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[...]
adjective B2 Old English origin wistful /ˈwɪstfʊl/ · WIST-fuhl یادگارخواہش مندغمگین Roman Urdu: Yaadgaar ENGLISH MEANING Feeling a gentle, sad longing. Wistful describes a soft, melancholic yearning for something past or unattained. It is often used when recalling fond memories that bring a bittersweet feeling. The word adds an emotional depth that is both nostalgic[...]
adjective B2 Latin origin insightful /ɪnˈsaɪt.fəl/ · in-SIGHT-ful بصیرت والافہم پیدادراک کن Roman Urdu: basirat wala ENGLISH MEANING Having or showing deep understanding. Someone who is insightful notices hidden patterns and grasps the essence of a situation. Use it when praising analysis, comments, or observations that go beyond the obvious. It adds a tone of[...]
noun B2 Greek via Latin origin panacea /ˌpæn.əˈsiː.ə/ · pan-uh-SEE-uh ہر مرض کا علاجکل علاجسب بیماریوں کا حل Roman Urdu: har marz ka ilaaj ENGLISH MEANING A solution or remedy that is believed to cure all problems. A panacea is an ideal or hypothetical cure that can solve every difficulty or disease. It is often[...]
adjective B2 Latin origin genuine /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪn/ · JEN-yoo-in اصلیحقیقیخالص Roman Urdu: Asli ENGLISH MEANING Real and authentic; not fake or pretended. A genuine object or feeling is truly what it appears to be, without any pretense. Use it when you want to stress sincerity or authenticity. It is often contrasted with 'fake' or 'insincere'. اردو[...]
adjective B2 Latin origin capricious /kəˈprɪʃəs/ · kuh-PRIH-shuhs غیر مستحکمبدگمانفریب آمیز Roman Urdu: ghair mustahkam ENGLISH MEANING Given to sudden and unpredictable changes of mood or behavior. A person who is capricious often changes their mind without warning, acting on whims rather than consistent reasoning. It is commonly used to describe erratic behavior in everyday[...]
noun B2 Middle English, from Old Norse *glima* “to shine” origin glimmer /ˈɡlɪm.ər/ · GLIM-er چمکجھلکمِنا Roman Urdu: chamak ENGLISH MEANING A faint or unsteady light. Glimmer refers to a small, wavering shine or a brief flash of light, often suggesting hope or something hidden. It is used when describing subtle illumination, like a candle’s[...]
adjective B2 Latin origin mellifluous /məˈlɪf.lu.əs/ · muh-LIF-loo-uhs میٹھاسرگمدلکش Roman Urdu: meetha ENGLISH MEANING Having a smooth, sweet‑sounding tone. Mellifluous describes a voice, music, or any sound that flows like honey—pleasant, smooth, and soothing. Use it when praising singers, instrumentalists, or poetic language that sounds beautiful. It’s special because it combines the idea of sweetness[...]
adjective B2 Latin origin urban /ˈɜːr.bən/ · UR-buhn شہریشہریاتیقصبائی Roman Urdu: shahri ENGLISH MEANING Relating to a city or town. Urban describes anything that belongs to, or is characteristic of, a city environment—its architecture, lifestyle, and problems. Use it when you contrast city life with rural life, or when discussing city planning, culture, or demographics.[...]
noun B2 Latin origin conundrum /kəˈnʌndrəm/ · kuh-NUN-drum پہیلیمعمہدِلائل Roman Urdu: paheli ENGLISH MEANING A confusing and difficult problem or question. A conundrum is a puzzling situation that seems to have no clear solution. It is often used for riddles or complex dilemmas where the answer is not obvious. The word adds a sense of[...]