Vocabulary on 24th August 2025 (Words: 1. BUSTLING; 2. HYPERTENSIVE; 3. RIFE; 4. THYME)

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Word Meanings:

1. BUSTLING= কর্মচঞ্চল, ব্যস্ত, কোলাহলপূর্ণ; lively, busy, crowded, vibrant, active, noisy, energetic, thriving, animated, hectic (V. to bustle= to move energetically or busily; hurry, rush, scurry)

2. HYPERTENSIVE= উচ্চরক্তচাপজনিত, হাইপারটেনশন-সম্পর্কিত; having high blood pressure, suffering from hypertension

3. RIFE= ব্যাপক, প্রচলিত, ছড়িয়ে পড়া; widespread, prevalent, common, rampant, ubiquitous, extensive, universal, endemic, pervasive, overflowing

4. THYME= থাইম ( একটি সুগন্ধি ভেষজ গাছ/মসলা); a fragrant herb used in cooking; spice, seasoning, herb

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Sentences:

1. On Friday, the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), a globally recognised organisation that classifies the severity of food insecurity and malnutrition, found that three key thresholds for a declaration of famine had been met in the once “BUSTLING” commercial and administrative hub.

2. “I do not have the strength to stand in line waiting to get my share [of any food aid]. One time I fainted while waiting. The sun was very hot and I am “HYPERTENSIVE”. Because of the heat, my blood pressure dropped and I lost consciousness,” Saleh said.

3. In Gaza City, families sleep in the open on streets without shelter or pack into crowded, damaged apartments or tented camps where flies, mosquitoes and infectious diseases are “RIFE”.

4. In the evening, we usually eat “THYME” or cheese with bread and sometimes just bread alone.