Tuesday, 6 May 2025

Vocabulary : The Bet ( Anton Chekov )

Vocabulary from "The Bet"

Vocabulary from "The Bet"

English Word Bengali Meaning Word Notes
Study (noun) পড়ার ঘর, অধ্যয়ন কক্ষ A room used for reading, writing, or academic work.
Autumn শরৎকাল The season between summer and winter.
Banker ব্যাংকার, মহাজন A person who owns or manages a bank.
Clever চালাক, বুদ্ধিমান Intelligent and quick-witted.
Capital punishment মৃত্যুদণ্ড Legally authorized killing of someone as punishment for a crime; also known as the death penalty.
Majority সংখ্যাগরিষ্ঠ অংশ The greater number or part; more than half.
Journalists সাংবাদিক People who write for newspapers, magazines, or news websites or prepare news to be broadcast.
Intellectual (men) বুদ্ধিজীবী (ব্যক্তি) Possessing or showing intelligence or high mental capacity.
Disapproved অনুমোদন করেনি, অসম্মতি জানিয়েছিল Had or expressed an unfavourable opinion.
Out of date কেলে, পুরনো Old-fashioned; no longer modern or current.
Immoral অনৈতিক Not conforming to accepted standards of morality.
Unsuitable অনুপযুক্ত Not appropriate for a particular purpose or occasion.
Christian States খ্রিস্টান রাষ্ট্রসমূহ Countries where Christianity is the predominant religion or has significant influence on governance.
Ought to be উচিত Used to indicate duty or correctness.
Imprisonment for life যাবজ্জীবন কারাদণ্ড Being kept in prison for the rest of one's life.
Host (noun) আমন্ত্রণকর্তা, আয়োজক A person who receives or entertains other people as guests.
A priori (adv.) পূর্ব অভিজ্ঞতা ছাড়া, আনুমানিক (Latin phrase) Relating to or denoting reasoning or knowledge which proceeds from theoretical deduction rather than from observation or experience.
Humane মানবিক, দয়ালু Having or showing compassion or benevolence.
Executioner জল্লাদ, ঘাতক An official who carries out a sentence of death on a condemned person.
Drags (the life out) টেনে বের করে (জীবন) Pulls slowly and laboriously. Here, it implies a slow, torturous process.
Observed মন্তব্য করল Made a remark or comment.
Object (noun) উদ্দেশ্য, লক্ষ্য A goal or purpose.
Restore পুনরুদ্ধার করা, ফিরিয়ে দেওয়া Bring back or re-establish.
Lawyer উকিল, আইনজীবী A person who practises or studies law.
Sentence (noun) দণ্ডাদেশ, শাস্তি The punishment assigned to a defendant found guilty by a court.
Lively প্রাণবন্ত, সজীব Full of life and energy; active and outgoing.
Nervous অস্থির, সহজে উত্তেজিত Easily agitated or alarmed; tending to be anxious.
Carried away (by excitement) উত্তেজনায় আত্মহারা হয়ে যাওয়া To become so excited or involved in something that one loses self-control.
Struck (the table) আঘাত করল (টেবিলে) Past tense of strike; hit forcibly and deliberately.
Bet (noun) বাজি An agreement to risk money on the unknown result of an event.
Solitary confinement নির্জন কারাবাস The isolation of a prisoner in a separate cell as a punishment.
In earnest আন্তরিকভাবে, গুরুত্বের সাথে Seriously and with sincerity.
Stake (verb) বাজি ধরা, ঝুঁকিতে ফেলা To risk something, typically money, on the result of a game or event.
Wild (bet) উন্মত্ত, অপরিণামদর্শী (বাজি) Uncontrolled, unrestrained, or reckless.
Senseless অর্থহীন, নির্বোধের মতো Lacking common sense; foolish or pointless.
Spoilt নষ্ট, আদুরে (Of a person) Harmed in character by being treated too leniently or indulgently.
Frivolous চপল, হাল্কা চালের Not having any serious purpose or value; carefree and not serious.
