Vocabulary means the vocabulary — that is, the set of words used in a language. A vocabulary is simply a collection of words that a person is trying to learn, memorize, or study.
Collocation means – the natural pairing or combination of words that are used together naturally, even though the words can be used separately to mean different things. Collocation is the combination of words that make the language sound natural when used together.
Collocation – Day 16
| Word | Collocation | Sentence |
| Systematic (পদ্ধতিগত) | systematic approach, systematic method, systematic study | She followed a systematic approach to organize her work, ensuring everything was done on time. |
| Eliminate (অপসারণ করা) | eliminate obstacles, eliminate errors, eliminate the need | The new software update will eliminate errors in the system and make it more efficient. |
| Span (সময়সীমা) | time span, lifespan, span of control | His time span in the company lasted over 20 years, during which he became a key figure. |
| Dedication (উৎসর্গ) | show dedication, dedication to work, personal dedication | His dedication to work was evident in his long hours spent in the office, striving to meet deadlines. |
| Determinant (সিদ্ধান্তকারী) | key determinant, major determinant, determinant factor | The key determinant of the company’s success was its ability to adapt to changing market demands. |
| Tactic (কৌশল) | military tactic, strategic tactic, marketing tactic | The marketing team used a unique marketing tactic to attract younger customers to their brand. |
| Deliberately (ইচ্ছাকৃতভাবে) | deliberately ignore, deliberately delay, deliberately provoke | He deliberately ignored her suggestions to focus on his own ideas during the meeting. |
| Casualty (হতাহত ব্যক্তি) | civilian casualty, casualty of war, severe casualty | The bomb explosion resulted in several civilian casualties, creating a crisis in the city. |
| Bombardment (বোমাবর্ষণ) | heavy bombardment, aerial bombardment, constant bombardment | The city endured a heavy bombardment during the war, leading to significant destruction. |
| Profound (গম্ভীর) | profound impact, profound effect, profound knowledge | The speaker’s words had a profound impact on the audience, leaving them deep in thought. |
Collocation – Day 17
| Word | Collocation | Sentence |
| Discover (আবিষ্কার করা) | discover a new element, discover a secret | Scientists discovered a new element last year. |
| Explain (ব্যাখ্যা করা) | explain the lesson, explain the situation | The teacher explained the lesson in detail. |
| Introduce (পরিচয় করিয়ে দেওয়া) | introduce a new policy, introduce a friend | The government introduced a new policy for education. |
| Complete (সম্পূর্ণ করা) | complete the project, complete a task | They have completed the project successfully. |
| Repair (মেরামত করা) | repair the road, repair a relationship | The road was repaired last week. |
| Emphasize (গুরুত্ব আরোপ করা) | emphasize the object, emphasize a point | The passive voice is used to emphasize the object. |
| Conduct (পরিচালনা করা) | conduct an experiment, conduct a meeting | The experiment was conducted in a controlled environment. |
| Investigate (তদন্ত করা) | investigate the case, investigate a crime | The police will investigate the case soon. |
| Reduce (হ্রাস করা) | reduce waste, reduce costs, reduce weight | Digital printing helps reduce waste and storage costs. |
| Value (মূল্যায়ন করা) | value physical books, value someone’s opinion | Many people still value physical books despite digital advancements. |
Collocation – Day 18
| Word | Sentence |
| Emigrated to ( বিদেশে পাড়ি জমানো/প্রবাসী হওয়া) | His family emigrated to Canada in search of a better life. |
| Vocal critic (প্রকাশ্য সমালোচক) | She has been a vocal critic of the government’s education policy. |
| Losing sight (দৃষ্টিশক্তি হারানো) | After the accident, he feared he was slowly losing sight in one eye. |
| Collapse from (অসুস্থ হয়ে পড়া বা ভেঙে পড়া) | The runner collapsed from exhaustion after completing the marathon. |
| Relentless dedication (অবিরাম নিষ্ঠা) | Her relentless dedication to research led to groundbreaking discoveries. |
| Gain recognition (স্বীকৃতি লাভ করা) | She worked hard for years to gain recognition as a talented artist. |
| Gather information (তথ্য সংগ্রহ করা) | The journalist spent months gathering information about the corruption scandal. |
| Fight back (প্রতিহত করা / প্রতিরোধ করা) | The army fought back against the enemy’s attack. |
| Explore the world (বিশ্ব ভ্রমণ করা / অনুসন্ধান করা) | He dreams of exploring the world after finishing his studies. |
| Make a wish (ইচ্ছে প্রকাশ করা/মনে আশা করা) | Close your eyes, make a wish, and blow out the candles! |
Collocation – Day 19
| Word | Sentence |
| Coral island (প্রবাল দ্বীপ) | Saint Martin’s is the only coral island in Bangladesh. |
| Ecological gem (পরিবেশগত রত্ন) | The island is considered an ecological gem due to its natural beauty. |
| Crystal-clear waters (স্বচ্ছ পরিষ্কার পানি) | Tourists are drawn to the crystal-clear waters surrounding the island. |
| Growing popularity (ক্রমবর্ধমান জনপ্রিয়তা) | The island’s growing popularity is putting pressure on its fragile environment. |
| Environmental degradation (পরিবেশগত অবনতি) | Environmental degradation is becoming a serious concern due to unregulated tourism. |
| Waste management (বর্জ্য ব্যবস্থাপনা) | Poor waste management is polluting the island’s beaches and waters. |
| Unchecked development (অনিয়ন্ত্রিত উন্নয়ন) | Unchecked development is threatening the island’s ecological balance. |
| Delicate ecosystem (স্পর্শকাতর বাস্তুতন্ত্র) | The delicate ecosystem of Saint Martin’s can be easily disturbed. |
| Coordinated action (সমন্বিত কার্যক্রম) | Experts have urged coordinated action to preserve the island’s environment. |
| Irreversible decline (অপরিবর্তনীয় পতন) | Without proper measures, the island may face irreversible decline. |
Collocation – Day 20
| Word | Sentence |
| Adopting a balanced lifestyle (একটি ভারসাম্যপূর্ণ জীবন ধারা গ্রহণ করা) | Adopting a balanced lifestyle helps improve both physical and mental health. |
| Maintaining well-being (সুস্থতা বজায় রাখা) | Regular exercise and a healthy diet are essential for maintaining well-being. |
| Managing stress (চাপ সামলানো) | Practicing meditation is an effective way of managing stress. |
| Setting boundaries (সীমা নির্ধারণ করা) | Setting boundaries between work and personal life can prevent burnout. |
| Spend quality time (গুণগত সময় কাটানো) | It’s important to spend quality time with family and friends. |
| Cultivate inner peace (অভ্যন্তরীণ শান্তি চর্চা করা) | She spends a few minutes meditating every morning to cultivate inner peace. |
| Sustainable lifestyle (টেকসই জীবনধারা) | They are committed to living a sustainable lifestyle. |
| Mindfulness practice (সচেতনতার চর্চা) | Mindfulness practice helps her stay focused and reduce anxiety. |
| Emotional well-being (মানসিক সুস্থতা) | Regular exercise contributes to emotional well-being. |
| Take action (ব্যবস্থা নেওয়া) | The government must take action to reduce air pollution. |
