noun B2 Latin origin alacrity /əˈlækrɪti/ · uh-LAK-ri-tee چستیپُر جوش ہوناتیزی سے ردِعمل Roman Urdu: Chasti ENGLISH MEANING A quick and eager readiness to act. Alacrity describes a lively willingness and promptness to do something. It is used when someone shows enthusiasm and speed in responding. The word adds a positive, energetic tone compared to[...]
noun C1 Latin origin ascendancy /əˈsɛn.dən.si/ · a-SEN-dan-see غلبہبالادستیسرسرائی Roman Urdu: Ghalba ENGLISH MEANING The state of having power, influence, or control over others. Ascendancy describes a dominant position in a group, organization, or situation. It is used when someone or something enjoys lasting authority, not merely a fleeting advantage. The word often carries a[...]
noun B2 Greek origin paradox /ˈpærədɒks/ · PAR-uh-doks متناقضمخالفپراسرار Roman Urdu: Mutanaqiz ENGLISH MEANING A statement that seems self‑contradictory but may hold a hidden truth. A paradox is a claim or situation that appears absurd or logically impossible, yet on deeper inspection it may reveal a valid insight. It is often used in philosophy, science,[...]
noun B2 Latin origin alacrity /əˈlækrɪti/ · uh-LAK-ri-tee تیزیچستپرجوشی Roman Urdu: tizi ENGLISH MEANING A quick and cheerful willingness to do something. Alacrity describes a prompt and eager readiness to act, often accompanied by enthusiasm. It is used when someone responds swiftly and with a positive attitude. The word adds a touch of liveliness to[...]
verb B2 Old French origin cherish /ˈtʃerɪʃ/ · CHER-ish قیمتی سمجھنامحبت سے رکھناعزت دینا Roman Urdu: qeemti samajhna ENGLISH MEANING To hold something dear and care for it deeply. Cherish means to value someone or something highly and to treat it with affection and respect. It is often used for relationships, memories, or treasured objects.[...]
noun C1 Arabic origin elixir /ɪˈlɪk.sər/ · ih-LIK-ser قوی دواحیات بخش مشروبعصا Roman Urdu: Qavi dawa ENGLISH MEANING A liquid said to cure illnesses or grant immortality. An elixir is a special liquid, often imagined as magical, that can heal diseases or extend life. It is used metaphorically for anything that seems to remedy a[...]
noun B2 Latin origin umbrage /ˈʌm.brɪdʒ/ · UM-brij ناراضگیغصہاپکاہٹ Roman Urdu: Naarazgi ENGLISH MEANING A feeling of irritation or resentment. Umbrage denotes a sense of mild anger or offense, often because something is perceived as insulting. It is commonly used in formal or written contexts to describe a personal slight. The word carries a nuanced,[...]
verb B2 Latin (via French) origin plummet /ˈplʌmɪt/ · PLUH-mit گراوٹزیرِ زمین گِرناپٹپٹانا Roman Urdu: Zair-e-zameen girna ENGLISH MEANING To fall or drop sharply and quickly. Plummet describes a rapid, straight‑down fall, often used for prices, temperatures, or objects that descend without slowing. It adds a sense of suddenness and severity, making it stronger than[...]
noun B2 Latin origin spectrum /ˈspɛktrəm/ · SPEC-truhm سپیکٹرمدائرہحدود Roman Urdu: spectrum ENGLISH MEANING A range or series of related things, such as colors, frequencies, or ideas. Spectrum refers to a continuous series of elements that vary subtly from one extreme to another, like the colors of a rainbow or the range of radio frequencies.[...]
noun B2 Arabic origin kismet /ˈkɪz.mət/ · KIZ-mət قسمتنصیبپاٹ Roman Urdu: kismet ENGLISH MEANING Fate or destiny, especially an unchangeable power governing events. Kismet refers to a predetermined course of events that is believed to be beyond human control. It is often used in a poetic or philosophical context to describe events that seem inevitable.[...]
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