Day 18 | GRE Vocabulary
Words in Day 18
tractable
Pronunciation: /ˈtræk.tə.bəl/
Part of Speech: adjective
Translation: সহজ নিয়ন্ত্রণযোগ্য
Easily managed or controlled; yielding readily to treatment or management.
Example Sentences:
- The once wild horse became tractable after months of training.
- The teacher found the new student surprisingly tractable compared to others.
transient
Pronunciation: /ˈtræn.zi.ənt/
Part of Speech: adjective
Translation: অস্থায়ী
Lasting only for a short time; impermanent.
Example Sentences:
- Her transient happiness faded as the reality of the situation set in.
- Transient guests often stay at the hotel only for a night or two.
ubiquitous
Pronunciation: /juːˈbɪk.wɪ.təs/
Part of Speech: adjective
Translation: সর্বত্র বিদ্যমান
Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Example Sentences:
- Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.
- The company's logo was ubiquitous at the event, appearing on banners, flyers, and merchandise.
unadorned
Pronunciation: /ˌʌn.əˈdɔːrnd/
Part of Speech: adjective
Translation: সরল, অলংকৃত নয়
Without decoration or embellishment; plain.
Example Sentences:
- The room was unadorned, with only the bare essentials.
- Her writing style is unadorned but effective, conveying ideas clearly.
undermine
Pronunciation: /ˌʌn.dərˈmaɪn/
Part of Speech: verb
Translation: ক্ষতি করা, দুর্বল করা
To damage or weaken (someone or something), especially gradually or insidiously.
Example Sentences:
- The scandal served to undermine the politician’s credibility.
- Constant criticism can undermine a person’s confidence.
underscore
Pronunciation: /ˌʌn.dərˈskɔːr/
Part of Speech: verb
Translation: জোর দিয়ে দেখানো
To emphasize or show the importance of something.
Example Sentences:
- The CEO’s speech underscored the company’s commitment to innovation.
- Recent data underscores the need for immediate action on climate change.
untenable
Pronunciation: /ʌnˈten.ə.bəl/
Part of Speech: adjective
Translation: অটল নয়, রক্ষা করা যায় না
Not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.
Example Sentences:
- The defendant’s argument was untenable in the face of overwhelming evidence.
- The company’s position became untenable after the financial losses mounted.
vacillate
Pronunciation: /ˈvæs.ə.leɪt/
Part of Speech: verb
Translation: দ্বিধান্বিত হওয়া, সন্দিহান হওয়া
To alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive.
Example Sentences:
- She vacillated for so long that the opportunity was lost.
- The politician vacillated on the issue, causing confusion among voters.
venality
Pronunciation: /viːˈnæl.ə.ti/
Part of Speech: noun
Translation: দুর্নীতি, ঘুষখোরতা
The condition of being open to bribery or corruption.
Example Sentences:
- The venality of officials led to the collapse of public trust.
- Combating venality in government is essential for economic development.
venerate
Pronunciation: /ˈven.ə.reɪt/
Part of Speech: verb
Translation: সন্মান করা, পূজা করা
To regard with great respect; revere.
Example Sentences:
- The community venerates its elders for their wisdom.
- Many cultures venerate their ancestors through rituals.
veracity
Pronunciation: /vəˈræs.ə.ti/
Part of Speech: noun
Translation: সত্যবাদিতা
Conformity to facts; accuracy; truthfulness.
Example Sentences:
- The journalist is known for her veracity and unbiased reporting.
- We questioned the veracity of his claims during the investigation.
verbose
Pronunciation: /vɜːrˈboʊs/
Part of Speech: adjective
Translation: বাগাড়ম্বরপূর্ণ, অধিক শব্দপূর্ণ
Using or expressed in more words than are needed.
Example Sentences:
- The professor’s verbose lecture made it hard to stay focused.
- His verbose explanations often confused the audience.
vexation
Pronunciation: /vekˈseɪ.ʃən/
Part of Speech: noun
Translation: অসন্তোষ, বিরক্তি
The state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried.
Example Sentences:
- The repeated delays caused considerable vexation among the passengers.
- Her brother’s constant teasing was a source of vexation.
volatile
Pronunciation: /ˈvɒl.ə.taɪl/
Part of Speech: adjective
Translation: অস্থির, পরিবর্তনশীল
Liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.
Example Sentences:
- The volatile political climate made investors nervous.
- Her volatile moods made it difficult to predict her reactions.
whimsical
Pronunciation: /ˈwɪm.zɪ.kəl/
Part of Speech: adjective
Translation: অদ্ভুতসুলভ, মনোমুগ্ধকর
Playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way.
Example Sentences:
- The whimsical decorations made the party lively and fun.
- She has a whimsical sense of humor that delights everyone.
zeal
Pronunciation: /ziːl/
Part of Speech: noun
Translation: উৎসাহ, উদ্যম
Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.
Example Sentences:
- He approached his studies with great zeal and dedication.
- Her zeal for social justice inspired many around her.