BCS High Frequency Word List 3

Meaning: Clever in a secret or dishonest way; showing quiet humor; not easily noticed

বাংলা: ধূর্ত/চতুর (গোপনে বা অসৎভাবে); মুচকি হাসি/রসিক ভঙ্গি; আড়াল করা/চুপিসারে

Synonyms: Cunning, crafty, wily, tricky

Antonyms: Honest, innocent, straightforward

Example Sentences:

The student gave a sly smile after answering the tricky question.

He made a sly attempt to copy in the exam hall.

Dhaka traffic police can spot sly rule-breakers easily.

Meaning: Very generous and forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone weaker

বাংলা: মহানুভব; উদার ও ক্ষমাশীল (বিশেষ করে প্রতিদ্বন্দ্বীর প্রতি)

Synonyms: Generous, noble, forgiving, charitable

Antonyms: Mean, petty, selfish, unforgiving

Example Sentences:

The winner was magnanimous and praised the opponent’s effort.

A magnanimous leader forgives mistakes and helps others improve.

Our class captain was magnanimous and shared notes with everyone before the exam.

Meaning: To cancel officially; to declare something legally invalid

বাংলা: বাতিল করা; আইনগতভাবে অকার্যকর ঘোষণা করা

Synonyms: Cancel, nullify, invalidate, void

Antonyms: Confirm, validate, approve, uphold

Example Sentences:

The court may annul the contract if fraud is proven.

The authority annulled the exam due to question leaks.

The university annulled the result after detecting unfair means.

Meaning: Dishonest; misleading; intending to deceive

বাংলা: প্রতারণামূলক; ধোঁকাবাজ; মিথ্যাচারী

Synonyms: Dishonest, deceptive, tricky, fraudulent

Antonyms: Honest, truthful, sincere, genuine

Example Sentences:

The deceitful trader cheated customers with fake weights.

His deceitful explanation did not match the evidence.

Online scam pages often use deceitful advertisements.

Meaning: Clear and logical; well-organized and understandable

বাংলা: সুসংগত; পরিষ্কার ও যুক্তিসংগতভাবে গঠিত

Synonyms: Clear, logical, consistent, well-ordered

Antonyms: Confusing, incoherent, unclear, illogical

Example Sentences:

Write a coherent paragraph with a clear topic sentence.

Despite the pressure, she gave a coherent answer in the viva.

A coherent study plan helps in BCS preparation.

Meaning: Late; coming after the expected time

বাংলা: বিলম্বিত; দেরিতে হওয়া

Synonyms: Late, delayed, overdue, tardy

Antonyms: Early, punctual, timely, prompt

Example Sentences:

Please accept my belated birthday wishes.

The belated train caused many passengers to miss the exam.

He gave a belated apology after realizing his mistake.

Meaning: Using money/time/resources carefully; cost-saving

বাংলা: সাশ্রয়ী; মিতব্যয়ী; খরচ কম হয় এমন

Synonyms: Thrifty, frugal, cost-effective, sparing

Antonyms: Wasteful, extravagant, costly, uneconomical

Example Sentences:

Public transport is more economical than a private car.

Buying in bulk can be economical for a family.

Many students choose economical meal plans near campus.

Meaning: To run quickly with short steps; to sink a ship deliberately; to spoil a plan

বাংলা: দ্রুত ছোট ছোট পায়ে দৌড়ে যাওয়া; ইচ্ছাকৃতভাবে জাহাজ ডুবিয়ে দেওয়া; পরিকল্পনা নষ্ট করা

Synonyms: Scamper, scurry, dash, sabotage

Antonyms: Walk, stroll, support, assist

Example Sentences:

The mouse scuttled across the floor.

The crew decided to scuttle the damaged ship.

Bad coordination can scuttle a good project.

Meaning: Done without preparation; spontaneous

বাংলা: তাৎক্ষণিক; প্রস্তুতি ছাড়াই করা

Synonyms: Spontaneous, unplanned, extempore, offhand

Antonyms: Planned, prepared, rehearsed, arranged

Example Sentences:

The teacher asked for an impromptu speech in class.

We had an impromptu meeting after the notice came.

The team made an impromptu plan for the presentation.

Meaning: To hate or dislike strongly

বাংলা: ঘৃণা করা; তীব্র অপছন্দ করা

Synonyms: Hate, detest, abhor, despise

Antonyms: Like, love, admire, enjoy

Example Sentences:

I loathe dishonesty in any situation.

