Ayesha was a sophomore at Dhaka University. Her specialty was astronomy, but she couldn't prove herself. One night she was looking at the sky through the campus telescope. She had to write a composition about stars, but she was embarrassed because her knowledge seemed secondary compared to others. She had occasional success, but she reasonably considered herself weak. Professor Rahman told her that this opportunity was exclusively for her, because she was the only student who deserved this distinction. She had to incorporate new methods into her research. Students from neighboring departments also wanted to help her. Although she was temporarily frustrated, additionally her morale increased. The research was complicated, but she didn't give up. She realized she could be a beneficiary of a big project. She had to be accountable for her work. She worked sufficiently and one day discovered a new star. There was no doubt whatsoever that she had succeeded. That day she stood straighten and understood that perseverance is the key to success.
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/əˈkaʊn.tə.bəl/
adjective
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responsible for your decisions or actions and expected to explain them when you are asked
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The government should be held accountable for its policies. |
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responsible, answerable, liable, culpable
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unaccountable, irresponsible, exempt
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held accountable, accountable for, accountable to
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/əˈdɪʃənəli/
adverb
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in addition to what has been said or done
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Additionally, we offer discounts for early bookings. |
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furthermore, moreover, also, as well
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however, nevertheless
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additionally, additionally offer, additionally provide
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🎁
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/ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəri/
noun
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a person who receives something, especially money or property, from a will or insurance policy
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She is the sole beneficiary of her father’s estate. |
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recipient, heir, inheritor, grantee
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donor, benefactor
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sole beneficiary, named beneficiary, policy beneficiary, estate beneficiary
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🌀
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/ˈkɒmplɪˌkeɪtɪd/
adjective
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consisting of many interconnected parts; difficult to understand
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The instructions for the machine are too complicated to follow. |
make things complicated |
to make something unnecessarily difficult
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complex, difficult, intricate, involved, confusing
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simple, easy, clear
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complicated process, complicated situation, complicated issue, complicated relationship
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🎶
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noun
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the act of creating a piece of writing, music, or art; the way parts are arranged
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Her composition won first prize in the contest. |
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essay, creation, arrangement, piece, structure
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disorder, disorganization
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musical composition, written composition, composition skills, composition contest
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/dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
noun
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a difference or contrast between similar things or people; excellence that sets someone apart
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She graduated with distinction from the university. |
make a distinction |
to draw a clear difference between things
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difference, contrast, excellence, honor, separation
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similarity, sameness, mediocrity
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with distinction, fine distinction, make a distinction, subtle distinction
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/ɪmˈbærəst/
adjective
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feeling awkward, ashamed, or self-conscious about something
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He felt embarrassed when he forgot her name. |
embarrassed silence |
an uncomfortable quietness after something awkward happens
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ashamed, awkward, uneasy, flustered, humiliated
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confident, proud, relaxed
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feel embarrassed, look embarrassed, deeply embarrassed, embarrassed smile
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/ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/
adverb
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only; not shared with others
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This service is available exclusively to premium members. |
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solely, only, entirely, uniquely, purely
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jointly, commonly, generally
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exclusively for, available exclusively, exclusively designed, exclusively produced
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/ɪnˈkɔːpəreɪt/
verb
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incorporated
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incorporated
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incorporates
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incorporating
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to include something as part of a whole; to form a legal corporation
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The teacher incorporated new technology into her lessons. |
incorporate into |
to include something as part of a larger thing
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integrate, combine, include, merge, embody
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exclude, remove, separate
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incorporate into, incorporate ideas, incorporate changes
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/ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
adjective
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situated near or next to another place; adjacent or nearby.
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They visited a neighboring village for the festival. |
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adjacent, nearby, adjoining, close, proximate
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distant, remote, far
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neighboring country, neighboring house, neighboring state, neighboring area
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/əˈkeɪʒənəl/
adjective
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happening or done sometimes but not regularly or often
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He makes occasional visits to his hometown. |
occasional table |
a small table used when needed
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infrequent, irregular, periodic, sporadic, intermittent
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regular, constant, frequent
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occasional visit, occasional rain, occasional use, occasional meeting
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/ˈriː.zən.ə.bli/
adverb
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in a sensible way; fairly; to a moderate degree
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The hotel room was reasonably priced for the location. |
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fairly, moderately, sensibly, logically
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unreasonably, extremely, irrationally
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reasonably priced, reasonably good, reasonably sure
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adjective
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Less important than something else; derived from or dependent on something primary.
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Safety is our primary concern, while speed is only secondary. |
secondary role |
A role of lesser importance compared to the main one.
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minor, subordinate, auxiliary, less important, dependent
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primary, main, chief
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secondary school, secondary importance, secondary effect
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🎓
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/ˈsɑːfmɔːr/
noun
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a student in their second year of study at a university or high school
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He’s a sophomore in college, studying computer science. |
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second-year student
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freshman, junior, senior
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sophomore year, sophomore student, sophomore class
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🎯
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/ˈspɛʃəlti/
noun
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a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels
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Her specialty is pediatric medicine. |
house specialty |
a dish or item that a restaurant is particularly known for
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expertise, forte, field, focus, skill
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weakness, generality
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medical specialty, house specialty, area of specialty, legal specialty
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/ˈstreɪtən/
verb
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straightened
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straightened
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straightens
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straightening
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to make something straight or tidy; to correct or organize
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She straightened her hair before the meeting. |
straighten out |
to resolve a problem or confusion
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align, adjust, organize, fix, arrange
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bend, twist
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straighten hair, straighten up, straighten out, straighten posture
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✅
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/səˈfɪʃəntli/
adverb
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to an adequate degree or extent
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She studied sufficiently to pass the exam. |
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adequately, enough, satisfactorily
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insufficiently, inadequately
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sufficiently prepared, sufficiently large, sufficiently skilled
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🔭
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/ˈtɛlɪˌskoʊp/
noun
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An optical instrument used to make distant objects appear closer and larger by collecting and focusing light.
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The astronomer used a telescope to observe the distant planets. |
turn the telescope on |
to focus on or direct attention toward something
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scope, spyglass, binoculars, glass
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microscope, naked eye
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powerful telescope, optical telescope, space telescope, through a telescope
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⏳
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/ˈtɛmpərɛrɪli/
adverb
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for a limited time; not permanently
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The road is closed temporarily for repairs. |
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briefly, momentarily, temporarily, short-term
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permanently, forever
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temporarily closed, temporarily unavailable, temporarily suspended
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❌
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/wɒtˈsəʊɛvər/
adverb
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used for emphasis after a negative statement to mean 'at all'
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She has no interest in the matter whatsoever. |
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at all, in any way, in any respect
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some, any, much
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whatsoever reason, whatsoever means, whatsoever interest
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