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Binoy:
Word-208 (09-08-12)

dynasty (noun)
রাজবংশ; a series of rulers or leaders who are all from the same family, or a period when a country is ruled by them
The Mogul dynasty ruled over India for centuries.
the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty
the Bangabandhu-Hasina dynasty
There was peace and prosperity in Bengal during Pal dynasty.

dynastic (adjective)
রাজবংশগত; of dynasty
dynastic history
his dynastic pride

Binoy:
Word-209 (10-08-12)

dysentery (noun)
আমাশয়; an infection of the bowels that causes severe diarrhoea with loss of blood
a symptom of dysentery
He is suffering from dysentery for three days.

Binoy:
Word-210 (11-08-12)

eager (adjective)  [+ to do sth / for sth]
আগ্রহী; wanting very much to do or have something, especially something interesting or enjoyable
the children's eager faces
eager crowds outside the stadium
She sounded very eager to meet you.
They crowded round the spokesperson, eager for any news.
She is eager for her parents' approval.
Everyone in the class seemed eager to learn.
They’re eager to please her.

eagerly (adverb)
আগ্রহ সহকারে; in an eager way
an eagerly awaited announcement
the band’s eagerly awaited new CD
They are eagerly waiting outside.

eagerness (noun)
আগ্রহ; state of being eager
I couldn’t hide my eagerness to get back home.
In their eagerness to find a solution, they have overlooked certain difficulties.

Idiom:

eager beaver
a person who is willing to work very hard
Jamal is always busy with computer; he is a eager beaver.

Binoy:
Word-211 (12-08-12)

earnest (adjective)
আন্তরিক; very serious and sincere
an earnest young man
Despite her earnest efforts, she could not find a job.
He was a very earnest young man.

earnestly (adverb)
আন্তরিকভাবে; in an earnest manner
I earnest request you to help me.

earnestness (noun)
আন্তরিকতা; state of being earnest
He lacks earnestness in his efforts.

Phrases:

in deadly earnest
অত্যন্ত আন্তরিক; completely serious
These fanatics are in deadly earnest when they say they want to destroy all forms of government.
You may laugh but I’m in deadly earnest.

in earnest
অধিকতর আন্তরিক ও উদ্দীপনাপূর্ণ; more seriously and with more force or effort than before
The work on the house will begin in earnest on Monday.
The election campaign has begun in earnest.
I could tell she spoke in earnest.
I thought he was joking - I didn't realize he was in earnest.

Binoy:
Word-211 (12-08-12)

eccentric (adjective)
অদ্ভূত, অস্বাভাবিক, পাগলাটে; strange or unusual, sometimes in an amusing way
eccentric behaviour / clothes
an eccentric aunt

eccentric (noun)
অদ্ভূত, অস্বাভাবিক, পাগলাটে লোক; a strange or unusual person
My mother's a bit of an eccentric.
Most people considered him a harmless eccentric.

eccentrically (adverb)
অদ্ভূত বা অস্বাভাবিকভাবে; in an eccentric way
He reacted to my words eccentrically.

eccentricity (noun)
অদ্ভূত বা অস্বাভাবিক ভাব; the state of being eccentric or an eccentric action
Her eccentricities get stranger by the day.
As a teacher, she had a reputation for eccentricity.
Anik was noted for the eccentricity of his clothes.
We all have our little eccentricities.

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