noun B2 French origin aplomb /əˈplɒm/ · uh-PLOM اعتمادپُر اعتماد ہوناخود اعتمادی Roman Urdu: aplom ENGLISH MEANING Self‑confidence and composure, especially in difficult situations. Aplomb denotes a calm assurance and poise that lets a person handle pressure gracefully. It is often used to praise someone who stays steady under scrutiny or stress. The word adds[...]
noun B2 Latin origin grievance /ˈɡriːvəns/ · GREE-vuhns شکایتغصہانباہ Roman Urdu: shikayat ENGLISH MEANING A formal complaint about something unfair or wrong. A grievance is a serious or official complaint, often filed in a workplace, school, or legal setting. It implies that the issue is substantial enough to require formal attention or redress. The word[...]
noun B2 Greek origin mnemonic /nɪˈmɒnɪk/ · ni-MON-ik یادگارحافظی کا طریقہیادداشت معاون Roman Urdu: yaadgaar ENGLISH MEANING A device or technique that aids memory. A mnemonic is a tool, such as a rhyme, acronym, or visual image, used to help someone remember information. It is especially useful when learning lists, formulas, or foreign language vocabulary.[...]
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 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 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[...]
noun B2 Latin origin solitude /ˈsɒlɪtuːd/ · SOL-i-tood تنہائیاکیلاپنعزائی Roman Urdu: tanhāī ENGLISH MEANING The state of being alone, often in a peaceful way. Solitude refers to a condition of being by oneself, usually by choice, where one can reflect or relax without external disturbances. It is different from loneliness because it carries a positive[...]
noun B2 French origin quandary /ˈkwɒn.dri/ · KWAHN-dree دِلّی الجھنمعمہمشکل فیصلہ Roman Urdu: dile ki uljhan ENGLISH MEANING A state of uncertainty or doubt about what to do. A *quandary* is a mental puzzle where you cannot decide between two or more equally difficult options. It is often used when the decision involves moral, practical,[...]
adjective B2 French origin gallant /ˈɡæl.ənt/ · GAL-uhnt شجاعدلیرمحترمانہ Roman Urdu: shujaa ENGLISH MEANING Brave and courteous, especially toward women. ‘Gallant’ describes a person who shows bold bravery combined with polite, chivalrous behavior. It is often used for heroic deeds that also display respect and honor. The word can also imply a stylish or dashing[...]