adjective B2 Latin origin susceptible /səˈsɛptəbl/ · sus-SEP-tuh-buhl حساسقابلِ اثرمستقبل پر اثر انداز Roman Urdu: hasas ENGLISH MEANING Likely to be influenced or affected by something. Someone or something that is susceptible can be easily affected, infected, or persuaded. It is often used for people’s health, emotions, or ideas. The word carries a nuance of[...]
adjective C1 Greek origin chimerical /kɪˈmɛrɪkəl/ · ki-MER-i-kul خیالیفریبیغیر حقیقی Roman Urdu: Khayali ENGLISH MEANING Imaginative but unrealistic; wildly fanciful. Something described as chimerical is based on imagination rather than reality, often looking like a dream or an impossible fantasy. Use it when you want to stress that an idea, plan, or vision is fanciful[...]
phrase B2 Middle English origin bide one's time /baɪd wʌnz taɪm/ · BIDE wunz TIME صبر کرناوقت کا انتظار کرناموقع کا انتظار کرنا Roman Urdu: Waqt ka intizar karna ENGLISH MEANING To wait patiently for the right moment. The phrase means to stay calm and wait for a favorable opportunity rather than acting hastily. It[...]
noun B2 Latin origin vexation /vɛkˈseɪʃən/ · vex-AY-shun پریشانیغصہچِڑچِڑا پن Roman Urdu: pareshani ENGLISH MEANING A feeling of annoyance or frustration. Vexation describes a state of being irritated, often by something persistent or irritating. It is used for emotional discomfort rather than physical pain, and adds a formal tone to the description. اردو معنی vexation[...]
adjective B2 Old French origin wanton /ˈwɒn.tən/ · WON-tuhn بے پرواغیر ذمہ داربے فکری Roman Urdu: beparwah ENGLISH MEANING recklessly playful or unrestrained; lacking moral restraint. ‘Wanton’ describes actions or attitudes that are carefree to the point of being careless about consequences. It is often used for mischievous, scandalous, or overly indulgent behavior. The word[...]
noun B1 Old English origin whim /wɪm/ · whim (like wim) اچھاہدل کی خواہشچاہ Roman Urdu: dil ki khwahish ENGLISH MEANING A sudden desire or change of mind. A whim is an impulsive notion that appears without much forethought. It is often spontaneous and may lead to a quick decision or action. Use it when[...]
noun B1 Latin origin apex /ˈeɪpɛks/ · AY-pex چوٹیقلمینقطۂ اعلی Roman Urdu: Choti ENGLISH MEANING The highest point or tip of something. Apex denotes the topmost point of an object, such as the peak of a mountain or the tip of a triangle. It is also used figuratively for the pinnacle of a career, achievement,[...]
verb B1 French, Latin origin abate /əˈbeɪt/ · uh-BAYT کمی کرناگھٹانانمی کرنا Roman Urdu: kami karna ENGLISH MEANING To become less intense or to make something less intense. ‘Abate’ is used when something like noise, pain, or a storm lessens in strength. It often appears in formal or written English. The word conveys a gradual[...]
phrase B2 English (boxing slang) origin throw in the towel /θroʊ ɪn ðə ˈtaʊəl/ · throw in thuh towel ہاتھ بٹاناہمت ہار جانادستبردار ہونا Roman Urdu: haath batana ENGLISH MEANING To give up or quit, especially after a failure. This idiom means to stop trying because you think success is impossible. It is often used[...]
adjective B1 Latin origin placid /ˈplæs.ɪd/ · PLA-sid پرسکونپر سکونسکون سے بھرا Roman Urdu: pur-sukoon ENGLISH MEANING Calm and peaceful; not easily disturbed. ‘Placid’ describes a scene, person, or water that is quiet, calm and untroubled. It is often used when there is a gentle stillness that feels reassuring. The word adds a literary touch,[...]