Cambridge 16 Listening Vocabulary
| Word | Bangla Meaning | Pronunciation | Synonyms | Antonyms | Collocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activities | কার্যকলাপ | /ækˈtɪvɪtiz/ | Actions, Events | Inactivity, Stillness | Outdoor activities, daily activities |
| Recycle | পুনর্ব্যবহার করা | /ˌriːˈsaɪkl/ | Reuse, Repurpose | Waste, Discard | Recycle waste, recycle materials |
| Plenty | প্রচুর | /ˈplɛnti/ | Abundant, Sufficient | Scarce, Insufficient | Plenty of time, plenty of food |
| Manufacturer | প্রস্তুতকারক | /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃərər/ | Producer, Maker | Consumer, Buyer | Car manufacturer, leading manufacturer |
| Apprenticeship | শিক্ষানবিশি | /əˈprɛntɪsʃɪp/ | Training, Internship | Employment, Full-time job | Complete apprenticeship, apprenticeship program |
| Confidently | আত্মবিশ্বাসের সঙ্গে | /ˈkɒnfɪdəntli/ | Surely, Boldly | Doubtfully, Hesitantly | Speak confidently, act confidently |
| Reception | অভ্যর্তন | /rɪˈsɛpʃən/ | Welcome, Greeting | Farewell, Departure | Warm reception, cold reception |
| Pleasant | আনন্দদায়ক | /ˈplɛzənt/ | Enjoyable, Delightful | Unpleasant, Awful | Pleasant experience, pleasant weather |
| Word | Bangla Meaning | Pronunciation | Synonyms | Antonyms | Collocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introductory | পরিচয়মূলক | /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/ | Initial, Beginning | Final, Advanced | Introductory course, introductory speech |
| Aspect | দিক | /ˈæspekt/ | Feature, Dimension | Whole, Entirety | Social aspect, environmental aspect |
| Amend | সংশোধন করা | /əˈmɛnd/ | Correct, Improve | Damage, Harm | Amend a law, amend mistakes |
| Basis | ভিত্তি | /ˈbeɪsɪs/ | Foundation, Ground | Instability, Weakness | Solid basis, common basis |
| Rationale | যৌক্তিক ব্যাখ্যা | /ˌræʃəˈnɑːl/ | Reasoning, Justification | Irrationality, Illogical | Provide rationale, logical rationale |
| Ambiguous | দ্ব্যর্থবোধক | /æmˈbɪɡjuəs/ | Unclear, Vague | Clear, Explicit | Ambiguous statement, ambiguous meaning |
| Existence | অস্তিত্ব | /ɪɡˈzɪstəns/ | Being, Presence | Nonexistence, Absence | Human existence, existence of life |
| Word | Bangla Meaning | Pronunciation | Synonyms | Antonyms | Collocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principle | নীতি | /ˈprɪnsəpl/ | Rule, Guideline | Disorder, Chaos | Moral principle, guiding principle |
| Unshakable | অটল | /ʌnˈʃeɪkəbl/ | Firm, Steadfast | Shaky, Unstable | Unshakable belief, unshakable resolve |
| Destructive | ধ্বংসলীলা | /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/ | Harmful, Damaging | Constructive, Beneficial | Destructive force, destructive behavior |
| Entrepreneur | উদ্যোক্তা | /ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜːr/ | Businessperson, Innovator | Employee, Worker | Successful entrepreneur, young entrepreneur |
| Irrational | অযৌক্তিক | /ɪˈræʃənl/ | Illogical, Unreasonable | Rational, Logical | Irrational fear, irrational decision |
| Resilience | পুনরুত্থান | /rɪˈzɪliəns/ | Strength, Flexibility | Fragility, Weakness | Show resilience, build resilience |
| Word | Bangla Meaning | Pronunciation | Synonyms | Antonyms | Collocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restriction | বাধা | /rɪˈstrɪkʃən/ | Limitation, Constraint | Freedom, Liberty | Travel restriction, strict restriction |
| Stuck | আটকা | /stʌk/ | Trapped, Jammed | Free, Unstuck | Get stuck, stuck in traffic |
| Roughly | প্রায় | /ˈrʌfli/ | Approximately, About | Exactly, Precisely | Roughly equal, roughly estimate |
| Instance | উদাহরণ | /ˈɪnstəns/ | Example, Case | Generalization | For instance, specific instance |
| Improvement | উন্নতি | /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/ | Enhancement, Progress | Decline, Deterioration | Continuous improvement, marked improvement |
| Fragile | ভঙ্গুর | /ˈfrædʒaɪl/ | Delicate, Breakable | Strong, Robust | Fragile ecosystem, fragile peace |
| Precious | মূল্যবান | /ˈprɛʃəs/ | Valuable, Treasured | Worthless, Cheap | Precious gem, precious moment |
| Word | Bangla Meaning | Pronunciation | Synonyms | Antonyms | Collocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constructed | নির্মিত | /kənˈstrʌktɪd/ | Built, Assembled | Destroyed, Demolished | Well-constructed, poorly constructed |
