Cambridge 17 Listening Vocabulary
| Word | Bangla Meaning | Pronunciation | Synonyms | Antonyms | Collocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Responsible | দায়ী | /rɪˈspɒnsəbl/ | Accountable, Reliable | Irresponsible, Negligent | Responsible person, responsible behavior |
| Storm | ঝড় | /stɔːrm/ | Tempest, Gale | Calm, Peace | Heavy storm, storm warning |
| Explore | অনুসন্ধান করা | /ɪkˈsplɔːr/ | Investigate, Discover | Ignore, Neglect | Explore options, explore new ideas |
| Comfortable | আরামদায়ক | /ˈkʌmftrəbl/ | Cozy, Relaxing | Uncomfortable, Stressful | Comfortable chair, comfortable environment |
| Appearance | চেহারা | /əˈpɪərəns/ | Look, Presence | Disappearance, Absence | Physical appearance, first appearance |
| Sack | বিতারণ করা | /sæk/ | Fire, Dismiss | Hire, Employ | Sack someone, get sacked |
| Convict | দোষী সাব্যস্ত করা | /kənˈvɪkt/ | Sentence, Punish | Acquit, Free | Convict of crime, convicted criminal |
| Incredible | অবিশ্বাস্য | /ɪnˈkrɛdəbl/ | Unbelievable, Astonishing | Believable, Ordinary | Incredible story, incredible achievement |
| Word | Bangla Meaning | Pronunciation | Synonyms | Antonyms | Collocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placement | স্থান নির্ধারণ | /ˈpleɪsmənt/ | Position, Assignment | Misplacement, Disorder | Job placement, student placement |
| Breed | প্রজাতি | /briːd/ | Species, Type | Sterile, Non-breed | Dog breed, rare breed |
| Supplement | সম্পূরক | /ˈsʌplɪmənt/ | Addition, Extra | Reduction, Deduction | Vitamin supplement, supplementary material |
| Overpriced | অতিরিক্ত মূল্য | /ˌoʊvərˈpraɪst/ | Expensive, Costly | Affordable, Cheap | Overpriced goods, overpriced service |
| Medication | ঔষধ | /ˌmɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/ | Medicine, Drug | Poison, Harm | Take medication, prescription medication |
| Dissertation | গবেষণাপত্র | /ˌdɪsərˈteɪʃən/ | Thesis, Research paper | Summary, Brief | Write a dissertation, doctoral dissertation |
| Word | Bangla Meaning | Pronunciation | Synonyms | Antonyms | Collocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Involve | জড়িত করা | /ɪnˈvɒlv/ | Engage, Include | Exclude, Isolate | Involve in, involve someone |
| Spiritual | আধ্যাত্মিক | /ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl/ | Religious, Ethereal | Materialistic, Physical | Spiritual growth, spiritual journey |
| Depict | চিত্রিত করা | /dɪˈpɪkt/ | Portray, Illustrate | Conceal, Hide | Depict emotion, depict reality |
| Perspective | দৃষ্টিভঙ্গি | /pərˈspɛktɪv/ | Viewpoint, Outlook | Narrow-mindedness, Bias | Different perspective, cultural perspective |
| Revival | পুনরুজ্জীবন | /rɪˈvaɪvl/ | Renewal, Resurgence | Decline, Stagnation | Cultural revival, economic revival |
| Word | Bangla Meaning | Pronunciation | Synonyms | Antonyms | Collocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donate | দান করা | /doʊˈneɪt/ | Contribute, Give | Withhold, Take | Donate money, donate blood |
| Flexible | নমনীয় | /ˈflɛksəbl/ | Adaptable, Versatile | Rigid, Inflexible | Flexible schedule, flexible rules |
| Particular | বিশেষ | /pərˈtɪkjələr/ | Specific, Detailed | General, Vague | Particular case, particular example |
| Unusual | অস্বাভাবিক | /ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/ | Strange, Uncommon | Normal, Common | Unusual behavior, unusual event |
| Provide | প্রদান করা | /prəˈvaɪd/ | Supply, Offer | Withhold, Deny | Provide support, provide information |
| Arrive | পৌঁছানো | /əˈraɪv/ | Reach, Come | Depart, Leave | Arrive late, arrive safely |
| Word | Bangla Meaning | Pronunciation | Synonyms | Antonyms | Collocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservatory | গ্রীনহাউস | /kənˈsɜːrvətəri/ | Greenhouse, Glasshouse | Open space, Field | Conservatory plants, conservatory design |
| Demolishing | ধ্বংস করা | /dɪˈmɒlɪʃɪŋ/ | Destroying, Tearing down | Build, Construct | Demolishing buildings, demolishing walls |
| Intention | উদ্দেশ্য | /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/ | Purpose, Aim | Accident, Chance | Good intention, hidden intention |
