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Chapter: Unconventional Jobs

📚 Vocabulary

English For Today Classes Nine and Ten

⭐ Most Important Exam Words

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📃 Word Formation Rules

► unconventional = un- + conventional; the prefix un- forms the opposite meaning.

► medicinal = medicine + -al; the suffix -al forms an adjective.

► professionally = professional + -ly; the suffix -ly forms an adverb.

► creative = create + -ive; the suffix -ive forms an adjective.

► arrangement = arrange + -ment; the suffix -ment forms a noun.

► apprenticeship = apprentice + -ship; the suffix -ship forms a noun denoting a state, skill or position.

► fragrance = fragrant + -ance; the suffix -ance forms an abstract noun.

► diligence = diligent + -ence; the suffix -ence forms an abstract noun.

► employment = employ + -ment; the suffix -ment forms a noun related to work.

► unusual = un- + usual; the prefix un- changes the meaning to its opposite.

1. Lesson 1: Jobs and Career Choices (8 words)

unconventional[/ˌʌnkənˈvenʃənəl/]adjmedium

Meaning: প্রচলিত নয় এমন; ব্যতিক্রমী

Alt: সাধারণ রীতির বাইরে

Example: Sayeed chose an unconventional career as a nursery owner.

Syn: unusualAnt: conventional

💡 Exam tip: Use it to describe a job or lifestyle that is different from the usual one.

entrepreneur[/ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜːr/]nounhard

Meaning: উদ্যোক্তা

Alt: ব্যবসা শুরু ও পরিচালনাকারী ব্যক্তি

Example: The young entrepreneur started a successful plant nursery.

Syn: businesspersonAnt: employee

💡 Exam tip: Remember: an entrepreneur takes risks to establish a business.

steady[/ˈstedi/]adjeasy

Meaning: স্থির; নিয়মিত

Alt: নিরাপদ ও নিরবচ্ছিন্ন

Example: Many people prefer a steady job with a regular salary.

Syn: stableAnt: unstable

💡 Exam tip: Steady income means নিয়মিত আয়.

nursery[/ˈnɜːrsəri/]nouneasy

Meaning: চারা গাছের বাগান

Alt: শিশুদের পরিচর্যার স্থান

Example: He owns a nursery where many kinds of plants are grown.

Syn: plant garden

💡 Exam tip: In this chapter, nursery means a place where young plants are cultivated.

sapling[/ˈsæplɪŋ/]nounmedium

Meaning: চারা গাছ

Alt: অল্পবয়সী ছোট গাছ

Example: Kamal collects unknown saplings from the countryside.

Syn: young treeAnt: mature tree

💡 Exam tip: Sapling is a common vocabulary word related to nature and gardening.

graft[/ɡrɑːft/]verbhard

Meaning: কলম করা

Alt: একটি গাছের অংশ অন্য গাছে সংযুক্ত করা

Example: The gardener knows how to graft one plant onto another.

Syn: budAnt: separate

💡 Exam tip: Graft can also be a noun, meaning the joined part of a plant.

diligent[/ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/]adjmedium

Meaning: পরিশ্রমী; অধ্যবসায়ী

Alt: কাজে যত্নশীল ও নিয়মিত

Example: Sayeed is diligent in taking care of his nursery.

Syn: hardworkingAnt: lazy

💡 Exam tip: Diligent is a positive adjective often used in character descriptions.

rustic[/ˈrʌstɪk/]adjmedium

Meaning: গ্রাম্য; সাদাসিধে

Alt: গ্রামাঞ্চলের সরল জীবনধারাসংক্রান্ত

Example: His friends are surprised by his rustic lifestyle.

Syn: ruralAnt: urban

💡 Exam tip: Rustic life means a simple life close to nature.

2. Lesson 1: Nature, Work and Lifestyle (8 words)

budding[/ˈbʌdɪŋ/]nounhard

Meaning: কুঁড়ি তৈরি করার প্রক্রিয়া

Alt: উদীয়মান বা বিকাশমান অবস্থা

Example: Budding is one of the important tasks in a nursery.

Syn: sproutingAnt: withering

💡 Exam tip: In gardening, budding means growing a new plant from a bud.

sapling[/ˈsæplɪŋ/]nouneasy

Meaning: চারা গাছ

Alt: তরুণ গাছ

Example: The nursery sells healthy saplings to local people.

Syn: young plantAnt: old tree

💡 Exam tip: Do not confuse sapling with seed; a sapling is already a young plant.

timber[/ˈtɪmbər/]nounmedium

Meaning: কাঠ

Alt: নির্মাণ বা জ্বালানির জন্য ব্যবহৃত গাছের কাঠ

Example: The nursery produces timber and medicinal plants.

