab †Lvjv); Rest Remarkable (AmvaviY, Well-known (mycwiwPZ)
(wekÖvg Kiv) jÿYxq, ˆewkó¨c~Y©, jÿ¨, `ªóe¨)
Remember (¯§iY Kiv) Recollect (¯§iY Kiv); Observe (cvjb Repeal (evwZj) Enact (wewae× Kiv);
Kiv) Sanction (Aby‡gv`b)
Remote (`~ieZ©x) Distant (`~ieZ©x) Repulse (weZvob, evav) Attract (AvKl©Y Kiv, cÖjyä
Kiv, fzjvBqv jIqv, cQ›` nIqv,
gb Uvbv, Uvbv)
Resentment (weiw³) Anger (ivM), Discontent Resemblance (mv`„k¨) Difference (cv_©K¨, wfbœZv,
Am`„kZv, Zdvr, ZviZg¨, A‰bK¨)
Restricted (mxgve×) Confidential (†Mvcbxq) Reticent (¯^ífvlx) Talkative (evPvj, dvwRj, a„ó)
Resuscitate (cybiƒ¾xweZ Revive (cybivq RxeZ Kiv, cybR©xweZ Retreat (cðv`cmviY Kiv) Advance (AMÖmi nIqv),
Kivb) Kiv, cybivq †PZb Kiv, cybivq ¯§iY Kiv) Progress (DbœwZ Kiv)
Retarded (euvavcÖvß) Handicapped (weKjv½) Revoke (evwZj/cÖZ¨vnvi Kiv) Maintain (eRvq ivLv, ivLv, iÿv
Kiv, envj ivLv, cvjb Kiv,
cÖwZcvjb Kiv)
Ruthless (wbg©g, wbôzi, `qvgvqvnxb, Merciless (wb`©q) Rotate (PµvKv‡i AvewZ©Z Stay (`xN©¯’vqxfv‡e Ae¯’vb
wb®‹iæY, KwVbü`q, cvlvYü`q) Kiv‡bv ev nIqv) Kiv)
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Repent (Aby‡kvPbv Kiv, Regret (Av‡ÿc Kiv, `ytL Kiv) Ruthless (wbg©g, wbôzi, `qvgvqvnxb, Merciful (`qvjy, KiæYvgq,
AbyZß nIqv) wb®‹iæY, KwVbü`q, cvlvYü`q) ÿgvjx, `qvgj, `qvkxj, K…cvgq)
Rebate (Qvo) Discount Repulsive (adj) Attractive (AvKl©Yxq),
(exfrm/RNb¨/N„Y¨) Alluring (†jvfbxq)
Revise (cybwe©‡ePbv Kiv) Reconsider Refractory (Aeva¨) Obedience (Aeva¨)
Relinquish (eR©b Kiv) Renounce Restrict (mxwgZ Kiv) Allow (cÖ`vb Kiv)
Repeal (evwZj Kiv) Cancel Rigid (`„p) Flexible (bgbxq)
Ridiculous (nvm¨Ki) laughable Repel (cÖwZ‡iva Kiv) Attract (AvKl©Y Kiv)
Rife (we`¨gvb) Extensive Rigorous (cÖPÛ, K‡Vvi) Scabrous (wkw_j)
Ramification (djvdj) consequences Resilient (w¯’wZ¯’vcK) Unyielding (Abgbxq)
Recipient (MÖnxZv) beneficiary Rational (hyw³m½Z) Irrational (A‡hŠw³K)
Repress (`gb Kiv) Control Reclusive (mbœ¨vmx) Gregarious (`jwcÖq)
Redemption (D×vi) Salvation Relish (my¯^v`) Disgust (weivM)
Reprimand (K‡Vvi wZi¯‹vi) Rebuke Revealed (cÖKvwkZ) Concealed (†Mvcbxq)
Radiant (mgy¾¡j) Luminous Recognize ( †Pbv) Ignore (D‡cÿv Kiv)
Rudimentary (cÖv_wgK) elementary Recommend (mycvwik) Oppose (we‡ivwaZv)
Remarkable (weL¨vZ, Avðh©) surprisingly Rage (†µva) Calmness (ˆah©kxjZv)
resentment (weiw³fve) indignation Redeem (ÿwZ c~iY Kiv) Forfeit (ev‡Rqvß)
Rummage (ZQbQ Kiv) ransack Ratify (Aby‡gv`b Kiv) Cancel (evwZj Kiv), Negate
Reiterate (cyb:cyb: Kiv) repeat Riotously (`v½vnv½vgvi m‡½) Gently (f`ªfv‡e)
Relevant (mymsMZ) consistent Robust (¯^v¯’¨evb) Weak (`ye©j)
Recluse (wbtm½) loner Romantic (‡ivgvÂKi) Classic (m‡e©v”P gvbm¤úbœ)
S S
Word Synonym Word Antonyms
Satisfaction (cwiZ…wß, Contentment (Z…wß); pleasure Sagacity (weÁZv) Stupidity (wbey©w×Zv, AÁZv,
Z…wß, m‡šÍvl) (cwi‡Zvl) g~pZv, RoZv,RoZ¡, eyw×nxbZv)
Sacred (cweÎ) Divine (cweÎ) Scanty (¯^íZv) Unlimited (mxgvnxb, Amxg,
AcwiwgZ, Aeva, wbiewa, AbšÍ)
Scurrilous (KzrwmZ, Derogatory (nvwbKi, Le©ZvmvaK, Scarcity (¯^íZv) Abundance (cÖvPzh©,eûjZv,
†bvsiv) n«vmKi, ÿwZKi, ÿwZKviK) AR¯ªZv, A_©cÖvPyh©)
Scuttle (Z¨vM Kiv) Abandon (ewR©Z Kiv, Qvwo‡q †`Iqv, Segregation (c„_KxKiY) Integration (wewfbœ Dcv`v‡bi
cwiZ¨vM Kwiqv hvIqv, ÿvwšÍ †`Iqv) GKÎxKiY)
Antonym: Support
Scream (Zx² AvZ©bv` Yell (Zxeª¯‡^ i MR©b Kiv ev wPrKvi Sentimental (Av‡eMm¤ú„³; Cynical (wMÖK `k©b g‡Z
Kwiqv ejv ev AvZ©bv` Kiv) Kiv, AvZ©bv` Kiv) Av‡eMvZ¥K) AvZ¥wbqš¿Y msµvšÍ)
Scrupulous (we‡eKevb, Honest (mr b¨vqwbô) Severity (wb`©qZv, †eM, Mildness (g„`yZv, †KvgjZv,
LuyZLy‡u Z, we‡eK`k©x cÖLiZv, KwVbZv, cÖLiZ¡, cÖLiv) †KvgjZ¡)
Select (evwQqv jIqv) Pick (wbe©vPb Kiv, evwQqv jIqv) Shabby (RxY©, †nuov, †Luvov, gwjb) New (bZzb, be, AwZbe)
Sequel (†Ri, cwiYvg Continuance (avivevwnKZv) Shallow (AMfxi) Profound (Mfxi); Deep (Mfxi)
Serene (kvšÍ, wbg©j) Calm (kvšÍ) Shift (¯’vbcwieZ©b, cwieZ©b, Attach (muvUv, mshy³ Kiv, GKÎ
e`j, †KŠkj) euvav, Ryov, †Rvov, †Rvov †`Iqv); Fix
(w¯’i Kiv)
Shame (Acgvb, j¾v, Ignominy (Kj¼, mybvgnvwb) Shrivel (msKzwPZ nIqv) Expand (m¤ú„mvwiZ Kiv),
Møvwb, kig, Kj¼) Enlarge (m¤úªmvwiZ Kiv,
cÖmvwiZ Kiv)
Skepticism (mskqev`) Doubt (m‡›`n) Sloth (Avjm¨) Activity (Kvh©Kjvc), Action (K‡g©v‡`¨vM)
Slim (cvZjv) Slender (miæ) Slothful (Ajm) Energetic (Abjm, cÖejfv‡e
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mwµq, Kg©kw³c~Y©, †Z‡Rvgq),

