(a) First Language : কোনো ব্যক্তির মাতৃভাষাকে বলা হয় First Language। এ ভাষা সাধারণত হয় Natural (স্বাভাবিক /প্রাকৃতিক) ও spontaneous (স্বতঃস্ফূর্ত)। তেমনিভাবে কোনো দেশে বহুল ব্যবহৃত প্রধান ভাষাকেও First Language বলা যায় ।

(b) Lingua Franca: A shared language of communication used between people whose main languages are different অর্থাৎ বিভিন্ন ভাষাভাষী জনগোষ্ঠী একত্র হলে তাদের মধ্যে ভাবের আদান প্রদানের জন্য যে Common language ব্যবহৃত হয় তাকে Lingua Franca বলে ।
(c) First Aid: Simple medical treatment that is given to somebody before a doctor comes or before the person can be taken to a hospital অর্থাৎ ডাক্তার দেখানোর পূর্বে অথবা হাসপাতালে নেয়ার পূর্বে যে সামান্য চিকিৎসা দেয়া হয় তাকে First Aid বা প্রাথমিক চিকিৎসা বলা হয় ।

(d) Dilly Dally : টালবাহানা করে সময় নষ্ট করাকে Dilly Dally বলে। যেমন -The government is following dilly dally policy.

(e) Bill of fare : কোন রেস্তোরায় যেসব খাবার পাওয়া যায়, মূল্যসহ ঐ খাবারসমূহের তালিকাকে Bill of fare বলে ।

(f) Three score Score-এর সাধারণ অর্থ হচ্ছে পয়েন্ট বা সংখ্যা। কিন্তু score-এর অন্য যে অর্থ আছে তা হচ্ছে 20। সুতরাং three score অর্থ 3 x 20 = 60

(g) Bottom line: কোনো কিছুর গুরুত্বপূর্ণ অংশ বা পয়েন্টকে bottom line বলে ।

(h) Boot Leg : Made and sold illegally অর্থাৎ কোনোকিছু অবৈধভাবে তৈরি ও বিক্রন/পাচার করাকে boot leg বলে।

(i) Optical illusion: Something that tricks your eyes and makes you think that you can see something that is not there-চোখে ভেলকি লাগিয়ে এমন কিছু দেখানো আসলে তা সেখানে নেই। একে Optical illusion বলে ।

(j) Bull Market: A period during which share prices are rising and people are buying shares— যে সময়ে শেয়ার বাজারে শেয়ারের দাম হঠাৎ বেড়ে যায় এবং মানুষ বেশি বেশি শেয়ার কিনতে থাকে সেই সময়কে Bull Market বলা হয়।

(k) Blue Chip: An investment thought to be safe and likely to make a profit. মুনাফা লাভের সম্ভাবনা আছে এমন নিরাপদ বিনিয়োগকে Blue chip বলে।

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Biology is the Study of the forms of life. What is theology, geology, astrology and zoology?

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Theology is the study of religious faith, practice, and experience, especially the study of God and religious truth.

Geology is the science that deals with the earth's physical structure and substance, its history, and the processes that act on it.

Astrology is the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs and the natural world.

Zoology is the scientific study of the behavior, structure, physiology, classification, and distribution of animals.

Here are the detailed explanations for each field mentioned:

Theology: This academic discipline explores the nature of God, religious beliefs, spiritual practices, and the relationship between humanity and the divine. It often involves systematic inquiry into religious texts, traditions, and ethical frameworks.
Geology: A branch of Earth science, geology investigates the solid Earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the processes by which they change over time. It studies the composition, structure, physical properties, and history of Earth's components and processes like plate tectonics, volcanism, and erosion.
Astrology: Historically a respected academic discipline, astrology is now generally considered a pseudoscience. It asserts a relationship between astronomical phenomena and events in the human world, such as personality traits, human destiny, and worldly events, based on the positions and movements of celestial bodies at the time of a person's birth or a significant event. It is distinct from astronomy, which is the scientific study of celestial objects and phenomena.
Zoology: As a major branch of biology, zoology is dedicated to the study of the animal kingdom. It encompasses various sub-disciplines, including animal physiology, anatomy, behavior (ethology), ecology, evolution, and classification (taxonomy), providing a comprehensive understanding of animal life.

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উত্তরঃ The food was very tasty.

The word "tasteful" describes something that shows good aesthetic judgment or is arranged in an attractive, pleasing manner (e.g., "a tasteful decoration," "a tasteful outfit"). It refers to style or aesthetics, not flavor.

On the other hand, "tasty" is the adjective used to describe food that has a pleasant and enjoyable flavor. Therefore, when referring to the deliciousness of food, "tasty" or "delicious" is the correct word to use.

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