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Newspaper Editorial and Opinion Vocabulary & Translation
19 October 2023
1. Closing the sustainable energy gaps in Asia and the Pacific.
2. Talking is the only way out. When dialogue fails, confrontation becomes
inevitable.
3. A new threat to citizens’ privacy. New system of phone surveillance raises alarm ahead of the election.
Closing the sustainable energy gaps
in Asia and the Pacific.
https://www.thedailystar.net/opinion/views/news/closing
-the-sustainable-energy-gaps-asia-and-the-pacific-3446781
1) Encapsulated (adjective): সংক্ষিপ্তরূপে,
সারাংপে. enclosed within a capsule or
covering. expressed in a few words.
Synonyms: enclosed, enclosed, encased
Antonyms: revealed, disclosed, exposed
2) Exacerbates (verb): তীব্রতা, বক্ষধত
ি করা;
ক্ষবরক্ত করা; ক্রুদ্ধ করা; makes a problem, bad
situation, or negative feeling worse.
Synonyms: aggravates, worsens,
intensifies
Antonyms: alleviates, mitigates, improves
3) Bolster (verb): সমর্িন; support or
strengthen.
Synonyms: reinforce, fortify, buttress
Antonyms: undermine, weaken, diminish
4) Multifaceted (adjective): বহুমুখী- having
many facets or aspects.
Synonyms: diverse, varied, complex
Antonyms: one-dimensional, simplistic,
narrow
5) Infusion (noun): তরল েদাপর্ি ক্ষিজাপনা, কার্.
the introduction of a new element or quality
into something.
Synonyms: addition, injection, influx
Antonyms: removal, extraction, reduction
6) Trajectory (noun): গ্রহনিপের ক্ষনক্ষদিষ্ট আবক্র
ের্; গ ালা-গুক্ষল, ধূ মপকতু ইতযাক্ষদ গে ের্ ধক্ষরয়া োয়; -
the path followed by a projectile flying or
an object moving under the action of given
forces.
Synonyms: path, course, route
Antonyms: standstill, stagnation, inaction
Antonyms: content, satisfied, complacent
7) Reskilling (noun): েক্ষরবতিনেীল
কাপজর
প্রপয়াজনীয়তার সাপর্ খাে খাইপয় গনওয়ার জনয নতুন
দিতা গেখার বা ক্ষবদযমান দিতাগুক্ষল আেপেট করার
প্রক্ষক্রয়া। the process of learning new skills or
updating existing ones to adapt to changing
job requirements.
Synonyms: retraining, relearning, upskilling
Antonyms: deskill, unskill, stagnant skillset
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8) Halfway Mark (noun phrase): মাঝেপর্, https://www.thedailystar.net/opinion/views/the-

মাঝখাপন- The point equidistant from the street-view/news/talking-the-only-way-out-3446821

beginning and the end of a specific period, 1) Nascent (adjective): নবজাতক- Just coming

journey, or process. It signifies the midpoint into existence and beginning to display signs

or middle stage of a particular endeavor or of future potential.

timeline. Synonyms: emerging, budding, developing

Synonyms: midpoint, halfway point, middle Antonyms: mature, established, fully
stage, center developed

Antonyms: starting point, endpoint,

2) Impasse (noun): কানা ক্ষল; অচল অবস্থা;
completion, conclusion
অবযাহক্ষতহীন অবস্থা; বন্ধ ক্ষল; কাণা ক্ষল; একমুপখা রাস্তা;

9) Elude (verb): এক্ষ়িপয় োওয়া, োলাইয়া োওয়া - গকাণঠাসা অবস্থা; চরম সংকট; A situation in

To evade or escape from, typically in a which no progress is possible, especially

skillful or cunning manner; to avoid or because of disagreement; a deadlock.

evade something or someone, especially in Synonyms: deadlock, stalemate, standstill

a clever or elusive way. Antonyms: resolution, breakthrough,
Synonyms: evade, escape, avoid, dodge, progress

shake off
3) Confrontation (noun): সংঘর্ি - A hostile or
Antonyms: confront, face, encounter, meet,
argumentative situation or meeting between
catch
opposing parties. www.prebd.com

10) Strides (noun): অগ্র ক্ষত, উন্নক্ষত - Significant Synonyms: conflict, confrontation, clash
progress or improvements made in a Antonyms: harmony, agreement, concord
particular situation or endeavor; long steps
taken in walking or running. 4) Straddle (verb): ো ফাাঁক কপর দা়িাপনা বা হাটা;

Synonyms: progress, advancement, দুই ো ফাাঁক কপর দা়িাপনা বা বসা To sit or stand

development, improvement, progress with one leg on either side of; to be on both

Antonyms: regression, setback, stagnation, sides of an issue or situation.

