adjective B2 Latin origin benevolent /bəˈnɛvələnt/ · bu-NEV-uh-luhnt نیک دلخیراندیشقابلِ رحم Roman Urdu: Nek-dil ENGLISH MEANING Showing kindness and a desire to help others. ‘Benevolent’ describes a person, act, or policy that is motivated by goodwill and compassion. It is used when someone actively seeks to benefit others rather than just being neutral. The word[...]
noun B2 Latin origin solace /ˈsɒlɪs/ · SO-lis تسلیآرامسکون Roman Urdu: tasalli ENGLISH MEANING Comfort or consolation in a time of distress. Solace is emotional comfort that eases grief, sadness, or pain. It is often sought from people, nature, music, or simple gestures that bring calm. The word implies a gentle, soothing relief rather than[...]
noun B2 Latin origin alacrity /əˈlækrɪti/ · uh-LAK-ri-tee چستیتیاریسرعت Roman Urdu: tayarī aur chustī ENGLISH MEANING Eager and lively willingness to do something. Alacrity describes a quick and cheerful readiness to act. It is used when someone shows enthusiasm and promptness, not just speed. The word adds a tone of positivity and energy to the[...]
noun B1 Italian origin serenade /ˈsɛr.əˌneɪd/ · SER-uh-nayd سرینادمحبت کا گیتدلکش دھن Roman Urdu: serenād ENGLISH MEANING A love song performed in the open air, often at night. A serenade is a musical piece, usually romantic, sung or played for someone, traditionally beneath their window at night. It conveys affection, admiration, or a marriage proposal.[...]
noun B2 French origin aplomb /ˈæp.ləm/ · AP-lum اعتمادپراعتمادگیسکون Roman Urdu: Pura aitmad ENGLISH MEANING Self‑confidence and composure, especially in difficult situations. Aplomb refers to a calm self‑assurance that lets a person act smoothly under pressure. It is often praised in leaders, speakers, or anyone facing a challenging task. The word conveys both inner confidence[...]
verb A2 Old English origin glisten /ˈɡlɪs.ən/ · GLIS-uhn چمکناتلناچمکتا رہنا Roman Urdu: chamkna ENGLISH MEANING To shine softly with reflected light. Glisten describes a gentle, sparkling shine on a surface when light hits it, such as wet leaves, polished metal, or a fresh surface. It is often used in descriptive writing to evoke freshness,[...]
noun B2 English (from dialect word “quag” + “mire”) origin quagmire /ˈkwɒɡ.maɪər/ · KWOG-my-er پچیدہ صورتحالمشکل مقامگیہون Roman Urdu: pacheeda soorat-e-haal ENGLISH MEANING A complex or hazardous situation that is hard to get out of. Quagmire originally describes a swampy, boggy area where one can get stuck. Figuratively, it refers to a political, social, or[...]
idiom B2 American English origin hit the books /hɪt ðə bʊks/ · hit thuh books کتابیں پڑھنامطالعہ کرناپڑھائی میں لگ جانا Roman Urdu: kitabein parhna ENGLISH MEANING To study hard, especially for an exam. The idiom means to devote serious time and effort to studying. It is used when someone needs to prepare intensively, like[...]
noun B2 Italian origin serenade /ˌsɛr.əˈniːd/ · seh-ruh-NEED محفل گیتپیار کا گانارات کا نغمہ Roman Urdu: Mahfil geet ENGLISH MEANING A musical performance sung or played outdoors at night, often to woo someone. A serenade is a romantic song performed in the open air, typically by a lover beneath a window or in a garden.[...]
idiom B1 English origin under the weather /ˈʌn.dər ðə ˈwɛð.ər/ · UN-der thuh WETH-er بیمارنازکحالت خراب Roman Urdu: tabi'at kharab ENGLISH MEANING Feeling slightly ill or unwell. The idiom describes a mild sickness or feeling out of sorts, not a serious condition. It is used in casual conversation when someone has a cold, headache, or[...]