| Imminent | অতিশীঘ্র | /ˈɪmɪnənt/ | Impending, Looming | Distant, Remote | Imminent danger, imminent threat |
| Concern | উদ্বেগ | /kənˈsɜːrn/ | Worry, Issue | Indifference, Calm | Cause concern, express concern |
| Popular | জনপ্রিয় | /ˈpɒpjʊlər/ | Well-liked, Famous | Unpopular, Obscure | Popular music, popular opinion |
| Condition | অবস্থা | /kənˈdɪʃən/ | State, Situation | Disorder, Chaos | Good condition, poor condition |
| Magnificent | বিশাল | /mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/ | Grand, Splendid | Ordinary, Plain | Magnificent view, magnificent palace |
| Moment | মুহূর্ত | /ˈmoʊmənt/ | Instant, Point in time | Eternity, Long period | Decisive moment, crucial moment |
| Word | Bangla Meaning | Pronunciation | Synonyms | Antonyms | Collocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | নির্ধারিত কাজ | /əˈsaɪnmənt/ | Task, Project | Leisure, Relaxation | Complete assignment, difficult assignment |
| Protection | সুরক্ষা | /prəˈtɛkʃən/ | Safeguard, Defense | Harm, Danger | Environmental protection, legal protection |
| Predict | ভবিষ্যদ্বাণী করা | /prɪˈdɪkt/ | Forecast, Anticipate | Guess, Misjudge | Predict outcome, predict future |
| Explanation | ব্যাখ্যা | /ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/ | Clarification, Justification | Confusion, Ambiguity | Clear explanation, detailed explanation |
| Observation | পর্যবেক্ষণ | /ˌɒbzərˈveɪʃən/ | Watch, Notice | Ignorance, Oversight | Scientific observation, careful observation |
| Correlation | সম্পর্ক | /ˌkɔːrəˈleɪʃən/ | Connection, Association | Disconnection, Separation | Strong correlation, weak correlation |
| Word | Bangla Meaning | Pronunciation | Synonyms | Antonyms | Collocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal | সর্বজনীন | /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəl/ | Global, Widespread | Limited, Specific | Universal truth, universal law |
| Sociable | সামাজিক | /ˈsoʊʃəbl/ | Friendly, Outgoing | Unfriendly, Introverted | Sociable person, sociable nature |
| Intense | তীব্র | /ɪnˈtɛns/ | Strong, Extreme | Mild, Weak | Intense focus, intense emotion |
| Evidence | প্রমাণ | /ˈɛvɪdəns/ | Proof, Confirmation | Doubt, Denial | Strong evidence, lack of evidence |
| Concentration | মনোযোগ | /ˌkɒnsənˈtreɪʃən/ | Focus, Attention | Distraction, Neglect | High concentration, improve concentration |
| Moderately | মোটামুটি | /ˈmɒdərətli/ | Reasonably, Fairly | Extremely, Excessively | Moderately successful, moderately priced |
| Word | Bangla Meaning | Pronunciation | Synonyms | Antonyms | Collocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upwards | উপরে | /ˈʌpwərdz/ | Higher, Ascending | Downwards, Descending | Move upwards, look upwards |
| Instructor | শিক্ষক | /ɪnˈstrʌktər/ | Teacher, Trainer | Student, Learner | Driving instructor, fitness instructor |
| Recruitment | নিয়োগ | /rɪˈkruːtmənt/ | Hiring, Selection | Layoff, Dismissal | Recruitment process, recruitment agency |
| Horticulture | উদ্যানবিদ্যা | /ˌhɔːrtɪˈkʌltʃər/ | Gardening, Agriculture | Industrialization, Urbanization | Study horticulture, practice horticulture |
| Unpleasant | অপ্রীতিকর | /ʌnˈplɛzənt/ | Awful, Disagreeable | Pleasant, Enjoyable | Unpleasant experience, unpleasant smell |
| Agronomist | কৃষিবিদ | /əˈɡrɒnəmɪst/ | Agricultural scientist | Non-specialist, Amateur | Professional agronomist, skilled agronomist |
| Conservation | সংরক্ষণ | /ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən/ | Preservation, Protection | Destruction, Neglect | Wildlife conservation, energy conservation |
| Essential | অত্যাবশ্যক | /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/ | Necessary, Vital | Optional, Unnecessary | Essential oils, essential services |
| Word | Bangla Meaning | Pronunciation | Synonyms | Antonyms | Collocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | স্থূলতা | /oʊˈbiːsɪti/ | Overweight, Fatness | Slimness, Fitness | Childhood obesity, combat obesity |
| Experiment | পরীক্ষা | /ɪkˈspɛrɪmənt/ | Trial, Test | Routine, Habit | Conduct experiment, scientific experiment |
| Artificial | কৃত্রিম | /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəl/ | Synthetic, Man-made | Natural, Genuine | Artificial intelligence, artificial flavor |