Beyond his reckoning তার গণনার বাইরে, অগুনতি More than could be counted or calculated.
Delighted আনন্দিত Feeling or showing great pleasure.
Trifle (noun) তুচ্ছ জিনিস, সামান্য ব্যাপার A thing of little value or importance.
Voluntary স্বেচ্ছাকৃত Done, given, or acting of one's own free will.
Compulsory বাধ্যতামূলক Required by law or a rule; obligatory.
Liberty স্বাধীনতা The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions.
Poison (verb) বিষাক্ত করা To spoil or corrupt.
Existence অস্তিত্ব The fact or state of living or having objective reality.
To and fro এদিক ওদিক, পায়চারি করা Backwards and forwards.
Nonsensical অর্থহীন, আজেবাজে Having no meaning; making no sense.
Meaningless অর্থহীন Having no meaning or significance.
Caprice খামখেয়াল, খেয়াল A sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behaviour.
Pampered (man) আদুরে, প্রশ্রয়প্রাপ্ত (ব্যক্তি) Indulged with every attention, comfort, and kindness; spoilt.
Greed লোভ, লালসা Intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth or power.
Captivity বন্দিদশা The condition of being imprisoned or confined.
Supervision তত্ত্বাবধান, নজরদারি The action of supervising someone or something.
Lodges ছোট কুটির বা ঘর Small houses, especially in the country or on an estate.
Threshold প্রবেশদ্বার, চৌকাঠ A strip of wood or stone forming the bottom of a doorway and crossed in entering a house or room.
Communicate যোগাযোগ করা Share or exchange information, news, or ideas.
Agreement চুক্তি, সম্মতি A negotiated and typically legally binding arrangement between parties.
Provided for বিধান রেখেছিল, ব্যবস্থা করেছিল Made arrangements for something to happen.
Bound (the young man) বাধ্য করেছিল (যুবকটিকে) Past tense of bind; imposed a legal or moral obligation on.
Obligation বাধ্যবাধকতা, দায়িত্ব An act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound; a duty or commitment.
Confinement বন্দিদশা, আটকাবস্থা The state of being confined.
Brief (notes) সংক্ষিপ্ত (নোট) Of short duration; not lasting for long.
Prisoner বন্দি A person legally committed to prison as a punishment for a crime or while awaiting trial.
Severely তীব্রভাবে, ভীষণভাবে To an undesirably great or intense degree.
Loneliness একাকিত্ব Sadness because one has no friends or company.
Depression বিষণ্ণতা, অবসাদ Feelings of severe despondency and dejection.
Continually অবিরত, ক্রমাগত Repeatedly; frequently.
Refused অস্বীকার করল, প্রত্যাখ্যান করল Indicated or showed that one is not willing to do something.
Excites (desires) উত্তেজিত করে (আকাঙ্ক্ষা) Causes strong feelings of enthusiasm and eagerness in (someone).
Foes শত্রু Enemies or opponents.
Dreary নিরানন্দ, বিষাদময় Depressingly dull and bleak or repetitive.
Classics ধ্রুপদী সাহিত্য বা শিল্পকর্ম Works of literature, art, or music considered to be of high quality and lasting value.
Audible শ্রবণযোগ্য, যা শোনা যায় Able to be heard.
Yawning হাই তোলা Involuntarily opening one's mouth wide and inhaling deeply due to tiredness or boredom.
Zealously অত্যুৎসাহের সাথে With great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.
Philosophy দর্শনশাস্ত্র The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence.
History ইতিহাস The study of past events, particularly in human affairs.
Eagerly আগ্রহের সাথে In a way that shows keenness or enthusiasm.
Procured সংগ্রহ করা হয়েছিল, জোগাড় করা হয়েছিল Obtained (something), especially with care or effort.
Volumes গ্রন্থ, বই (খণ্ড) Books forming part of a work or series.
Implore মিনতি করা, সনির্বন্ধ অনুরোধ করা To beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.