standstill Synonyms: bridge, span, cover

Antonyms: divide, separate, isolate

Talking is the only way out. When

5) Lopsided (adjective): িারসামযহীন; সমতাহীন;
dialogue fails, confrontation becomes সামঞ্জসযহীন; একপেপে; একোপে গহপল-র্াকা; কাত
inevitable. হপয়-র্াকা; Uneven or unequal in shape or
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position; biased in favor of one side or Antonyms: weakness, ineffectiveness,

group.
Synonyms: uneven, asymmetrical,
imbalanced
Antonyms: symmetrical, balanced, equal
6) Vindicate (verb): সতযতা বা োর্ার্িয প্রক্ষতোদন
করা - To clear someone of blame or
suspicion; to justify or prove the worth of
something.
Synonyms: justify, defend, prove
Antonyms: condemn, accuse, criticize
7) Embrace (verb): আক্ষলঙ্গন; বন্ধন; আপের্;
েক্ষররম্ভ; বন্ধ; অক্ষির্ঙ্গ; গকালাকুক্ষল; গকাল;
/verb/আক্ষলঙ্গন করা; েরস্পর আক্ষলঙ্গন করা; অন্তিুিক্ত
করা; সাগ্রপহ গ্রহণ করা; গেচ্ছায় গ্রহণ করা; মাক্ষনয়া
লত্তয়া; অবলম্বন করা; করা; To accept or support
willingly and enthusiastically; to adopt or
take up.
Synonyms: accept, adopt, welcome
Antonyms: reject, refuse, decline
powerlessness
10) Solidify (verb): ঘনীিূ ত করা; ঘনীিূ ত হত্তয়া;
To make or become firm, stable, or solid; to
strengthen or reinforce.
Synonyms: strengthen, fortify, consolidate
Antonyms: weaken, destabilize, undermine
11) Reluctant (adjective): অক্ষনচ্ছুক- Unwilling
and hesitant; showing doubt or
unwillingness.
Synonyms: unwilling, hesitant, resistant
Antonyms: eager, willing, enthusiastic
;
12) Attitude of Accommodation (phrase):
বাসস্থাপনর মপনািাব- Willingness to adjust,
adapt, or cooperate; a mindset of flexibility
and conciliation. fb.com/BDCareerGuide
Synonyms: flexibility, compromise,
cooperation
Antonyms: stubbornness, inflexibility,
resistance

8) Arch-rivals (noun): ক্ষচরপ্রক্ষতদ্বন্দ্বী - Long-

13) Political Deadlock (noun phrase):
standing and bitter opponents, especially in
রাজননক্ষতক অচলাবস্থা- A situation in which
a competitive field.
opposing political parties or factions are
Synonyms: adversaries, enemies,
unable to reach a resolution or make
competitors
progress on important issues due to a lack
Antonyms: allies, friends, collaborators
of agreement, compromise, or cooperation.
Synonyms: impasse, gridlock, stalemate,
9) Dint (noun): আঘাত - Force or power;
standoff, logjam
influence.
Synonyms: impact, effect, force

Antonyms: resolution, agreement,
consensus, breakthrough, cooperation
14) Net-Zero (adjective): ক্ষনমিল বায়ু
producing no emissions of greenhouse gases.
Synonyms: carbon-neutral, climate-neutral,
zero-emission
Antonyms: carbon-positive, emissions-
positive, non-sustainable
15) Moderating Rhetoric (noun phrase):
িার্ার মাো কক্ষমপয় আনা - িার্াপক আরও সংেত, োন্ত
বা নাক্ষতেীপতাষ্ণ উোপয় বযবহার করার কাজ, ক্ষবপের্ত
জনসাধারপণর বক্তৃতা বা গো াপোপ র গিপে। এর মপধয
এমন একক্ষট সু র গ্রহণ করা জক্ষ়িত ো কম
আক্রমণাত্মক, প্রদাহজনক বা দ্বন্দ্বমূ লক, আরও
েক্ষরমােপো য এবং সম্মানজনক সংলাপের লপিয। The
act of using language in a more restrained,
calm, or temperate manner, especially in
public discourse or communication.
involves adopting a tone that is less
aggressive, inflammatory,
confrontational, aiming for a more
measured and respectful dialogue.
Synonyms: temperate language, restrained
speech, diplomatic communication
Antonyms: aggressive rhetoric,
confrontational language, inflammatory
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16) Open and Substantive Dialogue (noun
phrase): গখালা ও সারবক্ষস্তক আপলাচনা - a frank
and meaningful discussion between two or
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more parties. েচ্ছতা, সততা এবং উপেখপো য এবং
অর্িবহ ক্ষবর্য়গুক্ষলপত গফাকাস দ্বারা ক্ষচক্ষিত একক্ষট
আপলাচনা বা কপর্ােকর্ন। রাজননক্ষতক আপলাচনার
- প্রসপঙ্গ, এক্ষট এমন একক্ষট কপর্ােকর্ন গবাঝায় ো েচ্ছ
এবং উপেখপো য ক্ষবর্য়গুক্ষল সপম্বাধন কপর, জক্ষ়িত
দলগুক্ষলর মপধয গবাঝাে়িা এবং অগ্র ক্ষতপক উত্সাক্ষহত
কপর। A discussion or conversation
characterized by transparency, honesty, and
a focus on substantial and meaningful issues.
In the context of political discussions, it
implies a conversation that is both
transparent and addresses substantial topics,
fostering understanding and progress
between parties involved.
Synonyms: transparent and meaningful
conversation, honest and substantial
discussion
Antonyms: superficial talk, shallow
conversation, deceptive dialogue
It
17) Ensuring an Open Civic Space Where
or Dissent is Respected (noun phrase): না ক্ষরক
সমাপজর োধীনতা ক্ষনক্ষিত করা - জন ণ োপত অবাপধ
জনজীবপন অংেগ্রহণ করপত োপর এবং তাপদর মতামত
প্রকাে করপত োপর তা ক্ষনক্ষিত করা, এমনক্ষক তারা
সরকাপরর সাপর্ ক্ষদ্বমত গোর্ণ করপলও Creating an
environment within a society where public
areas, both physical and virtual, allow for
the free expression of differing opinions and
criticisms. In such a space, individuals are
encouraged to voice their dissenting views
without fear of repression or retaliation,
promoting a healthy democratic society.
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Synonyms: promoting freedom of Synonyms: Privacy infringements, violations

