noun B2 French origin Silhouette /ˌsɪl.uˈɛt/ · sil-u-ET خاکہسِلُوٹسیلوئٹ Roman Urdu: khaka ENGLISH MEANING A dark outline of a person or object against a lighter background. Silhouette refers to the solid shape of something, especially a person, seen as a dark figure against a brighter background. It is often used in photography, art, and description[...]
noun B2 Greek origin catalyst /ˈkætəlɪst/ · KAT-uh-list محرکتحریکپروگرام کا سبب Roman Urdu: muharrik ENGLISH MEANING A substance that speeds up a reaction without being used up. In chemistry, a catalyst increases the rate of a chemical reaction while remaining unchanged at the end. Metaphorically, it describes a person, event, or thing that provokes rapid[...]
verb B2 Latin origin peregrinate /ˈpɛrɪɡrɪˌneɪt/ · per-uh-grin-AYT سفر کرناگشت کرناگردش کرنا Roman Urdu: safar karna ENGLISH MEANING To travel or journey, especially over a long distance. Peregrinate means to go on a long trip or to wander from place to place. It is often used in literary or formal contexts rather than everyday conversation.[...]
adjective C1 Latin origin liminal /ˈlɪm.i.nəl/ · LIM-ee-nuhl حدیمنتقلیوسطی Roman Urdu: Muntaqili ENGLISH MEANING Relating to a threshold or transitional stage. Liminal describes something that exists at the boundary between two different states, spaces, or conditions. It is often used for moments like dawn, adolescence, or an empty hallway that feels eerie. The word adds[...]
noun C1 Greek origin dichotomy /daɪˈkɒt.ə.mi/ · die-KOT-uh-mee دو حصوں میں تقسیمدوّامی فرقمخالف جزویات Roman Urdu: do hisson mein taqseem ENGLISH MEANING A division or contrast between two things that are or are presented as opposites. A dichotomy refers to a clear split into two opposing parts, ideas, or categories. It is often used in[...]
adjective B2 Latin origin sanguine /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/ · SANG-gwin پُر امیدسرسری خوش باشخوش مزاج Roman Urdu: pur umeed ENGLISH MEANING Cheerfully optimistic and confident. Someone who is sanguine looks on the bright side of things, expecting good outcomes even in challenging situations. It conveys a lively, hopeful spirit rather than just simple happiness. The word is[...]
noun B1 Old English origin mirth /ˈmɜːrθ/ · MURTH خوشیمسرتہنسی Roman Urdu: Khushi ENGLISH MEANING A feeling of great joy or amusement. Mirth describes a lively, light‑hearted happiness that often results in laughter. It is used when talking about an atmosphere or reaction that is openly joyous, such as a comedy show or a festive[...]
adjective B2 Greek origin ephemeral /ɪˈfɛm(ə)rəl/ · i-FEM-uh-ruhl فانیعارضیمختصر المدتی Roman Urdu: faanee ENGLISH MEANING lasting for a very short time. ‘Ephemeral’ describes something that exists or is enjoyed only briefly, such as a fleeting feeling or a short‑lived trend. It is often used to emphasize the transitory nature of an experience, art, or natural[...]
noun B2 Latin origin efficacy /ˈɛfɪkəsi/ · EF-fih-kuh-see مؤثرّتکامیابیصلاحت Roman Urdu: Moassar-iyat ENGLISH MEANING The ability to produce a desired result. Efficacy refers to the capacity of something—such as a drug, a policy, or a method—to achieve the intended effect under ideal conditions. It is often used in scientific, medical, or technical contexts to evaluate[...]
noun B2 Greek origin kaleidoscope /kəˈlaɪdəˌskoʊp/ · kuh-LY-doh-skohp کالیڈوسکوپنقشۂ شبیہمنظرِ رنگین Roman Urdu: rang biranga manzar ENGLISH MEANING A tube with mirrors and colored pieces that makes changing patterns when rotated. It is an optical instrument that produces a succession of colorful designs as the pieces inside shift. The term is also used metaphorically to[...]