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Day 16 | GRE Vocabulary

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Words in Day 16

relentless

Pronunciation: /rɪˈlɛntlɪs/

Part of Speech: adjective

Translation: নিরবচ্ছিন্ন, দমনে অক্ষম

Continuing without becoming weaker, less severe, or less determined.

Example Sentences:

  • Her relentless pursuit of excellence made her the top candidate in the competition.
  • Despite the relentless rain, the marathon runners kept pushing forward.

relevant

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛləvənt/

Part of Speech: adjective

Translation: প্রাসঙ্গিক

Closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand.

Example Sentences:

  • The professor emphasized only the relevant chapters for the exam preparation.
  • His comments were not relevant to the topic being discussed.

reproach

Pronunciation: /rɪˈproʊtʃ/

Part of Speech: noun

Translation: অভিযোগ, নিন্দা

The expression of disapproval or disappointment.

Example Sentences:

  • She looked at him with reproach after he forgot their meeting.
  • The teacher's reproach discouraged the careless students.

repudiate

Pronunciation: /rɪˈpjuːdieɪt/

Part of Speech: verb

Translation: অস্বীকার করা, প্রত্যাখ্যান করা

To refuse to accept or be associated with.

Example Sentences:

  • The politician repudiated the allegations of corruption.
  • She repudiated the unfair terms of the contract.

rescind

Pronunciation: /rɪˈsɪnd/

Part of Speech: verb

Translation: বাতিল করা, প্রত্যাহার করা

To officially cancel or repeal a law, order, or agreement.

Example Sentences:

  • The company decided to rescind the job offer after the background check.
  • The government rescinded the controversial policy following protests.

respectively

Pronunciation: /rɪˈspɛktɪvli/

Part of Speech: adverb

Translation: ক্রম অনুযায়ী

In the order given; corresponding one by one.

Example Sentences:

  • John and Sarah scored 85 and 90 respectively in the test.
  • The cities of Paris, London, and Rome have populations of 2.1 million, 8.9 million, and 2.8 million respectively.

reticent

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛtəsənt/

Part of Speech: adjective

Translation: মিতভাষী, অল্প কথা বলা

Not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily.

Example Sentences:

  • He was reticent about his plans for the future.
  • The normally reticent student surprised everyone with a detailed presentation.

reverent

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛvərənt/

Part of Speech: adjective

Translation: গভীর শ্রদ্ধাশীল

Feeling or showing deep and solemn respect.

Example Sentences:

  • The crowd was reverent as the national anthem was played.
  • He spoke in a reverent tone about the achievements of the scientist.

rhetoric

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛtərɪk/

Part of Speech: noun

Translation: বাগ্মীতা, অলঙ্কার

The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing.

Example Sentences:

  • The politician's speech was full of impressive rhetoric but lacked substance.
  • Good rhetoric is essential for convincing an audience.

salubrious

Pronunciation: /səˈluːbriəs/

Part of Speech: adjective

Translation: স্বাস্থ্যকর

Health-giving; healthy.

Example Sentences:

  • They moved to a salubrious climate for better health.
  • The salubrious effects of fresh air are well documented.

sanction

Pronunciation: /ˈsæŋkʃən/

Part of Speech: noun/verb

Translation: অনুমোদন / নিষেধাজ্ঞা

Official permission or approval / a penalty for disobeying a law.

Example Sentences:

  • The government gave sanction for the new project.
  • Economic sanctions were imposed on the country for its actions.

satiate

Pronunciation: /ˈseɪʃieɪt/

Part of Speech: verb

Translation: পরিপূর্ণ করা, তৃপ্ত করা

To satisfy fully or to excess.

Example Sentences:

  • The feast was enough to satiate the hungry guests.
  • Reading satiated her curiosity about the subject.

secular

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛkjələr/

Part of Speech: adjective

Translation: অধর্মীয়, পৃথক ধর্ম থেকে

Not connected with religious or spiritual matters.

Example Sentences:

  • The country has a secular government that does not favor any religion.
  • Secular education promotes scientific thinking.

sediment

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛdəmənt/

Part of Speech: noun

Translation: অবশিষ্টাংশ, তলদেশের জমা

Matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid.

Example Sentences:

  • The river carried sediment downstream after the heavy rain.
  • Sediment in the water tank needs to be cleaned regularly.

sedulous

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛdjʊləs/

Part of Speech: adjective

Translation: পরিশ্রমী, কঠোর পরিশ্রমী

Showing dedication and diligence.

Example Sentences:

  • Her sedulous efforts in research earned her an award.
  • The sedulous student never missed a deadline.

simultaneous

Pronunciation: /ˌsɪməlˈteɪniəs/

Part of Speech: adjective

Translation: একযোগে, সমান্তরাল

Occurring, existing, or done at the same time.

Example Sentences:

  • The simultaneous arrival of the guests surprised the hosts.
  • The two events were broadcast simultaneous on different channels.

solicitous

Pronunciation: /səˈlɪsɪtəs/

Part of Speech: adjective

Translation: চিন্তাশীল, সজাগ

Showing interest or concern.

Example Sentences:

  • She was solicitous about the well-being of her guests.
  • The solicitous nurse checked on the patient frequently.

soporific

Pronunciation: /ˌsɑːpəˈrɪfɪk/

Part of Speech: adjective

Translation: ঘুম চাপানো, নিদ্রাজনক

Tending to induce drowsiness or sleep.

Example Sentences:

  • The lecturer’s monotonous voice was soporific to the students.
  • The medicine has a soporific effect and should be taken at bedtime.

sparse

Pronunciation: /spɑːrs/

Part of Speech: adjective

Translation: অল্প, বিরল

Thinly dispersed or scattered.

Example Sentences:

  • Vegetation in the desert is sparse due to lack of water.
  • The attendance at the meeting was sparse because of the bad weather.

specious

Pronunciation: /ˈspiːʃəs/

Part of Speech: adjective

Translation: প্রতারণাপূর্ণ, মিথ্যা দেখতে সত্যি

Pleasing to the eye but deceptive or false.

Example Sentences:

  • His argument was specious, full of logical fallacies.
  • The company made specious claims about the effectiveness of its product.

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