verb B1 Old English origin blossom /ˈblɑːsəm/ · BLOSS-uhm پھولناپھول آناکھلنا Roman Urdu: phoolna ENGLISH MEANING To develop or mature in a promising way, like a flower opening. Blossom describes the process of growth or improvement, especially when something or someone becomes more attractive, confident, or skilled. It is often used metaphorically for personal development,[...]
idiom B2 English (American), from Joseph Heller's 1961 novel origin catch-22 /ˈkætʃ ˈtwɛnti ˈtuː/ · katch twen-tee-too پریشانی کا دُہرا تناقضدوہرے مسئلےناقابلِ حل معاملہ Roman Urdu: Preshani ka dohraa tanaquz ENGLISH MEANING A paradoxical situation where the solution is made impossible by the problem itself. A catch‑22 describes a dilemma in which any attempt to[...]
adjective B2 Latin origin circuitous /səˈkɜː.tju.əs/ · sur-KUR-tyoo-uhs گول مَولپیچی ہوئیدورانی Roman Urdu: gol mol ENGLISH MEANING Long, indirect, and not straight. Something described as circuitous takes a roundabout path or uses many twists and turns. It is often used for routes, explanations, or arguments that are unnecessarily complex. The word adds a formal tone[...]
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 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[...]
noun B2 Latin origin venture /ˈventʃər/ · VEN-cher سرمایہ کاریکاروباردھوکہ Roman Urdu: sarmaya kaari ENGLISH MEANING A risky or daring business undertaking. A venture is an enterprise that involves uncertainty and the possibility of loss, often undertaken for profit or personal growth. It can refer to a new business project, an adventurous activity, or any[...]
adjective B2 Latin origin disparate /dɪˈspærət/ · dis-PA-reyt مختلفغیر متشابہمتفاوت Roman Urdu: Mukhtalif ENGLISH MEANING Essentially different or unlike. Disparate describes two or more things that are so unlike that they cannot be compared directly. It stresses a striking contrast in qualities, categories, or characteristics. Use it when you want to highlight a deep or[...]
verb B2 Latin origin contemplate /ˈkɒn.təm.pleɪt/ · CON-tum-PLAYT غور کرناخیال کرناسوچ و بچار کرنا Roman Urdu: Ghor karna ENGLISH MEANING To think about something deeply and thoughtfully. When you *contemplate* you give a subject careful, prolonged thought, often weighing options or possibilities. It suggests a calm, deliberate mental focus rather than a fleeting glance. Use[...]
adjective B2 Latin origin pristine /ˈprɪs.tiːn/ · pris-TEEN خالصصافنقّی Roman Urdu: khaalis ENGLISH MEANING Unspoiled and in its original condition. Pristine describes something that has remained untouched, clean, or pure, as if it has just emerged from nature. It is often used for environments, objects, or even data that show no signs of wear or[...]