Active (mwµq)
Solicit (Av‡e`b Kiv ev Seek (†LuvRv) Sluggish (Avjm¨civqY) Animated (cÖvYešÍ), Dynamic
Aby‡iva Kiv ev PvIqv) (cÖMwZkxj, kw³-msµvšÍ, kw³kvjx,
wPiMwZkxj)
Sticky (AvVv‡jv) Adhesive (AvVv‡jv, PUP‡U) Smooth (gm„Y) Rough (Ge‡ov †_e‡ov,
Agm„Y)
Strengthen (k³ Kiv) Toughen (`„p Kiv); Harden Snug (myweb¨¯Í) Loose (AvjMv, wkw_j, wXjv,
(k³ Kiv) gy³, ¯^vaxb, dmKv)
Supportive (mnvqK) Helpful (mnvqK) Sober (mshgx, cÖkvšÍ) Intoxicated (Db¥Ë)
Sycophant/Flatterer Consonance (mgZv); Equality Soothe (mvšÍbv †`qv) Irritate (ivMvb, R¡vjvZb Kiv,
(†Zvlv‡gvaKvix) (mvg¨); Harmony of sound R¡vjvb, NuvUvb, RvjvZb Kiv)
Synopsis (mswÿßmvi) Summary (mswÿßmvi, mvivsk) Somber (AÜKviv”Qbœ, Bright (D¾¡j)
wbivb›`, gwjb, welbœ)
Subtantiate (ev¯ÍevwqZ Confirm Soporific (Nygcvovwb, Exciting (D‡ËRbvc~Y©,
Kiv) wb`ªvKl©K, wb`ªv-D‡`ªKKi) D‡ËRK, DÏxcK, D‡ËRbv`vqK)
Stubborn (GK¸u‡q) Obdurate Spacious (cÖk¯Í) Narrow (msKxY©, m¼xY©, miæ, mxwgZ,
mxgve×, m¼zwPZ)
Stupendous (we¯§qKi) Awesome Speed up (MwZ evov‡bv) Decelerate (MwZ n«vm Kiv)
Synergy (HKZvb) Alliance Spiteful (wnsmyK, we‡Øóv, Benevolent (wn‰Zlx, m`vkq,
welw`», ci‡Øóv) Kj¨vYgq, `vbkxj, ïfvKv•ÿx)
Sanction (Aby‡gv`b) authorization Stability (¯’vwqZ¡) Inconsistency (Am½wZ, A‰bK¨,
cwieZ©bkxjZv, Abychy³Zv, AvZœwe‡iva)
Symphony (myi, GKZvbZv) Harmony of sound, Consonance Strife (kÎæZv) Peace (kvwšÍ)
Savagery (ee©iZv) Cruel, violent Striking (AvKl©Yxq, ü`qMÖvnx) Ordinary (¯^vfvweK, mvaviY)
Stringent (K‡Vvi) Rigorous Subterfuge (†KŠkj) Honesty (mZZv)
Sanguine (i³eY©) hopeless Sung (MvIqv) Asleep (Aek, NygšÍ, g„Z,
wb`ªve¯’vq, Z›`ªvMZ)
Sever (wef³ Kiv) Cut Supercilious (Mwe©Z I DbœvwmZ) Affable (AmvwqK)
Shabby (gwjb‡ek) unsmart Superficial (c„ô¯’, AMfxi, fvmv- Deep (Mfxi, Mvp, Mnb,
fvmv, DcwiMZ, ewni½,Dci-Dci
wbM~p, Nb, M~p); Profound
Shun (ev` †`Iqv) Avoid Sympathy (mnvbyf~wZ, mg‡e`bv, Antipathy (we‡Øl, †Øl,
mv`„k¨, KiæYv, Aby‡e`b) we‡ivwaZv, cÖwZ‡hvM)
Squander (Ace¨q Kiv) waste Stupid (g~L©, AeyS) Shrewd (wePÿY), Smart (eyw×gvb)
Subterfuge (†avKv, PvZzix) Deception, Trickery Stubborn (†R`x) Agreeable (AgvwqK)
Spouse (¯^vgx ev ¯¿x) Husband or wife Sporadic (wewÿß) Continuous (Awew”Qbœ),
Frequent (evis evi N‡U Ggb)
Staunch (GKwbô) Steadfast Squander (Ace¨q Kiv) Save (mÂq Kiv)
Sluggish (gš’iMwZ) Slow moving Sage (Ávbx) Ignorant (AÁ)
Skeptical (mskqev`x) Cynical Synchronous (mgKvjxb) out-of-phase ( †m‡K‡j)
Sordid (†bvsiv) Squalid Seggregate (c„_K Kiv) Compile (msMÖn Kiv)
Succumb (cÖjyä nIqv) submit Skepticism (mskqev`) Conviction (wek¦vm)
Solace (mvšÍbv) Consolation Servant (`vm) Employer (gvwjK)
Serenity (cÖkvwšÍ) Calmness Subservient (civaxb) Dignified (DbœZwki)
Spurious (†fRvj) Fake Salute (Awfev`b Kiv) Defame (wb›`v Kiv)
Sundry (KwZcq) various Savage (Amf¨) Civilized (mf¨)
Substantial (ev¯ÍweK) considerable Substantial (wecyj) Small ( †QvU)
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T T
Word Synonym Word Antonyms
Tangible (¯úk©bxq) Touchable (¯úk©bxq) Tranquil (kvšÍ) Agitated (D‡ËwRZ, wePwjZ,
weÿzä, DrKwÉZ, ÿzä)
Tedious (K¬vwšÍKi) Dull (GK‡N‡q); Boring Tranquility (kvwšÍ, Lack of calm (AkvšÍ
(weiw³Ki) kvwšÍc~Y© Ae¯’v, w¯’i Ae¯’v) Ae¯’v), Agiation (D‡ËRbv)
Temerity (nVKvwiZv) Insolence (a„óZv); Audacity (¯úa©v) Transient, transitory (A¯’vqx) Permanent (¯’vqx)
Tense (D‡ËRbvc~Y©) Afraid (fxZ); Anxious (DwØMœ) Transparent (¯^”Q) Opaque (Av‡jv wb‡ivaK; A¯^”Q)
Tenuous (`ye©j) Weak, Thin Trust (wek¦vm, Av¯’v, Doubt (m‡›`n, Awek¦vm, mskq,
Av¯’v¯’vcb, cÖZ¨q, wbôv) aviYvi AwbðqZv); Mistrust
Terrific (fqven) Horrible Tedious (K¬vwšÍKi) Refreshing (m‡ZRKviK)
Termination (mgvwß) End (†kl); Extinction (wejywß) Theoretical (aviYvMZ) Experimental (AwfÁZv)
Thrust (av°v gviv) Push (†Vjv gviv); drive (Zvov‡bv) Tolerance (mwnòzZv) Intolerance (AmwnòzZv)
Treacherous (Awek¦vmx) Unfaithful (wek¦vmNvZK) Tricky (cÖZviYvc~Y©) Easy (mnR)
Tremor (SuvKzwb †`qv) shake (bvov‡bv ev SuvKzwb †`qv) Turbulence (D`¨gZv) Quietness (cÖkvwšÍ); Tranquility
Trendy (nvjd¨vk‡bi Stylist (wewkó I my›`i Typical (ˆewkó¨g~jK) Unusual (ˆewkó¨nxb)
AbymiYKvix) iPbv‰kjxm¤úbœ)
Trivial (ÿz`ª) Insignificant (Zvrch©nxb, wbi_©K, Tragedy (`ytLRbK) Comedy (cÖnmb)
¸iæZ¡nxb, Zz”Q), Unimportant
Truce (hy× weiwZi Pzw³) Ceasefire (hy× weiwZi Pzw³) Tortuous ( †cuPv‡bv) Straight ( †mvRv)
