What is the meaning of Quaint?
A
Modern
B
Unusual and charming
C
Ordinary
D
Ugly
উত্তরের বিবরণ
সঠিক উত্তর হলো: Unusual and charming।
Quaint (adjective) শব্দের অর্থ হলো এমন কিছু যা অদ্ভুত হলেও আকর্ষক এবং বিশেষত পুরানো ধাঁচের। বাংলায় এর অর্থ হতে পারে অদ্ভুত কিন্তু আকর্ষক, খেয়ালি।
উদাহরণ বাক্য:
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He was wearing a quaint dress।
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In Spain, we visited a cobblestone plaza with quaint little cafés around its perimeter।
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"To err is human, to forgive, divine" this quote is from -
Created: 2 weeks ago
A
The Dunciad
B
An Essay on Man
C
The Rape of the Lock
D
An Essay on Criticism
The quote “To err is human, to forgive, divine” is from An Essay on Criticism by Alexander Pope
Explanation:
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An Essay on Criticism is a didactic poem written in heroic couplets.
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Pope was inspired by Horace’s Ars Poetica, and the poem provides guidance on literary criticism and moral conduct.
About Alexander Pope:
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A leading poet of the English Augustan Age, renowned for epigrammatic wit.
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Known as a Mock-Heroic poet, his works combine intricate ideas with polished language.
Notable Works:
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An Essay on Criticism
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The Rape of the Lock
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The Dunciad
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An Essay on Man
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Eloisa to Abelard
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Windsor-Forest
Famous Quotes by Pope:
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“A little learning is a dangerous thing.”
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“To err is human, to forgive, divine.”
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“Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.”
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“Blessed is the man who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.”
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“Hope springs eternal in the human breast.”
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“The proper study of mankind is man.”
Source: Britannica
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Choose the antonym of “Adversity”:
Created: 1 month ago
A
Misfortune
B
Hardship
C
Prosperity
D
Calamity
Correct Answer
গ) Prosperity ✅
Explanation:
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Adversity (Noun)
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Bangla Meaning: নিদারুণ দুর্দশা, দৈবদোষ, দুঃখযন্ত্রণা।
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English Meaning: a state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune.
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Prosperity (Noun)
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Bangla Meaning: সমৃদ্ধি, শ্রীবৃদ্ধি, সৌভাগ্য, সাফল্য, উন্নতি।
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English Meaning: the condition of being successful or thriving.
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Other Options
ক) Misfortune → দুর্ভাগ্যজনক ঘটনা; অনর্থপাত।
খ) Hardship → কষ্টকর পরিস্থিতি; suffering।
ঘ) Calamity → দুর্দৈব, বিপর্যয়, চরম দুর্দশা।
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At the beginning of the play, what does the ghost of King Hamlet command his son, Hamlet, to do?
Created: 3 weeks ago
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Flee Denmark to save his own life.
B
Marry Ophelia immediately for political stability.
C
Avenge his "foul and most unnatural murder."
D
Seize the throne from Claudius by force.
English
Corruption wins not more than honesty-William Shakespeare
English Grammar
English Literature
Summary:
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The Ghost of King Hamlet appears to his son, Prince Hamlet, and reveals a terrible secret: he was murdered by his own brother, Claudius, who is now the new King of Denmark and married to Hamlet's mother, Queen Gertrude.
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The Ghost's explicit command to Hamlet is to seek revenge for this murder. He states:
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The Ghost instructs Hamlet not to harm his mother, Queen Gertrude, but the primary and defining command is the call for vengeance against Claudius.
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Correct Answer: Option C
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