Geniuses প্রতিভাবান ব্যক্তিগণ People who are exceptionally intelligent or creative.
Unearthly অপার্থিব, অলৌকিক Not of this world; supernatural or strange.
Soul আত্মা The spiritual or immaterial part of a human being or animal, regarded as immortal.
Fulfilled পরিপূর্ণ হয়েছিল, বাস্তবায়িত হয়েছিল Achieved or realized (something desired, promised, or predicted).
Immovably অটলভাবে, স্থিরভাবে In a way that cannot be moved.
Gospel সুসমাচার, বাইবেলের অংশবিশেষ The teaching or revelation of Christ; any of the first four books of the New Testament.
Mastered আয়ত্ত করেছিল Acquired complete knowledge or skill in (an art, discipline, or language).
Learned (volumes) পাণ্ডিত্যপূর্ণ (গ্রন্থ) Having or showing knowledge or learning.
Comprehension বোধগম্যতা, উপলব্ধি The ability to understand something.
Theology ধর্মতত্ত্ব The study of the nature of God and religious belief.
Immense বিশাল, প্রকাণ্ড Extremely large or great.
Indiscriminately নির্বিচারে, এলোমেলোভাবে In a way that does not show care or judgement.
Natural sciences প্রাকৃতিক বিজ্ঞান The branches of science that deal with the physical world, e.g. physics, chemistry, geology, biology.
Manual (noun) হস্তপুস্তিকা, নির্দেশিকা A book giving instructions or information.
Treatise গবেষণামূলক প্রবন্ধ A written work dealing formally and systematically with a subject.
Suggested (a man) ইঙ্গিত দিচ্ছিল (একজন মানুষের) Caused one to think that (something) exists or is the case.
Wreckage ধ্বংসাবশেষ The remains of something that has been badly damaged or destroyed.
Greedily লোভের সাথে, অতি আগ্রহে With an excessive desire for more than is needed or deserved.
Clutching আঁকড়ে ধরে Grasping or seizing (something) tightly or eagerly.
Spar (noun) জাহাজের মাস্তুল বা কাঠের টুকরা A thick, strong pole such as is used for a mast or yard on a ship; here, a piece of debris.
Regain পুনরায় লাভ করা, ফিরে পাওয়া Obtain possession or use of (something) again after losing it.
Utterly সম্পূর্ণরূপে, একেবারেই Completely and without qualification.
Ruined সর্বস্বান্ত, ধ্বংসপ্রাপ্ত Having been destroyed or severely damaged financially or otherwise.
Reckoning (noun) হিসাব, গণনা The action or process of calculating or estimating something.
Debts ঋণ, দেনা Sums of money that are owed or due.
Assets সম্পদ Property owned by a person or company, regarded as having value.
Desperate বেপরোয়া, মরিয়া Feeling, showing, or involving a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with.
Gambling জুয়াখেলা Playing games of chance for money; betting.
Stock Exchange শেয়ার বাজার A market in which securities (stocks and bonds) are bought and sold.
Speculation ফটকাবাজারি, জল্পনা-কল্পনা Investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.
Excitability সহজে উত্তেজিত হওয়ার প্রবণতা The quality of being easily excited.
Advancing (years) বাড়ন্ত (বয়স) Progressing or moving forward.
By degrees ধীরে ধীরে, ক্রমশ Gradually.
Decline (of fortune) পতন (সম্পদের) A gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, quality, or value.
Middling (rank) মাঝারি (স্তরের) Moderate or average in size, amount, or rank.
Trembling কাঁপা Shaking or quivering, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty.
Investments বিনিয়োগ The action or process of investing money for profit.
Cursed (bet) অভিশপ্ত (বাজি) Used to express annoyance or irritation.
Muttered বিড়বিড় করে বলল Said something in a low or barely audible voice, especially in dissatisfaction or irritation.
Despair হতাশা, নিরাশা The complete loss or absence of hope.
Penny পয়সা, সামান্য অর্থ A small sum of money.
Envy ঈর্ষা, হিংসা A feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.