Trust (wek¦vm) Faith (wek¦vm) Triumph (weRq) Failure (e¨_©Zv)
Tragic (`ytLRbK) pathetic Transitory (ÿY¯’vqx) Permanent (¯’vqx)
Tranquil (kvšÍ) Placid Tedious (K¬vwšÍKi) Refreshing (m‡ZR)
Terminate ( †kl Kiv) Dismiss, End Trivial (bMY¨) Significant (¸iæZ¡c~Y©)
Take (MÖnY Kiv) accept Tractable (wbqš¿Y †hvM¨) Headstrong (D×Z)
Tumult ( †Mvjgvj) commotion Tender ( †Kvgj) Hardened (KwVbxf~Z)
Tacit ( †gŠb) implicit Taciturn (¯^ífvlx) Talkative (evPvj)
Tamper (n¯Í‡ÿc Kiv) Interfere Transmit ( †cÖiY Kiv) Withhold (a‡i ivLv)
Tortuous (Amij) indirect Terminate ( †kl Kiv) Begin (ïiæ Kiv)
Thrive (DbœwZ jvf) prosper Savory (gmjv`vi) Unpalatable (we¯^v`)
Tantamount (mgvb) Unequal (Amg)

UVW UVW
Word Synonym Word Antonyms
Uncertain (AwbwðZ) Ambiguous Ugly (wekÖx) Handsome (my`k©b)
Unemployment (†eKviZ¡) Joblessness (Kg©RxbZv) Union (HK¨) Division (fvM)
Unerring (wbfz©j) Infallible (Ae¨_©) Unique (AwØZxq/GKgvÎ) Common (mvaviY)
Unlike (Avjv`v) Different Urban (kû‡i) Rural (MÖvgxY)
Unstable (cwieZ©bkxj, Aw¯’i) Changeable (cwieZ©bkxj) Urbane (mf¨, f`ª) Uncouth (wkÿv-mf¨Zvnxb)
Useful (DcKvix) Handy Universal (mve©Rbxb) Regional (AvÂwjK)
Usual (mvaviY) Normal (mvaviY) Unpredictable (wbwðZ Dependable (wbf©i‡hvM¨)
nIqv hvq bv)
Utilize (e¨envi Kiv, Kv‡R jvMv‡bv) Employ (Kv‡R jvMv‡bv) Usurp (Rei`Lj Kiv) Own rightfully (DËivaxKvim~‡Î cvIqv)
Unreadable (AcvV¨) Illegible Untenable (Amg_©bxq) Maintainable (mg_©bxq)
Unequivocal (my¯úó, mywbw`©ó) Clear Unfathomable (AZj) Shallow (AMfxi)
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Unruly (Aeva¨) disobedient Unwitting (Awb”QvK…Z) Intentional (B”QvK…Z)

Vacant (k~b¨) Blank, Void, empty (Lvwj) Unkempt (AcwicvwU) Tidy (cwicvwU)
Vanity (AnsKvi) Pride (Me©) Utopia (¯^M©ivR¨) Anarchy (AivRKZv)
Variable (cwieZ©bkxj) Changeable Vague (A¯úó) Well-defined (mywb‡`©wkZ), clear (¯úó)
Velocity (MwZ) Speed Veneration (Mfxi kÖ×v) Derision (Dcnvm)
Verdict (ivq) Judgment Veracious (mZ¨) Mendacious (wg_¨v)
Vertical (Dj¤^) Erect (Lvov) Vicious (e¨wahy³, cw¼j, Gentle (g„`y¨, f`ª, g„`yg›`, b¤ª,
we‡Ølc~Y©, `yðwiÎ, Amr, cvsïj) AgvwqK, kvšÍ¯^fve)
Vigilant (mZK©) Watchful (wewb`ª) Vigour (kw³) Frailty (f½yiZv)
Vindictive Revengeful Violence (wns¯ªZ v, Rei`w¯Í, Peace (kvwšÍ, mwÜ hy×wbe„wË,
(cÖwZwnsmvcivqY) Ryj yg, ejvrKvi, MRe, DÏvgZv) ¯^w¯Í); Quiet.
Valiant (mvnmx, exi) Brave (mvnmx) Virtuous (cyY¨; cweÎ, mr) Dishonest (Amr, Amvay, cÖZviYvg~jK)
Venerate (kÖ×v Kiv) respect Volatile (DØvqx, cwieZ©bkxj, Stable (w¯’wZkxj, ¯’vqx, w¯’i,
cÖvYešÍ, cjvqbci) myw¯’Z, myw¯’i, `„p)
Vent (Awfe¨w³ Kiv) Opening Violent (wns¯ª) Gentle (g„`y), Tame (kvšÍ)
Vilify (Acev` †`Iqv) Defame Viable (†UKmB) Impracticable (AKvh©Ki)
Voluble (evKcUz) loquacious Vulnerable (AiwÿZ) Guarded (myiwÿZ)
Vigour ( ˆ`wnK kw³) strength Vacillate (wØavwš^Z nIqv) Determine (wba©viY)
Waste (AveR©bv) Trash, Garbage Virtue (m`¸Y) Vice (cvc)
Wealth (wekvj m¤ú`) Riches Vanguard (AMÖ`~Z) Rear (cðvr)
Wild (eb¨) Untamed Visible (`„k¨gvb) Impracticable (Amva¨)
Wisdom (cvwÛZ¨) Knowledge Wax (e„w× cvIqv (P›`ª m¤^‡Ü) Wane (n«vm cvIqv, P›`ª m¤^‡Ü)
Witty (eyw×gvb, iwmK) clever (eyw×gvb) Waive (cwiZ¨vM Kiv) Hold (a‡i ivLv), Retain (eRvq ivLv)
Weird (A™¢zZ) Strange Weal (Kj¨vY) Woe (`ytL)
Warning (mZK©xKib) Caution Weary (K¬všÍ) Jolly (cÖdzjø)
Wither (weeY© nIqv) Fade Waver ( †`v`yj¨gvb nIqv) Determine (wm×všÍ Kiv)
Wanton (Am”PwiÎ) Unchaste Wholesale (cvBKvwi weµq) Retail (LyPiv)
Warranty (wbf©icÎ) Guarantee Wide (PIov) Narrow (msKxY©)
Welter (wek„•Ljv) tumult Wizard (Rv`yKi) Witch (Rv`yKix)
Wreck (aŸsm) destroy Waste (bóKiv) Conserve (msiÿY Kiv)
Withstand (cÖwZ‡iva Kiv) Face Winsome (nvwmLywk) Odd (A¯^vfvweK)
Yield (Drcv`b Kiv) Produce Xerox (gy`ªY c×wZwe‡kl) Original (Avmj)
Zealous (AvMÖ‡nvÏxcK) Ardent, Avid Yield (Drcv`b Kiv, Impede (evav †`Iqv)
AvZœmg©cY Kiv)
Zealot (ag©vÜ) Fanatic Zenith (kxl©we›`y) Nadir, Lowest Point (wb¤œZg we›`y)
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Idioms & Phrase At sixes and sevens wek„•Ljv

Achilles heel `ye©jZg ¯’vb
 Lesson – 01 (A – H)
At the eleventh hour ‡kl gyn‡~ Z©
A All but cÖvq
Idioms & Phrases Meaning In Bangla mymw¾Z
Armed to the teeth
ABC cÖv_wgK Ávb ˆa‡h©¨i †kl mxgvq †cŠPv‡bv
At the end of rope
A bed of roses myLKi Ae¯’v ¯’~j cÖvYx/gvbyl
A bag of bones
A green horn AbwfÁ †jvK wKsKZ©e¨weg~p
At a loss
