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,[...]
adjective B1 Latin origin ardent /ˈɑːr.dənt/ · AR-dent پرجوششدیدجوشیلہ Roman Urdu: purjosh ENGLISH MEANING Showing intense enthusiasm or passion. Ardent describes a strong, fervent feeling toward something or someone. It is often used for emotions like love, belief, or dedication that burn brightly. The word adds a vivid, almost fiery quality to the description. اردو[...]
adjective B2 Old English origin blithe /blaɪð/ · blith خوش مزاجپُر مسروربے فکری Roman Urdu: Khush mizaj ENGLISH MEANING Cheerfully carefree; showing a light‑hearted attitude. Someone who is blithe is noticeably happy and unconcerned about possible troubles. It is often used to describe a light, playful confidence, sometimes bordering on naïveté. The word carries a[...]
adjective B2 Greek origin enigmatic /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/ · en-ig-MAT-ik پراسرارمبہمپھچان سے باہر Roman Urdu: parasraar ENGLISH MEANING Mysteriously puzzling or hard to interpret. Enigmatic describes something that is deliberately ambiguous, like a hidden clue or a secretive smile. It is used for people, statements, or situations that provoke curiosity because their meaning is not obvious. The[...]
noun B1 French (from Latin pivus) origin pivot /ˈpɪvət/ · PIV-ut محورمرکزی نقطہگردشی مرکز Roman Urdu: mahwar ENGLISH MEANING A central point, pin, or shaft on which something rotates. A pivot is the fixed point around which a lever, door, or any object turns or swings. It can also refer to a crucial idea or[...]
noun | adjective B2 Greek origin melancholy /ˈmɛlənˌkɒli/ · MEL-uhn-KOL-ee اداسیغمگینیدل کی گہرائیوں کا غم Roman Urdu: Udaasi ENGLISH MEANING A deep, lingering sadness. Melancholy describes a thoughtful, often pensive sadness that is not necessarily tied to a specific event. It is used in literature and conversation to convey a reflective, somber mood rather than[...]
noun B2 Greek origin eclipse /ɪˈklɪps/ · i-CLIPSS گرہنسورج یا چاند کا گزرناآسمانی جسم کا چھپ جانا Roman Urdu: Gurhan ENGLISH MEANING An astronomical event where one celestial body blocks another. An eclipse occurs when the Sun, Moon, or a planet moves into the shadow of another body, temporarily hiding it from view. It can[...]