She loathes waking up early in winter.

Many students loathe unnecessary long lectures.

Meaning: A very large amount; plenty

বাংলা: প্রাচুর্য; প্রচুর পরিমাণ; আধিক্য

Synonyms: Plenty, wealth, profusion, ample supply

Antonyms: Scarcity, shortage, lack, dearth

Example Sentences:

Bangladesh has an abundance of rivers.

There was an abundance of food at the wedding.

The library offers an abundance of reference books.

Meaning: Inactive for a time; not developing; temporarily asleep

বাংলা: নিষ্ক্রিয়; সুপ্ত; সাময়িকভাবে স্থগিত

Synonyms: Inactive, idle, latent, sleeping

Antonyms: Active, awake, developing, lively

Example Sentences:

The volcano has been dormant for centuries.

The account remained dormant due to no transactions.

Some talents stay dormant without practice.

Meaning: Aggressive and ready to fight; hostile

বাংলা: যুদ্ধংদেহী; আক্রমণাত্মক; শত্রুভাবাপন্ন

Synonyms: Aggressive, hostile, combative, quarrelsome

Antonyms: Peaceful, friendly, calm, cooperative

Example Sentences:

His belligerent tone started an argument.

The belligerent crowd shouted at the police.

A belligerent attitude harms teamwork in group projects.

Meaning: Shock and disappointment; to upset greatly

বাংলা: হতাশা ও বিস্ময়; খুব মন খারাপ হওয়া/করা

Synonyms: Shock, disappointment, distress, alarm

Antonyms: Delight, joy, encouragement, comfort

Example Sentences:

To my dismay, the result was postponed again.

The news of the accident filled everyone with dismay.

Students felt dismay after seeing the tough question paper.

Meaning: Very bad; gloomy; depressing

বাংলা: হতাশাজনক; বিষণ্ণ; খুব খারাপ

Synonyms: Gloomy, depressing, bleak, miserable

Antonyms: Cheerful, bright, hopeful, pleasant

Example Sentences:

The weather was dismal all day.

Their performance in the match was dismal.

The dismal road condition made the journey slow.

Meaning: To request or seek; to ask for money/support; sometimes to ask persistently

বাংলা: অনুরোধ করা; চাওয়া; সাহায্য/অনুদান সংগ্রহ করা

Synonyms: Request, seek, ask for, petition

Antonyms: Offer, give, provide, donate

Example Sentences:

The organization solicited donations for flood victims.

He tried to solicit support for his campaign.

The club solicits volunteers for the event every semester.

Meaning: Having too many complicated details; overly fancy; also can mean reddish complexion

বাংলা: অতিরঞ্জিত/অতিরিক্ত অলংকারপূর্ণ (লেখা/ভাষা); লালচে বর্ণের (মুখ)

Synonyms: Ornate, flowery, elaborate, embellished

Antonyms: Plain, simple, restrained, concise

Example Sentences:

The essay was rejected for its florid language.

He prefers simple writing, not florid expressions.

After running, his face looked florid.

Meaning: The leaves of plants or trees (collectively)

বাংলা: গাছপালার পাতা; পাতার সমষ্টি

Synonyms: Leaves, greenery, vegetation

Antonyms: 

Example Sentences:

The park has beautiful green foliage in monsoon.

Dense foliage blocked the sunlight.

Autumn changes the foliage color in many countries.

Meaning: Related to cooking or the kitchen

বাংলা: রান্না বা রন্ধনসম্পর্কিত; পাকশালাসংক্রান্ত

Synonyms: Cooking, gastronomic, kitchen-related

Antonyms:

Example Sentences:

She enrolled in a culinary course to improve her skills.

Bangladesh has rich culinary traditions like biryani and pitha.

The hotel hired staff with culinary experience.

Meaning: Not sharp; speaking in a very direct way (sometimes rude)

বাংলা: ভোঁতা (ধার নেই); সোজাসাপ্টা/রুক্ষভাবে বলা

Synonyms: Dull, direct, frank, brusque

Antonyms: Sharp, polite, tactful, subtle

Example Sentences:

This knife is blunt and cannot cut properly.

He was blunt about the mistakes in the report.

A blunt reply in an interview can create a bad impression.