Beggar ভিক্ষুক A person, typically a homeless one, who lives by asking for money or food.
Indebted ঋণী, কৃতজ্ঞ Owing money; grateful because of help given.
Bankruptcy দেউলিয়া অবস্থা The state of being completely lacking in a particular quality or value, especially money.
Disgrace অসম্মান, কলঙ্ক Loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonourable action.
Rustling মর্মরধ্বনি The sound of something soft and dry rubbing or moving.
Chilled (trees) ঠাণ্ডায় জমে যাওয়া (গাছ) Made cold.
Fireproof safe অগ্নিনিরোধক সিন্দুক A strongbox designed to protect its contents from fire.
Overcoat ওভারকোট, লম্বা কোট A long warm coat worn over other clothing.
Damp স্যাঁতসেঁতে, ভেজা Slightly wet.
Cutting (wind) তীব্র (বাতাস) (Of wind) extremely cold and penetrating.
Howling আর্তনাদ করা, গর্জন করা (Of the wind) blowing hard and making a loud wailing noise.
Strained (his eyes) ঠেলেঠুলে দেখার চেষ্টা করল (চোখ দিয়ে) Made an unusually great effort.
Statues ভাস্কর্য, মূর্তি Carved or cast figures of a person or animal, especially one that is life-size or larger.
Watchman পাহারাদার, চৌকিদার A man employed to look after an empty building, especially at night.
Shelter আশ্রয় A place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger.
Greenhouse গ্রিনহাউস, কাঁচের ঘর (চারাগাছের জন্য) A glass building in which plants that need protection from cold weather are grown.
Courage সাহস The ability to do something that frightens one; bravery.
Intention অভিপ্রায়, উদ্দেশ্য A thing intended; an aim or plan.
Suspicion সন্দেহ A feeling or thought that something is possible, likely, or true.
Entry (of the lodge) প্রবেশপথ (কুটিরের) An opening or passage allowing access to a place.
Groped (his way) হাতড়ে পথ খুঁজে নিল Felt about or searched blindly or uncertainly with the hands.
Passage করিডোর, সংকীর্ণ পথ A narrow way, typically allowing access in a building or between buildings.
Bedstead খাট, খাটের কাঠামো The framework of a bed.
Bedding বিছানাপত্র Coverings for a bed, such as sheets and blankets.
Cast-iron (stove) ঢালাই লোহার (চুলা) Made of a hard alloy of iron containing a high proportion of carbon.
Seals (on the door) সিলমোহর (দরজায়) Embossed emblems, figures, symbols, words, letters, etc., used as attestation or evidence of authenticity.
Intact অক্ষত Not damaged or impaired in any way; complete.
Emotion আবেগ, অনুভূতি A strong feeling deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.
Peeped উঁকি মারল Looked quickly and furtively at something, especially through a narrow opening.
Dimly অস্পষ্টভাবে, ক্ষীণভাবে In a way that is not shining brightly or clearly.
Stir (verb) নড়াচড়া করা Move or cause to move slightly.
Tapped টুকটুক শব্দ করল, হালকা টোকা দিল Struck (something) with a quick light blow or blows.
Response সাড়া, প্রতিক্রিয়া A verbal or written answer; a reaction to something.
Cautiously সতর্কতার সাথে In a way that deliberately avoids potential problems or dangers.
Rusty (lock) মরিচা ধরা (তালা) Affected by rust.
Grating (sound) কর্কশ (শব্দ) Sounding harsh and unpleasant.
Creaked ক্যাঁচক্যাঁচ শব্দ করল (Of an object, typically a wooden one) made a harsh, high-pitched sound when being moved or when pressure is applied.
Astonishment বিস্ময়, আশ্চর্য Great surprise.
Unlike ভিন্ন, অসদৃশ Different from; not like.
Ordinary সাধারণ With no special or distinctive features; normal.
Motionless নিশ্চল, স্থির Not moving; stationary.
