noun B2 Latin origin solstice /ˈsɒl.stɪs/ · SOL-stis سولسٹیسسول سٹیجسورج کا عمودی مقام Roman Urdu: solstīs ENGLISH MEANING The day when the sun reaches its most northern or southern position in the sky. A solstice occurs twice a year – the summer solstice when the sun is at its highest point, giving the longest day,[...]
noun B1 Arabic origin alcove /ˈæl.koʊv/ · AL-koov نِیالاکھاٹنِک Roman Urdu: Niyala ENGLISH MEANING A small recessed area in a wall, often used for a seat or a decorative niche. An alcove is a shallow, set‑back space built into a wall, typically found in homes, churches, or gardens. It creates a cosy corner for a[...]
noun B2 Latin origin luminescence /luːmɪˈnɛs(ə)ns/ · loo-mi-NES-uhns چمکنوری تابروشنی Roman Urdu: Nūrūnī roshni ENGLISH MEANING Emission of light without a rise in temperature. Luminescence is the process by which a substance releases light as a result of a chemical, biological, or physical reaction that does not produce heat. It is commonly used in scientific[...]
noun B2 English (from dialect word “quag” + “mire”) origin quagmire /ˈkwɒɡ.maɪər/ · KWOG-my-er پچیدہ صورتحالمشکل مقامگیہون Roman Urdu: pacheeda soorat-e-haal ENGLISH MEANING A complex or hazardous situation that is hard to get out of. Quagmire originally describes a swampy, boggy area where one can get stuck. Figuratively, it refers to a political, social, or[...]
idiom B2 American English origin hit the books /hɪt ðə bʊks/ · hit thuh books کتابیں پڑھنامطالعہ کرناپڑھائی میں لگ جانا Roman Urdu: kitabein parhna ENGLISH MEANING To study hard, especially for an exam. The idiom means to devote serious time and effort to studying. It is used when someone needs to prepare intensively, like[...]
idiom B1 English origin under the weather /ˈʌn.dər ðə ˈwɛð.ər/ · UN-der thuh WETH-er بیمارنازکحالت خراب Roman Urdu: tabi'at kharab ENGLISH MEANING Feeling slightly ill or unwell. The idiom describes a mild sickness or feeling out of sorts, not a serious condition. It is used in casual conversation when someone has a cold, headache, or[...]
noun B2 Italian origin quarantine /ˈkwɔːrənˌtiːn/ · kwor-AN-teen قرنطینعزلتشعبہ بند Roman Urdu: Qarantiin ENGLISH MEANING A period of isolation to prevent the spread of disease. Quarantine refers to the enforced separation of people, animals, or objects that may have been exposed to an infectious disease. It is used especially during epidemics to stop transmission. The[...]
adjective B2 Old English origin wistful /ˈwɪstfʊl/ · WIST-fuhl یادگارخواہش مندغمگین Roman Urdu: Yaadgaar ENGLISH MEANING Feeling a gentle, sad longing. Wistful describes a soft, melancholic yearning for something past or unattained. It is often used when recalling fond memories that bring a bittersweet feeling. The word adds an emotional depth that is both nostalgic[...]
noun B1 Middle English origin ripple /ˈrɪpəl/ · RIP-əl لہرچھوٹی لہرپانی کی ہلکی سرکتی Roman Urdu: Lahar ENGLISH MEANING A small wave or a series of tiny waves spreading outward. A ripple is a minor, gentle wave that radiates from a point where something has disturbed the surface, such as a stone dropped in water.[...]
noun B2 Latin origin fidelity /fəˈdɛlɪti/ · fu-DEL-i-tee وفاداریسچائیایمانداری Roman Urdu: Wafadari ENGLISH MEANING The quality of being faithful or loyal. Fidelity refers to steadfast loyalty, reliability, or accuracy, especially in relationships, commitments, or reproductions. It is often used to describe a person's loyalty to a cause or the exactness of a replica. The nuance[...]