adjective B2 Latin origin benevolent /bəˈnɛvələnt/ · bu-NEV-uh-luhnt نیک دلخیراندیشقابلِ رحم Roman Urdu: Nek-dil ENGLISH MEANING Showing kindness and a desire to help others. ‘Benevolent’ describes a person, act, or policy that is motivated by goodwill and compassion. It is used when someone actively seeks to benefit others rather than just being neutral. The word[...]
noun B2 Latin origin alacrity /əˈlækrɪti/ · uh-LAK-ri-tee چستیتیاریسرعت Roman Urdu: tayarī aur chustī ENGLISH MEANING Eager and lively willingness to do something. Alacrity describes a quick and cheerful readiness to act. It is used when someone shows enthusiasm and promptness, not just speed. The word adds a tone of positivity and energy to the[...]
noun B2 French origin aplomb /ˈæp.ləm/ · AP-lum اعتمادپراعتمادگیسکون Roman Urdu: Pura aitmad ENGLISH MEANING Self‑confidence and composure, especially in difficult situations. Aplomb refers to a calm self‑assurance that lets a person act smoothly under pressure. It is often praised in leaders, speakers, or anyone facing a challenging task. The word conveys both inner confidence[...]
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.[...]
adjective B2 Latin origin vivacious /vɪˈveɪʃəs/ · vi-VAY-shuhs جوشیلہپُرجوشسرشار Roman Urdu: Joshila ENGLISH MEANING Full of energy and enthusiasm. Vivacious describes a person who is lively, animated, and exudes a cheerful spirit. It is used for personalities that are bright and energetic, often making a room feel more vibrant. The word conveys a sense of[...]