Skeleton কঙ্কাল The internal or external framework of bone, cartilage, or other rigid material supporting or containing the body of an animal or plant. Used here to describe extreme thinness.
Shaggy (beard/head) ঝাঁকড়া, এলোমেলো (দাড়ি/মাথা) (Of hair, fur, etc.) long, thick, and unkempt.
Tint আভা, র रंजन A shade or variety of colour.
Hollow (cheeks) বসা, গর্ত হয়ে যাওয়া (গাল) Having a hole or empty space inside; (of a facial feature) deeply recessed.
Propped ঠেস দেওয়া Supported by placing something under or against.
Delicate সূক্ষ্ম, কোমল Very fine in texture or structure; easily broken or damaged.
Dreadful ভয়ঙ্কর, ভয়াবহ Causing or involving great suffering, fear, or unhappiness; extremely bad or serious.
Streaked (with silver) রেখাযুক্ত, ছোপ ধরা (রূপালি) Marked with long, thin lines of a different colour.
Emaciated শীর্ণকায়, কৃশ Abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or a lack of food.
Aged-looking বয়স্ক দেখতে Appearing old.
Bowed (head) নত (মাথা) Bent (the head or upper part of the body) as a sign of respect, greeting, or shame, or as a result of weariness.
Fine (handwriting) সুন্দর, পরিচ্ছন্ন (হাতের লেখা) Of high quality; elegant and delicate.
Creature প্রাণী, জীব (এখানে অসহায় অর্থে) An animal, as distinct from a human being. Here, used with pity.
Stifle শ্বাসরোধ করে মারা To kill by preventing from breathing.
Conscientious সচেতন, বিবেকবান Wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.
Expert বিশেষজ্ঞ A person who is very knowledgeable about or skilful in a particular area.
Violent (death) জোরপূর্বক, হিংস্র (মৃত্যু) Using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.
Associate (with other men) মিলামিশা করা (অন্যান্য মানুষের সাথে) Connect (someone or something) with something else in one's mind; to spend time with.
Conscience বিবেক An inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behaviour.
Beholds দেখেন, প্রত্যক্ষ করেন (Archaic) Sees or observes.
Despise ঘৃণা করা, অবজ্ঞা করা Feel contempt or a deep repugnance for.
Intently মনোযোগ সহকারে With earnest and eager attention.
Earthly (life) পার্থিব (জীবন) Relating to the earth or human life in this world.
Fragrant সুগন্ধি Having a pleasant or sweet smell.
Stags পূর্ণবয়স্ক পুরুষ হরিণ Adult male deer.
Wild boars বুনো শূকর Wild pigs.
Ethereal অপার্থিব, স্বর্গীয় Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems not to be of this world.
Magic জাদু The power of apparently influencing the course of events by using mysterious or supernatural forces.
Whispered ফিসফিস করে বলল Spoke very softly using one's breath rather than one's voice.
Whirl (noun) ঘূর্ণি, আবর্ত A rapid rotation or gyration. Here, a dizzying sensation.
Peaks শিখর, চূড়া The pointed tops of mountains.
Flood (the sky) প্লাবিত করা (আকাশ) Cover or submerge (an area) with a large amount of water. Here, used metaphorically for light.
Crimson গাঢ় লাল বর্ণ A rich deep red colour bordering on purple.
Lightning বিদ্যুৎ The occurrence of a natural electrical discharge of very short duration and high voltage between a cloud and the ground or within a cloud.
Cleaving বিদীর্ণ করা, চিরে ফেলা Splitting or severing (something), especially along a natural line or grain.
Storm-clouds ঝড়ের মেঘ Clouds that bring a storm.
Sirens সাইরেন (পুরাণোক্ত মোহিনী গায়িকা) (In Greek mythology) dangerous yet beautiful creatures, portrayed as femmes fatales who lured nearby sailors with their enchanting music and voices to shipwreck on the rocky coast of their island.
Strains (of pipes) সুর (বাঁশির) Tunes; melodies.
Shepherds' pipes রাখালদের বাঁশি Musical pipes played by shepherds.