| Stables | ঘোড়ার আস্তাবল | /ˈsteɪbəlz/ | Horse shelter, Barn | Open field, Wild | Horse stables, stable condition |
| Addition | যোগফল | /əˈdɪʃən/ | Sum, Increase | Subtraction, Decrease | Addition to family, mathematical addition |
| Worthy | মর্যাদাপূর্ণ | /ˈwɜːrði/ | Deserving, Meritorious | Unworthy, Undeserving | Worthy cause, worthy effort |
| Word | Bangla Meaning | Pronunciation | Synonyms | Antonyms | Collocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imagery | চিত্রাবলী | /ˈɪmɪdʒəri/ | Visualization, Pictures | Abstraction, Plainness | Vivid imagery, poetic imagery |
| Impact | প্রভাব | /ˈɪmpækt/ | Effect, Influence | Neutrality, Insignificance | Positive impact, significant impact |
| Memorable | স্মরণীয় | /ˈmɛmərəbl/ | Unforgettable, Remarkable | Forgettable, Ordinary | Memorable experience, memorable moment |
| Contemporary | সমসাময়িক | /kənˈtɛmpərəri/ | Modern, Current | Ancient, Outdated | Contemporary art, contemporary issues |
| Expression | অভিব্যক্তি | /ɪkˈsprɛʃən/ | Communication, Representation | Silence, Suppression | Facial expression, artistic expression |
| Depth | গভীরতা | /dɛpθ/ | Profundity, Complexity | Shallowness, Simplicity | Emotional depth, intellectual depth |
| Word | Bangla Meaning | Pronunciation | Synonyms | Antonyms | Collocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decline | হ্রাস | /dɪˈklaɪn/ | Decrease, Deterioration | Increase, Growth | Decline in health, decline offer |
| Appropriate | উপযুক্ত | /əˈproʊpriət/ | Suitable, Proper | Inappropriate, Unsuitable | Appropriate action, appropriate response |
| Predominantly | প্রধানত | /prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/ | Mainly, Primarily | Minimally, Rarely | Predominantly used, predominantly found |
| Influence | প্রভাব | /ˈɪnfluəns/ | Impact, Effect | Neutrality, Insignificance | Positive influence, strong influence |
| Inevitable | অনিবার্য | /ɪnˈɛvɪtəbl/ | Unavoidable, Certain | Avoidable, Optional | Inevitable outcome, inevitable change |
| Express | প্রকাশ করা | /ɪkˈsprɛs/ | Convey, Communicate | Suppress, Conceal | Express feelings, express gratitude |
| Word | Bangla Meaning | Pronunciation | Synonyms | Antonyms | Collocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | বিশেষজ্ঞ | /ˈɛkspɜːrt/ | Specialist, Professional | Amateur, Novice | Expert advice, expert opinion |
| Invaluable | অমূল্য | /ɪnˈvæljuəbl/ | Priceless, Precious | Worthless, Cheap | Invaluable resource, invaluable help |
| Substantial | উল্লেখযোগ্য | /səbˈstænʃəl/ | Significant, Considerable | Insignificant, Trivial | Substantial evidence, substantial improvement |
| Alternative | বিকল্প | /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/ | Option, Substitute | Main, Primary | Alternative solution, alternative route |
| Insurance | বীমা | /ɪnˈʃʊərəns/ | Coverage, Protection | Risk, Vulnerability | Health insurance, car insurance |
| Percussion | আঘাতজনিত শব্দ | /pərˈkʌʃən/ | Drumming, Striking | Silence, Stillness | Percussion instruments, percussion section |
| Benefit | উপকার | /ˈbɛnɪfɪt/ | Advantage, Gain | Loss, Harm | Health benefit, mutual benefit |
| Able | সক্ষম | /ˈeɪbl/ | Capable, Competent | Unable, Incompetent | Be able to, highly able |
| Word | Bangla Meaning | Pronunciation | Synonyms | Antonyms | Collocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | সরঞ্জাম | /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/ | Tools, Gear | Bareness, Lack | Safety equipment, sports equipment |
| Spectator | দর্শক | /ˈspɛktətər/ | Viewer, Audience | Participant, Player | Large spectator, enthusiastic spectator |
| Develop | উন্নয়ন করা | /dɪˈvɛləp/ | Grow, Progress | Stagnate, Decline | Develop skills, develop technology |
| Democratic | গণতান্ত্রিক | /ˌdɛməˈkrætɪk/ | Fair, Representative | Authoritarian, Dictatorial | Democratic process, democratic values |
| Ultimate | চরম | /ˈʌltɪmət/ | Final, Supreme | Initial, Temporary | Ultimate goal, ultimate decision |