A hair-breadth escape A‡íi Rb¨ i¶v Av‡`Š
At all
A host in oneself GKvB GKk
At arm’s length `~‡i
A man of word GK K_vi †jvK kÎæZvc~Y©
At daggers drawn
A man of parts MyYx e¨w³ eva¨
At one’s back and call
A sleeping partner e¨emv‡q wbw®Œq Askx`vi m¤ú~Y© AcÖZ¨vwkZ
A bolt from the blue
A tenure position ¯’vqx PvKzix A stitch in time saves nine mg‡qi GK †dvo Amg‡qi `k †dvo
A utopian scheme Aev¯—e cwiKíbv After one’s own heart Kv‡iv m‡e©vËg cQ‡›`i Abyiƒc wKQz
A weather-cock my‡hvM mÜvbx †jvK A man of straw `ye©j wP‡Ëi gvbyl
wb‡`©vl wg_¨v, Ggb wg_¨v hv‡Z Against strong kw³kvjx cÖwZc‡ÿi wecix‡Z
A white lie
Kv‡iv ¶wZ bv nq opposition
Above all m‡e©vcwi A round dozen c~Y© WRb/ 12wU
Acid test AwMœ cix¶v A baker’s dozen 13wU
Against one’s will Kv‡iv B”Qvi weiæ‡× A piece of cake mnR KvR
All and sundry mevB At a low ebb n«vmgvb
1. K¬vš— A dime a dozen cÖPwjZ/Lye mvaviY
All in
2. mKj wKQz g~j¨ ZvwjKvq Aš—fz©³ _vKv A wolf sheep’s clothing eÜz‡ekx kÎæ
All of a sudden/All on A fish out of water A¯^w¯ÍKi Ae¯’v
m¤ú~Y© AvKw¯§Kfv‡e
a sudden A great deal cÖPzi cwigv‡Y
All the same GKB K_v †Mvcb kÎæ
A snake in the grass
An open secret AvcvZt †Mvcb wKš‘ Kvh©Zt mevi Rvbv
cÖK…Zc‡ÿ
At bottom
Apple of discord Kj‡ni †nZz
Aware of contrary GKB mv‡_ `yBwU wecixZag©x
Apple of one’s eye ‡Pv‡Li gwY, bq‡bi wbwa, wcÖq e¯‘ things Abyf~wZ we`¨gvb _v‡K Ggb
As the crow flies ‡mvRvmywR nVvr
All at once
At a deadlock cy‡ivcywi APj Ae¯’vq wbK‡U
At a stone’s throw
At a snail’s pace Lye axi MwZ‡Z cÖvi‡¤¢
At the outset
At a stretch GKbvMv‡o ev GKUvbv GKev‡i †Póvq
At one go
At all hazards kZ evav wecwË m‡Ë¡I Ae‡k‡l
At length
At any rate / In any case ‡hfv‡eB †nvK, hvB NUzK bv †Kb m‡e©me©v
All in all
At bay msKUve¯’v ev †KvYVvmv Ae¯’v msKUvcbœ
At stake
At first glance cª_g `k©‡b ¯^M©
Abode of God
At hand wbK‡U, nv‡Zi Kv‡Q `ÿ, cwiwPZ
at home
At large mvaviY, gy³
bL`c©‡Y, Avq‡Ë¡
B
At one’s finger-ends
Idioms & Phrases Meaning In Bangla
At random AbeiZ
Bad blood kÎæZv
At the heat of the moment D‡ËRbvi gyû‡Z©
Bad egg ev‡R †jvK
At variance with we‡iva, wgjnxb
Bag and baggage ZwíZívmn
At one’s expense A‡b¨i ¶wZ K‡i
Beat about the bush AcÖvmw½K Av‡jvPbv Kiv
At one’s end bL`c©‡Y
Beauty sleep iv‡Zi ch©vß Nyg
At one’s sweet will Lvg‡Lqvj e‡k
Bed of roses myLkh¨v
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Bed of thorns K›UKkh¨v Bear out mg_©b Kiv

Beggar description eY©bvZxZ By dint of e‡`Šj‡Z
Better half Aav©½xwb Broke out cÖv`yf©ve
Bid adieu we`vq m¤¢vlY Rvbv‡bv Block Head †evKv
Big guns wewkó e¨w³/¶gZv m¤úbœ e¨w³ By all mean ‡h K‡iB †nvK
Birds of a feather GKB iK‡gi †jvK By & large †gv‡Ui Dci
Black and white wjwLZfv‡e Bear market g›`v evRvi
Black sheep Lvivc †jvK by all means †h †Kvb Dcv‡q
Blow one’s trumpet wb‡Ri cÖksmv wb‡R Kiv by virtue of †Kvb ¸Y ev †hvM¨Zv e‡j
Blue blood AwfRvZ Back up KvD‡K mg_©b Kiv
Bolt from the blue webv †g‡N eRªcvZ Burn the candle at both ends AcPq Kiv
By the short hairs m¤ú~Y© wbqš¿‡Y Black sheep Kzjv½vi
Bone of contention weev‡`i welq Boring chore weiw³Ki KvR
Book worm MÖš’KxU Big bug ¸iæZ¡c~Y© e¨w³
Break the ice bxieZv f½ Kiv C
Breathe one’s last ‡kl wbk¦vm Z¨vM Kiv Idioms & Phrases Meaning In Bangla
Bring to book kvw¯— †`Iqv Call a spade a spade ‡LvjvLywj K_v ejv
Bring to light cÖKvk Kiv Call names Mvwj †`qv
Bring to mind ¯§iY Kiv‡bv Carry the day Rqjvf Kiv
Bring to study w`ev ¯^cœ Catch a tartar k³ †jv‡Ki cvj­vq cov
Build castles in the air AvKvk Kzmyg Kíbv Kiv Cats and dogs gyljav‡i
Burning question Av‡jvPbvi cÖavb welq Close fisted man K…cY e¨w³
Bury the hatchet SMov †kl Kiv Coining money mnRfv‡e Lye `ªæZ †ewk UvKv Avq Kiv
By fair means or four fvj g›` †h †Kvb Dcvq Come to nothing wbùj nIqv
by fits and starts AwbqwgZfv‡e Cooking the accounts wg_¨v wnmve ‰Zwi Kiv
By hook or by crook Q‡j-e‡j-K‡j †KŠk‡j Crocodile tears gvqvKvbœv
By leaps and bounds `ªæZMwZ‡Z Cry out weiæ‡× K_v ejv
Beat black and blue cÖPÛ cÖnvi Kiv Cry over spilt
e„_v Aby‡kvPbv Kiv
By and by kxNª milk/Cry for the moon
By far mev©s‡k Cry wolf wg_¨v †kvi‡Mvj Kiv
Bird’s eye view †gvUv‡gvwU avibv Crying need cÖavb cÖ‡qvRb
Be held responsible for †Kv‡bv Kv‡Ri `vqfvi-hLb Cut and dry c~‡e© cÖ¯—yZ ev euvavaiv
†h KvR K‡i Zvi Dci eZ©vq Cut jokes VvÆv Kiv
Bring down bZ Kiv Catch red handed nv‡Z bv‡Z aiv
Bull market (†kqv‡ii †ÿ‡Î) DaŸ©Mvgx, Cock and bull story MvuRvLywi Mí
