Varsity B Unit Word List 10 (Words 181-200) | DU B & C Unit Admission Test English Vocabulary

Meaning: To recognize or show the difference between two or more things.

বাংলা: পৃথক করা, পার্থক্য নির্ধারণ করা

Synonyms: difference, differentiate, discern

Antonyms: confuse, mistake

Example Sentences:

It’s difficult to distinguish truth from lies.

She can distinguish different bird sounds easily.

You must learn to distinguish between formal and informal language.

Meaning: A strong desire or hope to achieve something.

বাংলা: শ্বাসপ্রশ্বাস, আকাঙ্ক্ষা

Synonyms: ambition, aim, desire, dream, eagerness, endeavor, passion, wish, yearning

Antonyms: apathy, dislike, hatred, indifference, laziness

Example Sentences:

His aspiration is to become a successful engineer.

Education fulfills the aspirations of many young people.

She worked hard to achieve her life’s aspiration.

Meaning: Extremely beautiful or delicate.

বাংলা: নিপুণ, অসাধারণ সুন্দর

Synonyms: elegant, ethereal, refined, splendid, striking, subtle, superb

Antonyms: flawed, harsh, homely, imperfect, imprecise, inaccurate, indelicate

Example Sentences:

The artist created an exquisite piece of sculpture.

She wore an exquisite dress to the ceremony.

The food at that restaurant is simply exquisite.

Meaning: To force something to be accepted or put in place.

বাংলা: আরোপ করা, চাপানো

Synonyms: assess, charge, exact, promulgate, inflict, institute

Antonyms: remit, disorder, displace

Example Sentences:

The government imposed new taxes on luxury goods.

Teachers should not impose their opinions on students.

The company imposed strict rules for all workers.

Meaning: The period between childhood and adulthood.

বাংলা: বয়ঃসন্ধি, কৈশোর

Synonyms: youth, pre-adulthood

Antonyms: maturity, adult

Example Sentences:

Adolescence is a time of rapid physical and emotional change.

Good guidance is important during adolescence.

The book explores the challenges of adolescence.

Meaning:

Noun; mental or emotional strain caused by difficult situations.

Verb; as in accentuate, emphasize

Verb; as in put under physical or mental pressure

বাংলা: চাপ

Synonyms:

Noun: strain, constant, worry, trauma

Verb: repeat, underline, underscore

Verb: afflict, burden

Antonyms:

Noun: calmness, ease, happiness

Verb: aid, calm, comfort

Example Sentences:

Too much work can cause stress and anxiety.

Matthew stressed on his need of an increase in pay.

Meditation helps to reduce stress.

Meaning: Without considering; not affected by something.

বাংলা: নির্বিশেষে

Synonyms: heedless, regardless, without due consideration

Antonyms: partial

Example Sentences:

Everyone has equal rights irrespective of religion.

He helps people irrespective of their background.

The rule applies to all, irrespective of age.

Meaning: The process of changing from one state to another.

বাংলা: পরিবর্তন

Synonyms: changeover, evolution, conversion, shift, switch, alteration

Antonyms: stagnation, stoppage, obstacle

Example Sentences:

The transition from school to college can be challenging.

The country is going through a political transition.

Adolescence is a transition period in human life.

Meaning: The full extent or duration of something.

বাংলা: সময়ের দৈর্ঘ্য বা বিস্তার

Synonyms: term duration, period, spell, session, tenure

Antonyms:

Example Sentences:

The bridge spans a distance of 500 meters.

The project was completed over a span of three years.

Human life has a short span compared to the universe.

Meaning: A particular part or feature of something.

বাংলা: দিক

Synonyms: facet, part, phase, side, viewpoint, quality

Antonyms: whole

Example Sentences:

Health is an important aspect of a good life.

The teacher discussed different aspects of the problem.

Every aspect of the plan was carefully examined.

Meaning: The beginning or start of something unpleasant or significant.

বাংলা: প্রারম্ভ, সূচনাপর্ব

Synonyms: commencement, inauguration, inception, initiation

Antonyms: conclusion, result, termination

Example Sentences:

The onset of winter brings cold weather.

Doctors can treat the disease if detected at its onset.

The onset of rain delayed the match.

Meaning: The stage of life when a person becomes physically mature.

বাংলা: বয়ঃসন্ধি

Synonyms: adolescence, youth, teenage

Antonyms: maturity, adult

Example Sentences:

Puberty usually begins between ages 10 and 14.

During puberty, teenagers experience many changes.

The doctor explained the signs of puberty to the students.

Meaning: A factor that influences or decides the result of something.

বাংলা: নির্ধারক, সিদ্ধান্তকারী

Synonyms: element, explanation, matter, motivation

Antonyms: discouragement, effect, result

Example Sentences:

Education is a key determinant of success.

Genetics is an important determinant of health.

Several factors act as determinants of human behavior.

Meaning: To make someone or something part of a group or set.

বাংলা: অন্তর্ভুক্ত বা অন্তর্ভুক্ত করা

Synonyms: comprise, contain, consist of, involve, take account of

Antonyms: exclude, keep out, prohibit, eliminate

Example Sentences:

The price includes breakfast and dinner.

The teacher included everyone in the activity.

The book includes stories from many cultures.

Meaning: The act of gaining or obtaining something.

বাংলা: অর্জন

Synonyms: attainment, achievement, acquirement, obtaining

Antonyms: loss, forfeiture, give up

Example Sentences:

Language acquisition is a natural process for children.

The company announced the acquisition of a smaller firm.

Knowledge acquisition requires practice and study.

Meaning: Existing in thought or idea but not having a physical form.

বাংলা: বিমূর্ত

Synonyms: hypothetical, abstruse, indefinite, recondite

Antonyms: actual, concrete

Example Sentences:

He finds abstract art difficult to understand.

The professor explained an abstract concept in simple terms.

Love and freedom are abstract ideas.

Meaning:  Very great in amount, scale, or intensity.

বাংলা: প্রভূত, বিশাল

Synonyms: marvelous, fabulous, fantastic, remarkable, awesome

Antonyms: tiny, minuscule, petite, insignificant, diminutive

Example Sentences:

The project required tremendous effort from everyone.

She showed tremendous courage in facing difficulties.

Technology has made tremendous progress in recent years.

Meaning: Having the ability or quality to develop into something in the future.

বাংলা: সম্ভাব্য, সম্ভাবনা

Synonyms: prospective, possibility, forthcoming, eventual, approaching

Antonyms: unpromising, discouraging, dubious

Example Sentences:

Every student has the potential to succeed.

This area has great potential for tourism.

They are working to reach their full potential.

Meaning: The situation or background that helps explain something.

বাংলা: প্রসঙ্গ

Synonyms: circumstance, framework, milieu, perspective, background

Antonyms:

Example Sentences:

You must understand the context of the sentence before translating it.

The story makes sense only in its cultural context.

His comment was taken out of context.

Meaning: To use power, influence, or effort to achieve something.

বাংলা: জাহির করা; প্রয়োগ করা

Synonyms:  use, apply, bring to bear, make use of

Antonyms:  laze

Example Sentences:

He exerted all his strength to lift the box.

Teachers should exert positive influence on students.

The government exerts control over public safety.