verb B2 Latin origin petrify /ˈpɛtrɪfaɪ/ · PET-ri-fy پتھر بناناسخت کرناڈر سے ساکن ہونا Roman Urdu: patthar banana ENGLISH MEANING To turn something into stone or to frighten someone deeply. Petrify means either to literally convert an object into stone, as in myths about Medusa, or figuratively to cause intense fear that makes a person[...]
verb B2 Latin origin capitulate /kəˈpɪtʃəleɪt/ · kuh-PIT-chuh-late مان لیناقائل ہوناسر تسلیم کرنا Roman Urdu: maan lena ENGLISH MEANING To surrender or give in after resisting. Capitulate means to cease fighting or arguing and accept the opponent’s terms. It is often used in military, political, or negotiation contexts, implying a reluctant but definitive surrender. The[...]
phrase B1 English origin hit the nail on the head /hɪt ðə neɪl ɒn ðə hɛd/ · HIT thuh NAYL on thuh HED بالکل درست کہنانقطہ پر کہناصحیح بات کہنا Roman Urdu: Bilkul durust kehna ENGLISH MEANING To describe something exactly right. The expression is used when someone says something that is precisely correct or[...]
verb B2 French origin cajole /kəˈdʒoʊl/ · kuh-JOHL چالاکی سے راضی کرنادل بہلانافریب سے متاثر کرنا Roman Urdu: chaalakī se raaḍi karna ENGLISH MEANING To persuade someone gently by flattery or promises. Cajole means to win someone over with sweet talk, gentle coaxing, or promising something attractive. It is used when the speaker is not[...]
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[...]