A_©vr evo‡Q Ggb evRvi Call to mind ¯§iY Kiv
Blue chips wbf©i‡hvM¨ I g~j¨evb cold blood VvÛv gv_vq
Bottom line ¸iæZ¡c~Y© welq Capital punishment g„Zz¨`Û
Behave gently b¤ª e¨envi Kiv Amveavb e¨w³‡K iÿx wnmv‡e cvnviv
Catch off guard †`Iqv
Bring to pass †Kv‡bv wKQz NUv
AvR‡Ki w`‡bigZ h‡_ó KvR n‡q‡Q
Boot leg †PvivPvjvbx Call it a day
e‡j w¯’i K‡i KvR (†kl Kiv)
Bottom of my heart AšÍ‡ii †K›`ª¯’j
come of Rb¥ MÖnb Kiv
Benefit of doubt m‡›`nvekZ
comes to terms GKg‡Z †cŠuQv
Back out nwU‡q Avmv
Cast a side evwZj Kiv
Break out `ªæZ cvwj‡q hvIqv
Cry in wilderness Ai‡b¨ †iv`b
Burning issue e¨vcK Av‡jvwPZ welq
Core for MÖvn¨ Kiv
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Caught on AvµvšÍ nIqv Free and easy D`vi I mnR

Cold shoulder cvËv bv †`Iqv From bad to worse µ‡g µ‡g Lviv‡ci w`‡K
Catch sight of GK cjK †`Lv From head to foot Avc`g¯—K
AvBbMZ `Ûbxq wKš‘ B”QvK…Z Full-fledged c~iY Kiv c~Y©v½
Culpable homicide
Ggb binZ¨v Face the music ‡Vjv mvgjv‡bv
Cat’s sleep Ny‡gi fvb Kiv Fag end AcÖ‡qvRbxq Ask
Cut a fine figure wb‡Ri m¤ú‡K© PgrKvi aviYv †`Iqv Fair play b¨vq wePvi
Come to light cÖKvwkZ nIqv Far and wide w`‡K w`‡K/me©Î
D Fire and fury cÖej D‡ËRbv
Idioms & Phrases Meaning In Bangla Fish in troubled water †Mvjgv‡ji my‡hv‡M dvq`v Kiv
Dead language †h fvlv GLb Avi K_¨ bq Flesh and blood i³gvs‡mi †`n
Die in harness Kg©iZ Ae¯’vq g‡i hvIqv Fool’s paradise Avnv¤§‡Ki ¯^M©
Dilly-dally Mwogwm Kiv, Ah_v Kvj‡¶cb Kiv For the sake of LvwZ‡i
Do away with nZ¨v Kiv, iwnZ Kiv For good/Forever wPiKv‡ji Rb¨
Do yeoman’s service we‡kl DcKvi Kiv From hand to mouth w`b Av‡b w`b Lvq
Dark horse AÁvZ e¨w³ Figure out eyS‡Z cviv
Dead letter APj Fits & starts AwbqwgZfv‡e
Down to the wire †kl gyûZ© ch©šÍ A‡cÿv Kiv First language gvZ…fvlv
Destroy root and branch m¤ú~Y©i~‡c aŸsm Kiv Fight shy of Gwo‡q Pjv, ؇›` cÖe„Ë nIqv
Drive a nail home Avu‡Z Nv †`qv foot the bill wej †kva Kiv
Dead against Zxeª we‡ivax Fresh blood DϨgx
Dead of night ga¨ ivwÎ Fall out SMov Kiv
Dog days eQ‡ii DòZg mgq Fall through e¨_© nIqv
Day after day w`‡bi ci w`b Few & Far between K`vwPr
Draw the line wPwýZ Kiv Food loose & Fancy free `vqe×Zv bv _vKvi Kvi‡Y ¯^vaxbfv‡e
Drop the hammer KvD‡K nZ¨v Kiv wb‡Ri gZ †Kvb wKQz Ki‡Z cviv
Double jeopardy †Kvb e¨w³i GKwU Aciv‡ai Food obsessed person Lv`¨ wcÖq gvbyl
Rb¨ `yBevi wePvi Kiv Feel like PvIqv, B”QzK nIqv
Donkey work GK‡N‡q K¬vwšÍi KvR Fall into line GKgZ nIqv
Do come and visits KviI mv‡_ mvÿvZ Kiv Flog a dead horse e„_v †Póv Kiv
Down to earth ev¯Íeev`x From frying pan to fire Lvivc n‡Z AwaKZi Lvivc
Ae¯’vq cwZZ nIqv
E
Foregone conclusion wePv‡ii Av‡MB M„nxZ wm×všÍ
Idioms & Phrases Meaning In Bangla
Zx² `„wó Free-lance ¯^vaxb
Eagle eye
Eat humble pie Acgvb nRg K‡i ¶gv PvIqv G
Eat one’s words K_v cÖZ¨vnvi Kiv Idioms & Phrases Meaning In Bangla
Elbow-grease K‡Vvi cwikªg Get a red face j¾vq Aviw³g nIqv
End in smoke djcÖm~ bv nIqv Give oneself air hv bq ZvB fvb Kiv
Every now and then gv‡S gv‡S Golden age ¯^Y©hyM
Eye-wash KvD‡K cÖZ viYv Kivi Rb¨ wKQz Kiv ev ejv Golden opportunity myeY© my‡hvM
End in a fiasco bó Kiv Green revolution meyR wecøe, km¨ Drcv`‡bi wecøe
Gala day Drm‡ei w`b
F
Get by heart gyL¯— Kiv
Idioms & Phrases Meaning In Bangla
mymg‡qi eÜz Get loose Qvov cvIqv
Fair weather friend
wkKv‡i cwiYZ nIqv Gift of the gab evwM¥Zv
Fall a prey to
LuyZ aiv Give ear to g‡bv‡hvM †`qv
Find fault with
Go astray wec‡_ hvIqv
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Go to law AvB‡bi Avkªq †bIqv Hush money Nyl

Green eyed monster Clv© Hair breadth escape A‡íi Rb¨ †eu‡P i¶v
Get something across to KvD‡K †evSv‡bv Hall mark ‡kªôZvi Qvc
somebody Head and ears m¤ú~b©iƒ‡c
Get on with wg‡jwg‡k _vKv Heart and soul mev©š—tKi‡b
Get along with gvwb‡q †bIqv Hold water ‡av‡c †UKv
Go for a walk nuvU‡Z hvIqv Hold good cÖhy³ nIqv
Get his ideas across eyS‡Z cviv Hue and cry ‡kvi‡Mvj
Give one a hand KvD‡K mnvqZv Kiv Head in the clouds w`ev¯^‡cœ we‡fvi
Give in ek¨Zv ¯^xKvi Kiv Hit the nail on the head †Kv‡bv wKQz mwVKfv‡e ejv
Gain ground AMÖmi nIqv Hit the root ivMvwš^Z nIqv
Get the upper hand myweav ev wbqš¿Y Ki‡Z mÿg nIqv Herculean task `y:mva¨ KvR
Get lost the election mym¤úK© Helter skelter G‡jvcv_vwifv‡e
Go in for AeZxY© nIqv Hang around/about B¯ÍZ †NvivNywi Kiv
