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Binoy:
Word-212 (13-08-12)

ecology (noun)
প্রাকৃতিক পরিবেশ বা প্রতিবেশ; the relationships between the air, land, water, animals, plants, etc., usually of a particular area, or the scientific study of this
plant / animal / human ecology
the ecology movement
Oil pollution could damage the fragile ecology of the coral reefs.
The oil spill caused terrible damage to the fragile ecology of the coast.
She hopes to study ecology at college.

ecological (adjective)
পরিবেশগত; relating to ecology or the environment
an ecological disaster
the ecological movement
We risk upsetting the ecological balance of the area.
The destruction of the rain forests is an ecological disaster.

ecologically (adverb)
পরিবেশগতভাবে; in an ecological way
The system is both practical and ecologically sound.
It's an ecologically friendly/sound means of transportation.

ecologist (noun)
পরিবেশবিজ্ঞানী; an expert in ecology
Mr Aslam is a noted ecologist.

Compounds:

ecosystem (noun)
পরিবেশ-ব্যবস্থা; all the living things in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
Pollution can have disastrous effects on the delicately balanced ecosystem.

ecotourism (noun)
পরিবেশ-পর্যটন; the business of organizing holidays to places that people do not usually visit in a way which helps local people and does not damage the environment
Bangladesh has immense possibilities in ecotourism.

Binoy:
Word-213 (14-08-12)

efficient (adjective)
দক্ষ বা কার্যকর; working or operating quickly and effectively in an organized way
an efficient secretary
efficient heating equipment
the efficient use of energy
fuel-efficient cars
As we get older, our bodies become less efficient at burning up calories.
The city's transport system is one of the most efficient in Europe.
We need someone really efficient who can organize the office and make it run smoothly.

efficiently (adverb)
দক্ষতার সাথে;  in an efficient way
a very efficiently organized event
She runs the business very efficiently.

efficiency (noun)
দক্ষতা; the quality of doing sth well with no waste of time or money
improvements in efficiency at the factory
I was impressed by the efficiency with which she handled the crisis.
What is so impressive about their society is the efficiency of the public services.

Binoy:
Word-214 (15-08-12)

elaborate (adjective) [syn. detailed]
বিস্তারিত; containing a lot of careful detail or many detailed parts
elaborate designs
an elaborate computer system
She had prepared a very elaborate meal.
You want a plain blouse to go with that skirt - nothing too elaborate.
They're making the most elaborate preparations for the wedding.
He came out with such an elaborate excuse that I didn't quite believe him.

elaborately (adverb)
বিস্তারিতভাবে; in an elaborate way
an elaborately decorated room
It was the most elaborately decorated cake - all sugar flowers and bows.

elaborate (verb) [+ on / upon sth]
বিস্তারিত আলোচনা করা; to add more information or to explain or describe sth in a more detailed way
He said he was resigning but did not elaborate on his reasons.
She went on to elaborate her argument.
The minister said he was resigning, but refused to elaborate on his reasons for doing so.
In his plays he takes simple traditional tales and elaborates them.

elaboration (noun)
বিস্তারিত বর্ণনা; the act of explaining something
This point needs greater elaboration.
The importance of the plan needs no further elaboration.

Binoy:
Word-215 (16-08-12)

elated (adjective)
উল্লসিত; extremely happy and excited, often because something has happened or been achieved
They were elated at the result.
I was elated by the prospect of the new job ahead.
The prince was reported to be elated at/by the birth of his new daughter.

elation (noun)
উল্লাস; a state of extreme happiness or excitement
His elation knows no bound.
I do not find any word to express my elation.
There's a sense of elation at having completed a race of such length.

Binoy:
Word-216 (17-08-12)

elegant (adjective)
1. মনোহর বা আকর্ষণীয়; graceful and attractive in appearance or behaviour
an elegant woman
a very elegant suit / dress / room / restaurant
She was tall and elegant.

2. উতকৃষ্ট; (of a plan or an idea) clever but simple
an elegant idea
an elegant solution to the problem

elegantly (adverb)
সুন্দরভাবে; in an elegant way
elegantly dressed
She walked elegantly down the pavement.

elegance (noun)
উতকর্ষ; state of being elegant
It was her natural elegance that struck me.
the elegance of her clothes
She dresses with casual elegance.
His writing combines elegance and wit.

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