Vocabulary Cards C1
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C1 noun
brine
নোনাজল
Meaning
Water saturated with salt, often used for preserving food.
Example
The olives were stored in brine to keep them fresh.
C1 verb, noun
bristle
রুক্ষ লোম; ক্ষিপ্ত হওয়া
Meaning
to react angrily or defensively; a short stiff hair or fiber
Example
The cat bristled when it saw the dog.
C1 adjective
bristling
উত্তেজিত; খাড়া দাঁড়ানো
Meaning
full of energy, anger, or excitement; showing bristles standing up
Example
He entered the room bristling with confidence.
C1 adjective
brittle
ভঙ্গুর
Meaning
easily broken or cracked; hard but liable to break
Example
The glass was so brittle that it cracked easily.
C1 verb
broach
উত্থাপন করা
Meaning
to bring up a subject for discussion
Example
She decided to broach the topic of salary with her manager.
C1 verb
broil
সেঁকা/গ্রিল করা
Meaning
To cook food by direct heat, usually under a grill or over a fire.
Example
She broiled the chicken until it was golden brown.
C1 noun
brokerage
দালাল প্রতিষ্ঠান
Meaning
A firm that acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers, often charging a fee.
Example
The real estate brokerage helped them find a new home.
C1 noun
bronchitis
ব্রংকাইটিস
Meaning
inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with acute bronchitis.
C1 verb
brood
ভাবনা করা, বাচ্চা পাখির দল
Meaning
to think deeply about something that makes one unhappy; also, a group of young birds hatched at the same time
Example
He sat alone, brooding over his failures.
C1 noun/verb
brook
ছোট নদী / সহ্য করা
Meaning
As a noun: a small natural stream; As a verb: to tolerate or endure something
Example
The village was built near a clear brook.
C1 noun
brunt
মূল আঘাত
Meaning
the worst part or main impact of something unpleasant
Example
The small town bore the brunt of the storm.
C1 noun
brutality
নৃশংসতা
Meaning
extreme cruelty or violence; savage or inhumane treatment
Example
The brutality of the attack shocked the entire community.
C1 verb
brutalize
নৃশংসভাবে নির্যাতন করা
Meaning
to treat someone with extreme violence or cruelty; to make something harsh or cruel
Example
The regime was accused of brutalizing innocent civilians.
C1 verb
budge
একটু নড়া / মত পরিবর্তন করা
Meaning
To move slightly; to change one’s opinion or position.
Example
Despite the pressure, he refused to budge from his decision.
C1 noun/adjective/verb
buff
ভক্ত / ঘষে চকচকে করা
Meaning
A fan or enthusiast; also to polish or shine something.
Example
He is a movie buff who watches films every weekend.
C1 noun
Bugle
শিঙ্গা
Meaning
a brass musical instrument similar to a trumpet but without valves, used especially for military calls
Example
The soldier played the bugle to signal the start of the ceremony.
C1 noun, verb
bulge
স্ফীতি / ফুলে ওঠা
Meaning
A swelling or protruding part; to swell outward or protrude.
Example
The bag began to bulge with too many books inside.
C1 noun
Bullock
বলদ
Meaning
a young bull; a castrated bull used for farm work
Example
The farmer used a bullock to plow the field.
C1 noun
bum
আলসে/কুঁজো
Meaning
informal term for the buttocks; also a homeless or lazy person
Example
He sat on his bum all day doing nothing.
C1 verb
bungle
গোলমাল করা
Meaning
To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently.
Example
He bungled the presentation and confused the audience.
C1 noun/verb
buoy
ভাসমান চিহ্ন, ভাসিয়ে রাখা
Meaning
A floating marker on water; to keep something afloat or encourage someone.
Example
The news buoyed their spirits after the loss.
C1 noun
buoyancy
ভাসমানতা, প্রফুল্লতা
Meaning
The ability to float in a liquid; cheerfulness and optimism.
Example
Her natural buoyancy lifted the mood of the group.
C1 adjective
buoyant
ভাসমান, প্রফুল্ল
Meaning
Able to float easily; cheerful and optimistic.
Example
She remained buoyant despite the difficulties.
C1 adjective
bureaucratic
আমলাতান্ত্রিক
Meaning
Involving or characterized by complex rules and procedures that can delay the achievement of goals.
Example
Bureaucratic red tape often delays project approvals.