Get away with cjvqb Kiv Hand & gloves Mfxi m¤úK©
Give a Hand mn‡hvwMZv Kiv Half a chance wKQz my‡hvM
Get rid of gyw³ cvIqv Home maker Aa©vw½bx
Good food for thought KvD‡K †Kvb wel‡q Mfxifv‡e Hard nut to crack RwUj mgm¨v
fve‡Z eva¨ Kiv Hole & corner ‡Mvcb ev inm¨c~Y©
Go to the dogs imvZ‡j hvIqv Hard & fast euvav aiv
Greek and Latin `y‡e©va¨ A_© Hitting below the belt †Kv‡bv cÖwZ‡hvwMZvq A‰ea
Green horn Avb‡Kviv c_ Aej¤^b Kiv
Go all out K‡Vvi †Póv Kiv Head over heels in love KvD‡K AZ¨šÍ fv‡jvevmv
H Hobson’s choice †h †ÿ‡Î A‡bK ¸‡jv cQ‡›`i
Idioms & Phrases Meaning In Bangla g‡a¨ †Kej GKwU gvÎ †e‡Q
Hand to hand gy‡LvgywL, nv‡Z nv‡Z †bevi ev Kievi _v‡K
Hang together m½wZc~Y© nIqv Harp on GKB wel‡q evievi Awf‡hvM Kiv
Head and tail gv_vgyÊz Hale and hearty kw³kvjx I my¯^v¯’¨evb
Henpeck husband ‰¯¿Y ¯^vgx Hard up AfveMÖ¯Í
Hither and thither GLv‡b †mLv‡b Have eyes at the back of mewKQz †`Lv
Hold one’s tongue Pzc K‡i _vKv your head
Hold water cix¶vq DZiv‡q hvIqv, wU‡K _vKv
Hole and corner ‡Mvcb ev inm¨c~Y©

 Lesson – 02 (I – P) In the twinkling of an eye wbwg‡l, †Pv‡Li cj‡K

I In vain D‡Ïk¨wenxb, e¨_©
Idioms & Phrases Meaning In Bangla Iron will `„p msKí
In a fix gykwK‡j cwZZ Irony of fate fv‡M¨i cwinvm
In accordance with Abymv‡i In a dilemma / on the mgm¨v
In fine Dcmsnv‡i horns of a dilemma
In good faith mij wek¦v‡m In a nutshell ms‡¶‡c
In regard to m¤ú‡K© In cold blood VvÛv gv_vq
In respect of wel‡q In full swing cy‡iv `‡g
In search of / In quest of mÜv‡b In hot water Lye Amyweavq
In the dark AÁ In lieu of cwie‡Z©
In the long run me©‡k‡l, cwiYv‡g In vogue cÖPwjZ
In black and white wjwLZfv‡e
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Ins and outs LywUbvwU mewKQz Laughing stock Dcnv‡mi cvÎ

In contrast to wecixZ Lay bear cÖKvk ev Abve„Z Kiv
In addition to AwZwi³ Leading light wkw¶Z I L¨vwZgvb e¨w³
In the red FYMÖ¯Í Leap in the dark mvn‡mi mv‡_ Awe‡eP‡Ki gZ
In the teeth of cÖej euvavi gy‡L m‡›`nmsKzj Kv‡R nvZ †`qv
In the pink c~Y©¯^v¯’¨evb Learn by heart gyL¯’ Kiv
In short ms‡ÿ‡c Leave no stone unturned ‡Póvi µwU bv Kiv
In turn ch©vqµ‡g Lion’s share e„nËg Ask
In high spirit gnvmy‡L Look dangers at KUgU K‡i ZvKvb
In harness Aeminxb Look down upon N„Yv Kiv, AeÁv ev Ae‡njv Kiv
In case of †ÿ‡Î Lose ground nwUqv Avmv, ¯’vbPz¨Z nIqv
In the wake of cðv‡Z Lead by the nose bv‡K `wo w`‡q Nyiv‡bv
In the right mwVK Lie in wait IZ †c‡Z _vKv
In no time kxNªB Lose heart nZvk nIqv
In high spirit Avb›`, cÖdzjø Loose cannon cÖZ¨vwkZ e¨envi
In a body GK‡Î Late in life Rxe‡bi †kl ch©v‡q
In the good book of Kv‡iv cÖwZ AbyM‡Ö n Let the cat out of the dog ¸ß K_v cÖKvk Kiv
In brief Aí K_vq Lend me your ears g‡bv‡hvM †`qv
In the pipeline cwiKíbv cÖ¯‘Z Kiv n‡”Q wKš‘ Loads of mistakes A‡bK fzj
GLbI cÖKv‡k¨ Av‡m wb Let the things slide Ae‡njv Kiv
In order of Abymv‡i Look forward to fvj wKQz nIqvi Avkv Kiv
In spite of m‡Ë¡I Look into g‡bv‡hvM w`‡q †`Lv/ Z`šÍ Kiv
In good time kxNªB Line up to c_
In the aftermath cwiYwZ‡Z Lighter on one’s purse m¯Ív
J, K Lingua frontline mvaviY fvlv
Idioms & Phrases Meaning In Bangla Let loose Kv‡iv B”Qvbyiƒc wKQz Ki‡Z †`qv
Jack of all trades mKj KvR mvgvb¨ c‡i, wKš‘ †Kvb Let the grass grow under wej¤^ Kiv
Kv‡RB we‡klÁ bq, meRvš—v one’s feet
Jaundiced eye Kzms¯‹viv”Qbœ Look blank nZf¤^ nIqv
Jog trot axi MwZ‡Z Pjv Lock and load cÖ¯‘Z nIqv
Keep body and soul together ‡Kvbg‡Z †eu‡P _vKv Lead story cwÎKvi ¸iæZ¡c~Y© msev`
Kill two birds with one stone GK wX‡j `yB cvwL gviv Loaves and fishes e¨w³MZ ¯^v_©
Kiss the dust wbnZ nIqv, weRqxi Kv‡Q bZ nIqv Lay before `vwLj Kiv
Kith and kin wbKU AvZ¥xq M
Keep ones head wec` gyû‡Z© kvšÍ _vKv Idioms & Phrases Meaning In Bangla
Keep one’s fingers crossed Avkv †cvlY Kiv, Kvgbv Kiv Make believe fvb Kiv
Kith & Kin AvZ¥xq¯^Rb Man in the moon Avgvem¨vi Puv`
Kick the bucket g„Zz¨ eiY Kiv Mend one’s ways AvPi‡Yi cwieZ©b
Knock wood fvM¨ mycÖmbœ n‡j Mind one’s own business wb‡Pi PiKvq †Zj †`qv
Keep the flag flying wU‡K _vKv Moot point AgxgvswmZ welq
Keep one’s nose out of Gwo‡q Pjv Move heaven and earth h_vmva¨ †Póv Kiv
something Mug’s game wb‡e©v‡ai KvR
Keep an eye †`Lvïbv Kiv Muster strong Rgv‡qZ nIqv
L Maiden speech Rxe‡bi cÖ_g e³…Zv
Idioms & Phrases Meaning In Bangla Make both ends meet K‡ó Rxebhvcb Kiv
Landslide victory wekvj e¨eav‡b Rqjvf Kiv Make good ¶wZ c~iY Kiv