expression, fostering open discourse, of confidentiality, intrusion
encouraging dissenting opinions Antonyms: Privacy protection,
Antonyms: suppressing freedom of speech, confidentiality, secrecy
restricting dissent, stifling opposition
3) Anti-state and anti-government
conspiracies: Terms used to describe
A new threat to citizens’ privacy.
activities or plans perceived as threats
New system of phone surveillance
against the state or government.
raises alarm ahead of the election.
https://epaper.thedailystar.net/article/Main
4) Silencing dissent (Idiomatic Phrase /
Edition?OrgId=191038587728&eid=1&imageview=0&stand
alone=1&device=desktop Descriptive Term): ক্ষবপরাধী দৃ ক্ষষ্টিক্ষঙ্গ বা
1) Cloak of legality (Metaphorical Phrase): সমাপলাচনার প্রকােপক বাধা গদওয়া বা বাধা গদওয়া।
ববধতার চাদর- Refers to the appearance of Refers to the act of suppressing or
legality or legitimacy that a system might preventing the expression of opposing
have, even if its true intentions and viewpoints or criticism. It signifies efforts to
applications are questionable. It suggests quell or eliminate dissenting opinions,
that something is presented as legal or thereby limiting free speech and inhibiting
lawful, providing a disguise or cover, but the open exchange of ideas.
beneath the surface, there might be ethical Synonyms: Suppressing opposition, stifling
or moral concerns about its implementation. criticism, muzzling disagreement
Synonyms: Facade, veneer, semblance Antonyms: Encouraging debate, promoting
Antonyms: Transparency, openness, candor dialogue, respecting dissent

2) Breaches of privacy (Legal Terminology): 5) Surveillance (noun): নজরদাক্ষর- The

গ ােনীয়তা লঙ্ঘন- Instances where privacy monitoring of behavior, activities, or
rights are violated or compromised, as information for the purpose of influencing,
discussed in the article. It refers to actions managing, directing, or protecting people.
or events where an individual's personal or Synonyms: observation, scrutiny,
sensitive information is accessed, disclosed, supervision https://t.me/jsolutions
or used without their consent, leading to a Antonyms: ignorance, neglect, indifference
violation of their privacy rights.
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6) Implications (noun): প্রিাব- The possible a lack of protection, making it easy for
effects or results of an action, decision, others to take advantage of the
event, or situation. vulnerability, leading to potential misuse or
Synonyms: consequences, repercussions, harm.
outcomes Synonyms: Prone to exploitation,
Antonyms: causes, reasons, origins susceptible to misuse, open to
mistreatment. liable, susceptible, exposed,
7) Tenuous (adjective): দুবল
ি - Very weak or unprotected
slight; insubstantial; having little substance Antonyms: Protected, fortified, safeguarded,
or validity. strong, secure, safe
Synonyms: flimsy, fragile, shaky
Antonyms: strong, solid, substantial 10) Arsenal (noun): অস্ত্রেপস্ত্রর িান্ডার- a
collection of weapons and ammunition.
8) Democratic Principles (noun phrase): Synonyms: Stockpile, repository, collection,
ণতাক্ষিক নীক্ষতমালা- Fundamental beliefs and armory
values associated with democratic Antonyms: Scarcity, depletion, lack,
governance, such as equality, freedom of disarmament, demilitarization
speech, and the protection of individual
rights. 11) Profound (adjective): িীর- having a
Synonyms: democratic values, democratic great or important effect or influence.
ideals, democratic norms Synonyms: Deep, significant, meaningful,
Antonyms: autocratic principles, thoughtful
authoritarian values, tyranny Antonyms: Shallow, superficial, trivial,
insignificant
9) Vulnerable to abuse (Descriptive Term /
Adjectival Phrase): অেবযবহার বা গোর্ণ গ র আর্টিকেকের সম্পূ র্ি অনু বাদ (PDF) আমাকদর ফেসবুে
সম্ভাবনা- Indicates a situation, system, or গ্রুপ অথবা Telegram ফথকে ডাউনকোড েরকে
individual that is susceptible to being পারকবন।
mistreated, exploited, or harmed. It suggests