Syn: wood

💡 Exam tip: Timber is usually uncountable when it means wood as a material.

medicinal[/məˈdɪsɪnəl/]adjmedium

Meaning: ঔষধি

Alt: রোগ নিরাময়ে ব্যবহৃত

Example: Many medicinal plants grow in Bangladesh.

Syn: healingAnt: harmful

💡 Exam tip: The noun form is medicine and the adverb form is medicinally.

stuffy[/ˈstʌfi/]adjeasy

Meaning: বদ্ধ; বাতাসহীন

Alt: অস্বস্তিকরভাবে গুমোট

Example: Kamal disliked working in a stuffy office.

Syn: airlessAnt: airy

💡 Exam tip: Stuffy is often used to describe a room with little fresh air.

gadget[/ˈɡædʒɪt/]nouneasy

Meaning: ছোট যন্ত্র বা উপকরণ

Alt: কাজে ব্যবহৃত আধুনিক বৈদ্যুতিক যন্ত্র

Example: Gadgets do not attract Kamal because he loves nature.

Syn: device

💡 Exam tip: Use gadget for a small useful machine or electronic device.

chores[/tʃɔːrz/]nouneasy

Meaning: গৃহস্থালির কাজ

Alt: নিয়মিত ছোটখাটো কাজ

Example: He does his own household chores.

Syn: tasksAnt: leisure

💡 Exam tip: Chores is generally used in the plural form.

decent[/ˈdiːsənt/]adjeasy

Meaning: মোটামুটি ভালো; সম্মানজনক

Alt: শোভন ও গ্রহণযোগ্য

Example: He earns enough money to lead a decent life.

Syn: respectableAnt: poor

💡 Exam tip: A decent life means a reasonably comfortable and respectable life.

3. Lesson 2: Weird and Unusual Jobs (8 words)

weird[/wɪərd/]adjeasy

Meaning: অদ্ভুত; উদ্ভট

Alt: স্বাভাবিকের চেয়ে খুব আলাদা

Example: Some people earn money from weird jobs.

Syn: strangeAnt: normal

💡 Exam tip: Weird, strange and odd are frequent synonyms in this lesson.

odd[/ɒd/]adjeasy

Meaning: অদ্ভুত; বিচিত্র

Alt: সাধারণ বা প্রত্যাশিত নয় এমন

Example: Picking up chewing gum may seem like an odd job.

Syn: unusualAnt: usual

💡 Exam tip: Odd can also mean an individual number, such as three or five.

unexpected[/ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/]adjeasy

Meaning: অপ্রত্যাশিত

Alt: যা আগে থেকে অনুমান করা যায় না

Example: The text introduces several unexpected careers.

Syn: surprisingAnt: expected

💡 Exam tip: The prefix un- changes expected into its opposite.

unconventional[/ˌʌnkənˈvenʃənəl/]adjmedium

Meaning: অপ্রচলিত

Alt: প্রচলিত পেশার বাইরে

Example: An unconventional job can provide freedom and enjoyment.

Syn: non-traditionalAnt: traditional

💡 Exam tip: Use it in essays about career choice and modern employment.

assess[/əˈses/]verbmedium

Meaning: মূল্যায়ন করা

Alt: কোনো বিষয়ের মান বা অবস্থা বিচার করা

Example: Someone must assess whether the furniture is comfortable.

Syn: evaluateAnt: ignore

💡 Exam tip: Assessment is the noun form of assess.

construct[/kənˈstrʌkt/]verbmedium

Meaning: নির্মাণ করা

Alt: অংশ জুড়ে কিছু তৈরি করা

Example: Some specialists construct glass eyeballs.

Syn: buildAnt: destroy

💡 Exam tip: Construct is a verb; construction is its noun form.

freelancer[/ˈfriːlænsər/]nounmedium

Meaning: স্বাধীনভাবে কাজ করা ব্যক্তি

Alt: কোনো প্রতিষ্ঠানের স্থায়ী কর্মী নয় এমন কর্মী

Example: A freelancer can work for different clients.

Syn: independent workerAnt: permanent employee

💡 Exam tip: Freelancers often work part-time and choose their own schedules.

career[/kəˈrɪər/]nouneasy

Meaning: পেশাজীবন

Alt: দীর্ঘমেয়াদি পেশাগত জীবন

Example: Choosing a career is an important decision in life.

Syn: profession

💡 Exam tip: Career refers to a long-term occupation, while job may refer to a particular position.

4. Lesson 2: Employment and Career Planning (8 words)

recruit[/rɪˈkruːt/]verbmedium

Meaning: নিয়োগ করা

Alt: কাজের জন্য নতুন কর্মী গ্রহণ করা

Example: Some companies recruit people for unusual jobs.

