adjective B2 Latin origin venerable /ˈvɛnərəbl/ · VEN-uh-ruh-bul عزت یافتہمحترمعزت مند Roman Urdu: Azat yafta ENGLISH MEANING Deserving great respect because of age, wisdom, or character. ‘Venerable’ describes a person, institution, or object that commands respect due to its long history, dignity, or moral authority. It is often used for elders, historic buildings, or traditions[...]
noun B2 Greek origin osmosis /ɒzˈmoʊsɪs/ · oz-MOH-sis آسماسِسپانی کی جزوی منتقلینصف نفوذی جھلی کے ذریعے پانی کا انتقال Roman Urdu: osmosis ENGLISH MEANING The movement of water through a semi‑permeable membrane from low to high solute concentration. Osmosis is a natural process where water molecules pass through a membrane that lets water through but[...]
noun B2 Greek origin myriad /ˈmɪrɪəd/ · MIH-ree-uhd بے شمارکثرتلا تعداد Roman Urdu: be shumaar ENGLISH MEANING A very large, often indefinite, number of something. Myriad refers to an extremely great number, usually too many to count. It can be used as a noun – ‘a myriad of stars’ – or as an adjective –[...]
phrase B2 English (from Latin "sal" meaning salt, via a 17th‑century proverb) origin take it with a grain of salt /teɪk ɪt wɪð ə ɡreɪn əv sɔːlt/ · tayk it with a grain uv sawlt نمک کے ایک دانے کے ساتھ لیناآہستہ‑آہستہ سمجھناشک کے ساتھ لینا Roman Urdu: namak ke aik dane ke saath lena[...]
adjective B2 Latin origin obstreperous /əbˈstriːpərəs/ · ub-STREE-puh-ruhs شورگَرخلل پیدا کرنے والابے ترتیب Roman Urdu: shor-gar ENGLISH MEANING Noisy and difficult to control. Someone or something that is obstreperous makes a lot of loud, disruptive noise and resists authority. It is often used for restless children, rowdy crowds, or animals that won’t settle down. The[...]
noun B2 Old English origin plight /plaɪt/ · plight (pl-ite) مصیبتپریشانیبدحالی Roman Urdu: Musiibat ENGLISH MEANING A difficult or unfortunate situation. Plight refers to a serious or distressing condition that someone finds themselves in. It is often used when the situation feels beyond one's control and requires empathy or assistance. The word carries a slightly[...]
noun B2 Latin origin luminescence /luːmɪˈnɛs(ə)ns/ · loo-mi-NES-uhns چمکنوری تابروشنی Roman Urdu: Nūrūnī roshni ENGLISH MEANING Emission of light without a rise in temperature. Luminescence is the process by which a substance releases light as a result of a chemical, biological, or physical reaction that does not produce heat. It is commonly used in scientific[...]
noun B2 Arabic origin saffron /ˈsæfrən/ · SAFF-ruhn زعفرانکستوریپیلا مصالحہ Roman Urdu: zaafraan ENGLISH MEANING A bright orange‑red spice from the dried stigmas of the crocus flower. Saffron is the dried stigma of the Crocus sativus flower, known for its vivid orange‑red colour, distinct aroma, and strong flavour. It is used in cooking, medicine and[...]
adjective B2 British English (slang) origin gobsmacked /ˈɡɒbˌsmækt/ · GOB-smakt حیرانمتجسسپریشان Roman Urdu: hairaan ENGLISH MEANING extremely surprised or amazed Gobsmacked describes a feeling of sudden, intense surprise that leaves you almost speechless. It is informal and often used when something unexpected has a strong impact. The word adds dramatic flair to everyday conversation. اردو[...]
verb B2 Old French origin cherish /ˈtʃerɪʃ/ · CHER-ish قیمتی سمجھنامحبت سے رکھناعزت دینا Roman Urdu: qeemti samajhna ENGLISH MEANING To hold something dear and care for it deeply. Cherish means to value someone or something highly and to treat it with affection and respect. It is often used for relationships, memories, or treasured objects.[...]
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