| Guideline | নির্দেশিকা | /ˈɡaɪdlaɪn/ | Rule, Standard | Disorder, Chaos | Follow guidelines, set guidelines |
| Escalator | চলন্ত সিড়ি | /ˈɛskəleɪtər/ | Moving staircase | Stairs, Elevator | Escalator ride, crowded escalator |
| Modification | পরিবর্তন | /ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ | Change, Adjustment | Stability, Fixation | Minor modification, significant modification |
| Simpler | সহজ | /ˈsɪmplər/ | Easier, Clearer | Complicated, Complex | Simpler solution, simpler design |
| Word | Bangla Meaning | Pronunciation | Synonyms | Antonyms | Collocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient | প্রাচীন | /ˈeɪnʃənt/ | Old, Historic | Modern, Contemporary | Ancient history, ancient ruins |
| Homely | ঘরোয়া | /ˈhoʊmli/ | Cozy, Comfortable | Uninviting, Cold | Homely atmosphere, homely meal |
| Handicraft | হস্তশিল্প | /ˈhændɪkræft/ | Artisanal, Craftwork | Machine-made, Mass-produced | Traditional handicraft, handmade handicraft |
| Afford | পারা | /əˈfɔːrd/ | Manage, Provide | Cannot afford, Lack | Afford luxury, afford time |
| Archaeological | পুরাতত্ত্ববিদ্যা | /ˌɑːrkiəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ | Historical, Relating to archaeology | Modern, Current | Archaeological site, archaeological discovery |
| Dominance | আধিপত্য | /ˈdɒmɪnəns/ | Supremacy, Control | Subordination, Weakness | Dominance in market, dominance of power |
| Word | Bangla Meaning | Pronunciation | Synonyms | Antonyms | Collocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant | আনন্দদায়ক | /ˈplɛzənt/ | Enjoyable, Delightful | Unpleasant, Awful | Pleasant experience, pleasant weather |
| Monument | স্মৃতিস্তম্ভ | /ˈmɒnjumənt/ | Memorial, Landmark | Ruins, Forgotten | Historical monument, national monument |
| Agenda | কর্মসূচি | /əˈdʒɛndə/ | Plan, Schedule | Disorder, Chaos | Meeting agenda, hidden agenda |
| Significant | তাৎপর্যপূর্ণ | /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/ | Important, Meaningful | Trivial, Insignificant | Significant improvement, significant impact |
| Reduction | হ্রাস | /rɪˈdʌkʃən/ | Decrease, Cut | Increase, Growth | Cost reduction, tax reduction |
| Unfortunately | দুর্ভাগ্যবশত | /ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənətli/ | Sadly, Regrettably | Fortunately, Happily | Unfortunately true, unfortunately unaware |
| Recreation | বিনোদন | /ˌriːkriˈeɪʃən/ | Leisure, Entertainment | Work, Duty | Outdoor recreation, recreational activities |
| Word | Bangla Meaning | Pronunciation | Synonyms | Antonyms | Collocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheme | পরিকল্পনা | /skiːm/ | Plan, Project | Disorder, Chaos | Government scheme, pension scheme |
| Convenient | সুবিধাজনক | /kənˈviːniənt/ | Handy, Practical | Inconvenient, Difficult | Convenient location, convenient time |
| Discuss | আলোচনা করা | /dɪˈskʌs/ | Talk about, Debate | Ignore, Avoid | Discuss options, discuss thoroughly |
| Persuasion | প্ররোচনা | /pərˈsweɪʒən/ | Conviction, Influence | Resistance, Refusal | Use persuasion, power of persuasion |
| Maintain | রক্ষণাবেক্ষণ করা | /meɪnˈteɪn/ | Keep, Preserve | Neglect, Destroy | Maintain balance, maintain order |
| Ambition | আকাঙ্ক্ষা | /æmˈbɪʃən/ | Aspiration, Goal | Indifference, Laziness | Achieve ambition, personal ambition |
| Shame | লজ্জা | /ʃeɪm/ | Embarrassment, Dishonor | Pride, Honor | Feel shame, bring shame |
| Word | Bangla Meaning | Pronunciation | Synonyms | Antonyms | Collocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extinction | বিলুপ্ত | /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/ | Annihilation, End | Survival, Continuation | Species extinction, mass extinction |
| Inhabitant | বাসিন্দা | /ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/ | Resident, Dweller | Visitor, Outsider | Local inhabitant, human inhabitant |
| Preserve | সংরক্ষণ করা | /prɪˈzɜːrv/ | Protect, Conserve | Destroy, Harm | Preserve culture, preserve resources |
| Existence | অস্তিত্ব | /ɪɡˈzɪstəns/ | Being, Presence | Nonexistence, Absence | Human existence, existence of life |
| Uneven | অসমতল | /ʌnˈiːvn/ | Irregular, Unequal | Smooth, Even | Uneven surface, uneven distribution |
| Survive | বেঁচে থাকা | /sərˈvaɪv/ | Endure, Live through | Perish, Die | Survive disaster, survive hardship |
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