Syn: hireAnt: dismiss

💡 Exam tip: Recruit can be both a verb and a noun.

paycheck[/ˈpeɪtʃek/]nouneasy

Meaning: বেতন বা মজুরির চেক

Alt: কাজের বিনিময়ে প্রাপ্ত অর্থ

Example: Before choosing a job, find out whether you will get a paycheck.

Syn: salary

💡 Exam tip: Paycheck is usually written as one word in American English.

diploma[/dɪˈploʊmə/]nouneasy

Meaning: সনদপত্র

Alt: শিক্ষা বা প্রশিক্ষণ সম্পন্ন করার প্রমাণপত্র

Example: Some jobs require a diploma or special training.

Syn: certificate

💡 Exam tip: Diploma is related to formal education and professional qualifications.

income[/ˈɪnkʌm/]nouneasy

Meaning: আয়

Alt: কাজ বা বিনিয়োগ থেকে পাওয়া অর্থ

Example: A part-time job can provide a secondary income.

Syn: earningsAnt: expenditure

💡 Exam tip: Income is money received; expenditure is money spent.

challenge[/ˈtʃælɪndʒ/]nouneasy

Meaning: চ্যালেঞ্জ; কঠিন কাজ

Alt: দক্ষতা পরীক্ষা করে এমন পরিস্থিতি

Example: An unusual career may be a challenging experience.

Syn: difficultyAnt: ease

💡 Exam tip: Challenge can also be used as a verb: The task challenged him.

roadmap[/ˈroʊdmæp/]nounmedium

Meaning: পরিকল্পনার পথনির্দেশ

Alt: লক্ষ্যে পৌঁছানোর বিস্তারিত পরিকল্পনা

Example: These questions help you draw a career roadmap.

Syn: planAnt: confusion

💡 Exam tip: Career roadmap is a useful phrase for writing about future plans.

secondary[/ˈsekənderi/]adjeasy

Meaning: গৌণ; দ্বিতীয়

Alt: প্রধান নয় এমন

Example: Freelancing can be a source of secondary income.

Syn: additionalAnt: primary

💡 Exam tip: Secondary income means extra income besides the main income.

experience[/ɪkˈspɪəriəns/]nouneasy

Meaning: অভিজ্ঞতা

Alt: কাজ বা ঘটনার মাধ্যমে অর্জিত জ্ঞান

Example: Part-time work helps students gain valuable experience.

Syn: knowledgeAnt: inexperience

💡 Exam tip: Experience is uncountable when it means general knowledge or skill.

5. Lesson 3: Florist and Floral Career (8 words)

florist[/ˈflɔːrɪst/]nouneasy

Meaning: ফুল বিক্রেতা বা ফুলসজ্জাকারী

Alt: ফুল নিয়ে পেশাগতভাবে কাজ করেন এমন ব্যক্তি

Example: A florist prepares beautiful displays for special events.

Syn: flower designer

💡 Exam tip: Florist is the key occupation word in Lesson 3.

floral[/ˈflɔːrəl/]adjmedium

Meaning: ফুলসংক্রান্ত

Alt: ফুল দিয়ে তৈরি বা ফুলের নকশাযুক্ত

Example: She has a successful floral business.

Syn: flower-related

💡 Exam tip: Floral is an adjective; flora is the noun for plant life.

fragrance[/ˈfreɪɡrəns/]nounmedium

Meaning: সুগন্ধ

Alt: মনোরম গন্ধ

Example: The shop was full of colour and fragrance.

Syn: scentAnt: odour

💡 Exam tip: Fragrance has a positive meaning, unlike unpleasant odour.

display[/dɪˈspleɪ/]nouneasy

Meaning: প্রদর্শনী; সাজানো উপস্থাপন

Alt: দর্শনীয়ভাবে সাজানো বস্তুসমষ্টি

Example: The florist created an attractive floral display.

Syn: exhibitionAnt: concealment

💡 Exam tip: Display can be both a noun and a verb.

anniversary[/ˌænɪˈvɜːrsəri/]nounmedium

Meaning: বার্ষিকী

Alt: কোনো গুরুত্বপূর্ণ ঘটনার প্রতিবছরের স্মরণদিন

Example: Roses are often given on marriage anniversaries.

Syn: commemoration

💡 Exam tip: Wedding anniversary is a common collocation.

aesthetic[/iːsˈθetɪk/]adjhard

Meaning: নান্দনিক

Alt: সৌন্দর্য ও শিল্পরুচিসংক্রান্ত

Example: A florist needs aesthetic sense to arrange flowers beautifully.

Syn: artisticAnt: unattractive

💡 Exam tip: Aesthetic sense means the ability to appreciate and create beauty.

proportion[/prəˈpɔːrʃən/]nounhard

Meaning: অনুপাত; সামঞ্জস্যপূর্ণ মাপ

Alt: বিভিন্ন অংশের সঠিক সম্পর্ক

Example: A good florist understands colour, shape and proportion.