Comely সুদর্শন, কমনীয় (Typically of a woman) pleasant to look at; attractive.
Converse আলাপ করা, কথোপকথন করা Engage in conversation.
Flung নিক্ষেপ করল, ছুঁড়ে দিল Past tense of fling; threw or hurled forcefully.
Bottomless pit অতল গহ্বর A hole so deep that it appears to have no bottom.
Miracles অলৌকিক ঘটনা Extraordinary and welcome events that are not explicable by natural or scientific laws and are therefore attributed to a divine agency.
Slain হত্যা করা হয়েছে এমন Past participle of slay; killed (someone) in a violent way.
Preached ধর্মপ্রচার করেছিল Delivered a sermon or religious address to an assembled group of people.
Conquered জয় করেছিল Overcame and took control of (a place or people) by military force.
Wisdom জ্ঞান, প্রজ্ঞা The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgement.
Unresting অবিশ্রান্ত Never resting; constantly active.
Compressed সংকুচিত, সংক্ষিপ্ত Flattened by pressure; squeezed or pressed together.
Compass (small compass) সীমা, পরিধি (ছোট পরিসর) Range or scope. Here, "in a small compass" means in a small space or condensed form.
Worthless মূল্যহীন Having no real value or use.
Fleeting ক্ষণস্থায়ী Lasting for a very short time.
Illusory মায়াময়, অলীক Based on illusion; not real.
Deceptive প্রতারণাপূর্ণ Giving an appearance or impression different from the true one; misleading.
Mirage মরীচিকা An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, especially the appearance of a sheet of water in a desert or on a hot road caused by the refraction of light from the sky by heated air.
Wipe you off মুছে ফেলা To eliminate or remove completely.
Mice burrowing ইঁদুরের গর্ত করা Mice making holes or tunnels, especially to live in.
Posterity উত্তর প্রজন্ম, বংশধর All future generations of people.
Immortal অমর Living forever; never dying or decaying.
Reason (noun) যুক্তি, বিচারবুদ্ধি The power of the mind to think, understand, and form judgements logically.
Path পথ A way or track laid down for walking or made by continual treading.
Lies (noun) মিথ্যা Untrue statements.
Hideousness কদর্যতা, বীভৎসতা The quality of being extremely ugly or unpleasant.
Marvel (verb) বিস্মিত হওয়া Be filled with wonder or astonishment.
Owing to কারণে, জন্য Because of or on account of.
Lizards টিকটিকি, গিরগিটি জাতীয় প্রাণী Reptiles that typically have a long body and tail, four legs, movable eyelids, and a rough, scaly, or spiny skin.
Sweating (horse) ঘর্মাক্ত (ঘোড়া) Exuding sweat.
Exchange (verb) বিনিময় করা Give something and receive something of the same kind in return.
Prove প্রমাণ করা Demonstrate the truth or existence of (something) by evidence or argument.
Renounce ত্যাগ করা, পরিত্যাগ করা Formally declare one's abandonment of (a claim, right, or possession).
Paradise স্বর্গ, নন্দনকানন (In some religions) heaven as the ultimate abode of the just. A place of extreme beauty, delight, or happiness.
Deprive বঞ্চিত করা Deny (a person or place) the possession or use of something.
Fixed (time) নির্দিষ্ট (সময়) Predetermined and not able to be changed.
Compact (noun) চুক্তি, সন্ধি A formal agreement or contract between two or more parties.
Weeping কান্না করা Shedding tears.
Contempt অবজ্ঞা, ঘৃণা The feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration.
Pale (faces) ফ্যাকাশে (মুখ) Light in colour or shade; containing little colour or pigment.
Flight (of his prisoner) পলায়ন (তার বন্দির) The action of fleeing or attempting to escape.
Arousing (talk) জাগ্রত করা, উস্কে দেওয়া (কথা) Evoking or awakening (a feeling, emotion, or response).
Unnecessary অপ্রয়োজনীয় Not needed.