noun B2 Arabic origin nadir /ˈneɪ.dɪr/ · NAY-dir زیرِ زمینپست ترین مقامنیچ ترین نقطہ Roman Urdu: zair-e-zameen ENGLISH MEANING The lowest point or the worst stage of something. Nadir refers to the bottommost point of a curve, a situation, or a person’s performance. It is used mainly in a figurative sense to describe a period[...]
adjective C2 Latin origin lugubrious /luːˈɡuːbriəs/ · loo-GOO-bree-us اداسغمگینغمگین مزاج Roman Urdu: Udaas / Ghamgeen ENGLISH MEANING Having a mournful or gloomy quality. Lugubrious describes something that looks, sounds, or feels deeply sad, often exaggeratedly so. It is used for atmospheres, voices, or writing that convey sorrow. The word carries a slightly theatrical or over‑the‑top[...]
noun C1 Greek origin zeugma /ˈzɔɪɡmə/ · ZOY-gma مشترکہ معنیملحدہ لفظ کا استعمالایک لفظ سے دو معنی تک پہنچانا Roman Urdu: Mushtarka Ma'ni ENGLISH MEANING A figure of speech where one word governs two or more parts of a sentence with different senses. Zeugma links two ideas with a single verb or adjective, creating a[...]
idiom B1 American English origin shoot the breeze /ʃuːt ðə briːz/ · SHOOT thuh breez گفتگو کرنابہری دوستانہ بات چیتہلکی پھلکی باتیں کرنا Roman Urdu: gupshup karna ENGLISH MEANING To engage in casual, relaxed conversation. The idiom means chatting informally about unimportant topics. It is used when people are simply passing time together, often with[...]
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,[...]
noun B2 Hebrew origin behemoth /bəˈhiːməθ/ · buh-HEE-muhth بھیماوتعظیم مخلوقدِیَو Roman Urdu: behemoth ENGLISH MEANING A huge or monstrous creature, often used metaphorically for something enormous. Behemoth refers to an extremely large or powerful entity, whether a literal animal or a figurative object like a corporation. It is most often used to emphasize size and[...]
noun B2 Old English origin plight /plaɪt/ · plight (pl-ite) مصیبتپریشانیبدحالی Roman Urdu: Musiibat ENGLISH MEANING A difficult or unfortunate situation. Plight refers to a serious or distressing condition that someone finds themselves in. It is often used when the situation feels beyond one's control and requires empathy or assistance. The word carries a slightly[...]
noun B2 Latin origin aptitude /ˈæp.tɪ.tjuːd/ · AP-ti-tude صلاحیتقابلیتفطری ہنر Roman Urdu: Salahiyat ENGLISH MEANING A natural ability to learn or perform something well. Aptitude refers to an individual's inherent talent or capacity to acquire skills quickly in a particular area. It is commonly used in education and career contexts to discuss potential rather than[...]
adjective B1 Old French origin quaint /kweɪnt/ · kwaint دلکشپرانے انداز کاپرکشش Roman Urdu: Dil-kash ya Purana andaaz ka ENGLISH MEANING Attractively old‑fashioned or unusually charming. Quaint describes something that is charming because it is old-fashioned or pleasantly unusual. It is often used for small villages, cottages, or objects that have a nostalgic appeal. The[...]
noun C1 Latin origin acumen /ˈækjʊmən/ · AK-yoo-muhn فہمتیز فہمقابلیت Roman Urdu: Fahm ENGLISH MEANING The ability to make quick, accurate judgments and decisions. Acumen refers to sharp mental insight, especially in practical matters like business or politics. It indicates a keen perception that allows one to spot opportunities and risks that others might miss.[...]