Syn: balanceAnt: imbalance

💡 Exam tip: Use proportion when discussing design and balanced arrangement.

apprenticeship[/əˈprentɪʃɪp/]nounhard

Meaning: শিক্ষানবিশি

Alt: অভিজ্ঞ ব্যক্তির অধীনে কাজ শিখবার প্রশিক্ষণ

Example: Most florists learn the trade through apprenticeship.

Syn: training

💡 Exam tip: An apprentice learns a trade by working under an expert.

6. Lesson 3: Skills, Training and Advantages (8 words)

professionally[/prəˈfeʃənəli/]advmedium

Meaning: পেশাগতভাবে

Alt: দক্ষতা ও নিয়ম মেনে

Example: Flowers can earn a living if they are handled professionally.

Syn: expertlyAnt: amateurishly

💡 Exam tip: Professionally is the adverb form of professional.

passion[/ˈpæʃən/]nouneasy

Meaning: গভীর আগ্রহ বা ভালোবাসা

Alt: কোনো কাজের প্রতি প্রবল অনুরাগ

Example: A true passion for flowers can lead to a successful career.

Syn: enthusiasmAnt: indifference

💡 Exam tip: Passion is stronger than ordinary interest.

creative[/kriˈeɪtɪv/]adjeasy

Meaning: সৃজনশীল

Alt: নতুন ও কল্পনাপ্রসূত কিছু তৈরি করতে সক্ষম

Example: Floristry is a creative career.

Syn: inventiveAnt: uncreative

💡 Exam tip: Creative, creativity and creatively are useful word-family forms.

pleasant[/ˈplezənt/]adjeasy

Meaning: মনোরম

Alt: আনন্দদায়ক ও আরামদায়ক

Example: Florists work in a pleasant environment.

Syn: agreeableAnt: unpleasant

💡 Exam tip: Pleasant atmosphere is a common phrase for a comfortable environment.

vivid[/ˈvɪvɪd/]adjmedium

Meaning: উজ্জ্বল; প্রাণবন্ত

Alt: খুব স্পষ্ট ও আকর্ষণীয়

Example: The shop was decorated with vivid colours.

Syn: brightAnt: dull

💡 Exam tip: Vivid is often used with colours, memories and descriptions.

arrangement[/əˈreɪndʒmənt/]nounmedium

Meaning: সজ্জা; বিন্যাস

Alt: সুশৃঙ্খলভাবে সাজানো বস্তুসমষ্টি

Example: The florist made a beautiful flower arrangement.

Syn: compositionAnt: disorder

💡 Exam tip: Arrangement comes from arrange and is important in floral-design answers.

accessory[/əkˈsesəri/]nounmedium

Meaning: সহায়ক উপকরণ

Alt: মূল জিনিসকে সাজানো বা সম্পূর্ণ করার বস্তু

Example: Ribbons and vases are useful accessories for flower displays.

Syn: ornament

💡 Exam tip: Accessories may include ribbons, baskets, vases and leaves.

handsome[/ˈhænsəm/]adjmedium

Meaning: বেশ ভালো; উল্লেখযোগ্য

Alt: যথেষ্ট পরিমাণের, বিশেষত অর্থের ক্ষেত্রে

Example: Professional florists can earn handsome money.

Syn: substantialAnt: meagre

💡 Exam tip: In this context, handsome means a large or satisfactory amount, not physically attractive.

💡 Exam Tips

• For synonym questions, remember weird = strange = odd and unconventional = unusual = non-traditional.

• For antonym questions, remember steady/stable versus unstable, diligent versus lazy, rustic versus urban, and pleasant versus unpleasant.

• In comprehension answers, write complete sentences and use information directly from the passage.

• Use because, although, however and but to explain why a person likes or dislikes an unconventional job.

• Distinguish job, career and profession: a job is a particular employment, a career is a long-term work path, and a profession is a skilled occupation.

• For paragraph writing on Sayeed Kamal, mention his former office job, present nursery work, love of nature, simple lifestyle, income problem and happiness.

• For florist-related answers, include creativity, colour sense, knowledge of flowers, aesthetic sense, apprenticeship and the pleasant working environment.

• In vocabulary questions, identify the part of speech before selecting the Bengali meaning.

• Remember that decent life means a respectable and reasonably comfortable life, while handsome money means a substantial amount of money.

• For debate writing, present both benefits and drawbacks: freedom, enjoyment and extra income versus irregular income, uncertainty and social pressure.

English For Today Classes Nine and Ten - Unconventional Jobs - Vocabulary (Part 2)

Chapter: Unconventional Jobs

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