| Impress | মুগ্ধ করা | /ɪmˈprɛs/ | Awe, Amaze | Disappoint, Bore | Impress someone, leave impression |
| Word | Bangla Meaning | Pronunciation | Synonyms | Antonyms | Collocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Majority | সংখ্যাগরিষ্ঠ | /məˈdʒɒrɪti/ | Most, Preponderance | Minority, Few | Majority vote, majority opinion |
| Observation | পর্যবেক্ষণ | /ˌɒbzərˈveɪʃən/ | Watch, Notice | Ignorance, Oversight | Scientific observation, careful observation |
| Abundant | প্রচুর | /əˈbʌndənt/ | Plentiful, Rich | Scarce, Insufficient | Abundant resources, abundant supply |
| Reappearance | পুনরাবির্ভাব | /ˌriːəˈpɪərəns/ | Return, Resurgence | Disappearance, Vanishing | Reappearance of species, sudden reappearance |
| Interpretation | ব্যাখ্যা | /ɪnˌtɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən/ | Explanation, Understanding | Misunderstanding, Confusion | Art interpretation, dream interpretation |
| Word | Bangla Meaning | Pronunciation | Synonyms | Antonyms | Collocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | ফ্ল্যাট | /əˈpɑːrtmənt/ | Flat, Unit | House, Villa | Rent apartment, luxury apartment |
| Domestic | ঘরোয়া | /dəˈmɛstɪk/ | Household, Home-based | International, Foreign | Domestic chores, domestic violence |
| Necessary | আবশ্যক | /ˈnɛsəsəri/ | Essential, Required | Optional, Unnecessary | Necessary steps, absolutely necessary |
| Grubby | ময়লা | /ˈɡrʌbi/ | Dirty, Filthy | Clean, Spotless | Grubby clothes, grubby hands |
| Maintenance | রক্ষণাবেক্ষণ | /ˈmeɪntənəns/ | Upkeep, Preservation | Neglect, Destruction | Regular maintenance, car maintenance |
| Suitable | উপযুক্ত | /ˈsuːtəbl/ | Appropriate, Fit | Unsuitable, Inappropriate | Suitable candidate, suitable time |
| Word | Bangla Meaning | Pronunciation | Synonyms | Antonyms | Collocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoothly | মসৃণভাবে | /ˈsmuːðli/ | Easily, Effortlessly | Roughly, Difficultly | Run smoothly, go smoothly |
| Resentful | অসন্তুষ্ট | /rɪˈzɛntfəl/ | Bitter, Angry | Content, Happy | Feel resentful, resentful attitude |
| Tangible | স্পর্শনীয় | /ˈtændʒəbl/ | Physical, Real | Abstract, Intangible | Tangible benefits, tangible results |
| Increase | বৃদ্ধি | /ɪnˈkriːs/ | Grow, Expand | Decrease, Shrink | Increase in demand, sharp increase |
| Loyalty | বিশ্বস্ততা | /ˈlɔɪəlti/ | Faithfulness, Devotion | Betrayal, Disloyalty | Customer loyalty, show loyalty |
| Supportive | সহায়ক | /səˈpɔːrtɪv/ | Encouraging, Helpful | Unsupportive, Critical | Supportive environment, supportive friend |
| Retention | ধারণ | /rɪˈtɛnʃən/ | Keeping, Holding | Loss, Release | Water retention, employee retention |
| Word | Bangla Meaning | Pronunciation | Synonyms | Antonyms | Collocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional | পেশাদার | /prəˈfɛʃənl/ | Expert, Skilled | Amateur, Novice | Professional advice, professional conduct |
| Discussion | আলোচনা | /dɪˈskʌʃən/ | Conversation, Debate | Silence, Agreement | Have discussion, open discussion |
| Damage | ক্ষতি | /ˈdæmɪdʒ/ | Harm, Destruction | Repair, Improvement | Cause damage, severe damage |
| Natural | প্রাকৃতিক | /ˈnætʃrəl/ | Organic, Normal | Artificial, Synthetic | Natural resources, natural beauty |
| Moisture | আর্দ্রতা | /ˈmɔɪstʃər/ | Wetness, Humidity | Dryness, Aridity | Soil moisture, retain moisture |
| Criterion | মানদণ্ড | /kraɪˈtɪəriən/ | Standard, Measure | Disorder, Chaos | Selection criterion, strict criterion |
| Partial | আংশিক | /ˈpɑːrʃəl/ | Incomplete, Biased | Complete, Impartial | Partial payment, partial success |
| Indigenous | স্থানীয় | /ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs/ | Native, Local | Foreign, Alien | Indigenous people, indigenous culture |
| Continual | অব্যাহত | /kənˈtɪnjuəl/ | Continuous, Persistent | Interrupted, Sporadic | Continual progress, continual effort |
| Process | প্রক্রিয়া | /ˈprɒsɛs/ | Procedure, Method | Disorder, Chaos | Manufacturing process, natural process |
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