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Make haste ZvovZvwo Kiv One one’s own ‡¯^”Qvq

Man of straw Ac`v_© e¨w³ Owing to Rb¨
Man of word GK K_vi †jvK On for the road P‡j hvIqv †Kv‡bv gZvgZ we‡ePbv Kiv
Meet trouble half way nZf¤^ Over head and ears Mfxifv‡e
Make up one’s mind gbw¯’i Kiv Once for all wPiZ‡i
Make way while the sun shines ‡Svc ey‡S †Kvc gviv Of late m¤úªwZ
Make a case c‡ÿ hy³ †`qv Over the years mg‡qi weeZ©‡b
Make do m‡šÍvlRbK bv nIqv m‡Ë¡I KvR On the eve of cÖv°v‡j
Pvwj‡q hvIqv P
Milk and water bxim, `ye©j Idioms & Phrases Meaning In Bangla
N Palmy days mymgq
Idioms & Phrases Meaning In Bangla Parrot-fashion ‡ZvZv cvwLi gZ Kvq`v
Narrow escape A‡íi Rb¨ i¶v Pay the piper e¨q enb Kiv
Neck and neck cÖej cÖwZØw›ØZv, mgv‡b mgv‡b Pick one’s pocket c‡KU gviv
Null and void evwZj Puppet in the hand nv‡Zi cyZzj , A‡b¨i Øviv PvwjZ e¨w³
Nip in the bud AsKz‡i webó nIqv Part and parcel Awe‡”Q`¨ Ask
Nouveau riche nVvr eo‡jvK Pin money ¯¿x‡K †`qv nvZ LiP
Now & again gv‡S g‡a¨ Pros and cons myweav-Amyweav Dfq w`K
Numbskull wb‡e©va e¨w³ Provide against a rainy day `ytmg‡qi Rb¨ e¨e¯’v Kiv
O Put up with mn¨ Kiv
Idioms & Phrases Meaning In Bangla Put the cart before the horse cÖvK…wZK wbq‡gi Dëv Kiv
Odds and ends UzwKUvwK wRwbm Prior to c~e©eZ©x
Of no avail wbõj Pins & needles kix‡i A¯^w¯ÍKi Abyf~wZ
Of one’s own accord ‡¯^”QvcÖ‡Yvw`Z n‡q Plain sailing mnR
Off and on gv‡S gv‡S Pivotal question ¸iæZ¡c~Y© cÖkœ
On behalf of c‡¶ Pulling one’s leg KvD‡K Avbw›`Z Kivi †Póv Kiv
On the alert mZK© Pave the way c_ myMg Kiv
On the whole ‡gv‡Ui Dci Put out wbe©vcb Kiv
On the sly ‡Mvc‡b Pick a quarrel with Kv‡iv mv‡_ SMov Kiv
‡h ¸ß inm¨ meviB Rvbv Put heads together mgm¨vi mgvavb Av‡jvPbv
Open secret
m¤ú~Y©iƒ‡c Pot luck LvIqv gZ hv wKQz Av‡Q
Out and out
Pins & needles A¯^w¯ÍKi
Out of date ‡m‡K‡j
Put head, together mgm¨vi mgvavb Av‡jvPbv
Out of doors ‡Lvjv RvqMv
Pull a long face gyLfvi Kiv
Out pocket UvKv Kwonxb, Kc`©Knxb
Patch something up SMov wgwU‡q †d‡j Avevi eÜz nIqv
On and on µgvMZ
Pay through the nose AZ¨šÍ †ewk e¨q Kiv
On the wane n«v‡mi gy‡L
Play hide and seek jy‡KvPzwi †Ljv
Open question weZ‡K©i welq
Point blank ¯úófv‡e
Of the contrary wecixZ c‡¶
Push somebody to the wall civwRZ Kiv
Out of the wood wec`gy³ ïaygvÎ evwn¨K ev bvggvÎ m¤§vb †`Lv‡bv
Pay lip service
Out of one’s wits wKsKZ©e¨weg~p Pour oil in trouble water †Kvb Ae¯’v ev †Kvb e¨w³‡K kvšÍ Kiv
On foot cv‡q †n‡U Pull well with eÜzfvevcbœ nIqv
Once in a blue moon K`vwPr Play on a fiddle mgq AcPq Kiv
Over & out evZ©vi †klvsk Piece of cake mnR wKQz
On the spur of the moment D‡ËRbvi gyû‡Z© Pass the buck `vwqZ¡ Gwo‡q Pjv
Olive branch kvwšÍi cÖZxK
On the brink cÖv°v‡j
Out of question cÖkœvZxZ
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Swan song ‡kl KvR, Awš—g iPbv

Sweat of one’s brow gv_vi Nvg cv‡q †djv
 Lesson – 03|| R – Z See eye to eye g‡Zi wgj nIqv
R Sell like hot cakes ‡eRvq Pvwn`v
Idioms & Phrases Meaning In Bangla Shake in one’s shoes f‡q Kvucv
Rag day K‡jR Rxe‡bi ˆn‰Pc~Y© w`b Sheet anchor ‡kl m¤^j
Red handed nv‡Zbv‡Z Slow coach wXjv gvbyl
Red-letter day D‡jøL‡hvM¨ w`em Sick of a thing AZ¨š— wei³ nIqv
Right and left G‡jvcv_vwo Silver lining `yfv©‡M¨ mvš—¡bv
Root and branch mg~‡j Sleeping partner wbw®Œq Askx`vi
Run the risk of SzuwK jIqv Square meal fi‡cU Avnvi
Run through `ªæZ dzwi‡q hvIqv, †kl Kiv, webó nIqv Straight and narrow mr Ges ˆbwZK
Rain cats and dogs gyljav‡i e„wó nIqv Small fry Pz‡bvcyuwU
Read between the lines A_© †LvuRv Small hours of the morning ‡kl iv‡Zi w`‡K
Red tape AvgjvZvwš¿K Mwogwm ‡Póvi µwU bv _vKv
Spare no pains
Rhyme or reason hyw³ZK©
Standing army ¯’vqx ˆmb¨
Rank & file mvaviY ˆmwbK
Stone’s throw Lye Kv‡Q
Run over Mvwo Pvcv cov
Soft soap †Zvlv‡gv` Kiv
Run into Rwo‡q cov
wew¯§Z nIqv Smell a rat m‡›`n Kiv
Raise one’s eyebrow
Razzmatazz †kvi‡Mvjc~Y© Sorry figure K…wZZ¡ †`Lv‡Z bv cviv
Ruminant RveiKvUv cÖvbx So long as wbw`©ó Ae¯’v †evSv‡bv
See through ey‡S †djv
Show off AnsKvi Kiv
Run after cðv‡Z †QvUv Sixes & sevens wek„•Lj, G‡jvcv_vwo
Run short of NvUwZ Shadow cabinet Qvqvgš¿xmfv
Run counter to we‡ivwaZv Kiv Stumbling block evav
Run riot AvBb weiæ×fv‡e AvPiY Kiv Sharing the same view GKgZ
Rainy day `yw`©b Stuff and nonsense ev‡R
Riding for a fall cZ‡bi c‡_ AMÖmi nIqv Steal the show me©v‡cÿv RbwcÖq
S Stick one’s neck out eo ai‡bi SuywK †bqv
Idioms & Phrases Meaning In Bangla Step down c`Z¨vM Kiv
Safe and sound wbivc‡` Sit on the fence weev‡`i mgq wbi‡cÿ _vKv
Safe the day Lvivc cwiw¯’wZ‡ZI fv‡jv djvdj Kiv Speed money Nyl
Scope-goat ewji cvVv, hvi Dc‡i A‡b¨i †`vl
Pvcv‡bv nq Seventh heaven cig myLx Ae¯’vq
Second to none AwØZxq Sitting duck mnR jÿ¨
Straw vote RbM‡Yi gZvgZ Rvbvi Rb¨ †emiKvix †fvU
Shoulder to shoulder Kuv‡a Kuva †i‡L
Skin and bone Aw¯’-Pg©mvi Show good manners f`ªfv‡e AvPiY Kiv
Slip of the tongue Awb”QvK…Z fzj Spectator sport †h †Ljv A‡bK †jv‡K †`‡L
Snake in the grass ¸ß kÎæ Salt of life g~j¨evb wRwbm
Show one’s wild oats †hŠe‡bi eb¨Zv cÖ`k©b Kiv
Square meal ‡cUfiv Avnvi
Storm in a tea-pot Zz”Q wel‡q cÖPÛ we‡¶vf T
AwZ wbK‡U Idioms & Phrases Meaning In Bangla
Stone’s throw away
Take a fancy to cQ›` nIqv
Subject to something 1. wbf©i Kivi welq
Tall talk eo eo K_v
2. Avmw³, `ye©jZv
mvigg© Tell upon ¶wZ Kiv
Sum and substance
Ten to one Lye m¤¢e
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T T
Idioms & Phrases Meaning In Bangla Idioms & Phrases Meaning In Bangla
Take a fancy to cQ›` nIqv Take a fancy to cQ›` nIqv
Tall talk eo eo K_v Tall talk eo eo K_v
Tell upon ¶wZ Kiv Tell upon ¶wZ Kiv
The dogs for war i³cvZ I aŸsmjxjv To meet one’s water civRq
Tie the knot Ni euvav, we‡q Kiv Take for granted mvÿ¨ cÖgvY Qvov bv †f‡e †Kvb
Tittle-tattle Ajm †LvkMí wKQz‡K mZ¨ e‡j a‡i †bIqv
To the backbone nv‡o nv‡o To be partial of something AZ¨waK cQ›` Kiv
Turn down cªZ¨vLvb Kiv Take the chair mfvcwZZ¡ Kiv
Turn over a new leaf Rxe‡b bZzb Aa¨vq ïiæ Kiv Tooth for tooth ÿwZ ev Ab¨v‡qi cwie‡Z© ÿwZ ev
Take heart mvnm Kiv Ab¨v‡qi gva¨‡g cÖwZ‡kva †bIqv
Take one to task wZi¯‹vi Kiv Take full advantage m‡e©vËg e¨envi Kiv
Three ‘R’s cÖv_wgK Ávb Take after `yBRb e¨w³i g‡a¨ wgj
Throw cold water on Drmvn bó Kiv Talk out Av‡jvPbv K‡i mgvavb Kiv
Tit for tat ‡hgb Kg© †Zgb dj Throw cold water on wbiærmvwnZ Kiv
To all appearance `„k¨Z U, V, W, Y
To the point mymsMZ Idioms & Phrases Meaning In Bangla
Toil and moil K‡Vvi kªg Up to date 1. PjwZ mvRm¾v
Tooth and nail me©kw³ w`‡q 2. eZ©gvb mg‡q
Tread on one’s toes KvD‡K Acgvb ev †QvU Kiv Under a cloud m‡›`nfvRb
Tremble in the balance AwbwðZ Up to the mark gvbm¤úbœ
Take into account we‡ePbv Kiv Ups and downs DÌvb-cZb
Through thick and thin hv wKQzB NUzK bv Upset the applecart cwiKíbv bm¨vr Kiv
Tongue in cheek e¨½f‡i wKQz ejv Up and doing D‡V c‡o jvMv
Take a dive nVvr c‡o hvIqv Upper hand KZ…©Z¡
To the purpose cÖvmw½K Under the water Av‡eM cÖeY
To get along with gvwb‡q †bIqv Vanish into thin air wPý bv †i‡L A`„k¨ n‡q hvIqv
To do away with gyw³ cvIqv Vexed question Ggb mgm¨v hvi mgvavb mnRmva¨ bq
To nurse a grudge Kv‡iv cÖwZ we‡Øl †cvlb Kiv Verbose speech †h e³‡e¨ A‡bK †ewk kã ev
To meet trable half-way nZeyw× nIqv evMvo¤^i _v‡K
Take the bull by the horns mvn‡mi mv‡_ ïÎæ †gvKv‡ejv Kiv Vicious circle `yóPµ
Take into account & hvB NUzK wKQzB hvq Av‡m bv/my‡L Vote rigging †fvU RvwjqvwZ Kiv
thin `y:‡L GKmv‡_ _vKv Value judgment e¨w³MZ wm×všÍ
Three score wZb ¸b wek Well and good fvj DËg
To keep an eye on jÿ¨ Kiv Well-heeled or Well off h‡_ó m¤ú`kvjx ev abx
To follow one’s nose Follow ones instinct Well to do Ae¯’vm¤úbœ
Turn in wfZ‡i Avbv Well up `¶
Turn up Dcw¯’Z nIqv What not Avi KZ wK
Thorn in the flesh wbiwew”Qbœ Drcxo‡bi KviY Ways and means Dcvq-DcKiY
Throw out of gear A‡K‡Rv K‡i †`Iqv Weal and woe my‡L `yt‡L
To all intents & purposes `„pZvi mv‡_ D‡Ïk¨ mvab White elephant e¨q mva¨
Through & through cy•Lvbyc•y Lfv‡e White lie m`y‡Ï‡k wg_¨v K_v
To turn the tide avivevwnKZv cv‡ë †`Iqv Wild goose chase cÊkªg/Am¤¢‡ei Rb¨
To get out of hand wbqš¿‡bi evwn‡i P‡j hvIqv With flying colors weR‡qi †MŠie
Turn a deaf ear D‡cÿv Kiv Worship the rising sun ¶gZvevb‡`i †ZvqvR Kiv
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Wrong side of D‡aŸ©

Worth his salt D”P m¤§v‡bi e¨w³
Without issue mšÍvbnxb
with might & main h_vkw³
with one’s while jvfRbK
with an eye to D‡Ïk¨
with & good grace mybR‡i
with a view to D‡Ï‡k¨
with open arm Dòfv‡e
with a high load K‡Vvifv‡e
Weed out gy³ nIqv
Watch out for mZK©
What is cooking wK n‡”Q?
Wash one’s dirty linen Rbm¤§y‡L KzrwmZ KvR Kiv
in public
With impunity kvw¯Íi fq QvovB
Word for word GK`g ûeû kã e¨envi Kiv
Yellow dog nxb e¨w³