101-200 Flashcards
Acrid (adj.)
Having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell تیز، ناگوار || Syn: Pungent, Bitter, Harsh || Ant: Mild, Pleasant, Sweet || The acrid smell of burning plastic filled the air. || Co: Acrid smoke, Acrid odor, Acrid remark || Acridity (n.) - The acridity of the fumes made it hard to breathe. / Acridly (adv.) - The chemicals smelled acridly.
Boorish (adj.)
Rough, ill-mannered, or insensitive بدتمیز، اجڈ || Syn: Rude, Uncouth, Crude || Ant: Polite, Refined, Courteous || His boorish behavior offended the guests. || Co: Boorish attitude, Boorish remarks, Boorish personality || Boorishly (adv.) - He boorishly interrupted the conversation. / Boorishness (n.) - His boorishness made him unpopular.
Cynical (adj.)
Believing that people act only out of selfish motives شکی، مایوس || Syn: Skeptical, Distrustful, Pessimistic || Ant: Trusting, Optimistic, Hopeful || She had a cynical view of politics. || Co: Cynical attitude, Cynical remark, Cynical laughter || Cynicism (n.) - His cynicism made it hard to trust others. / Cynically (adv.) - He cynically dismissed their concerns.
Epistle (n.)
A formal or literary letter خط، مراسلہ || Syn: Letter, Missive, Dispatch || Ant: Speech, An(n.)cement, Oral communication || The historian discovered an ancient epistle written by a king. || Co: Religious epistle, Personal epistle, Epistle to a friend || No common alternate forms.
Heresy (n.)
A belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine بدعت، الحاد || Syn: Blasphemy, Unorthodoxy, Sacrilege || Ant: Orthodoxy, Belief, Conformity || In medieval times, heresy was punished severely. || Co: Religious heresy, Accused of heresy, Commit heresy || Heretic (n.) - He was labeled a heretic for his beliefs. / Heretical (adj.) - His heretical ideas challenged traditions.
Lance (n.)/(v.)
A long spear or to pierce with a sharp object نیزہ، چھیدنا || Syn: Spear, Javelin, Stab || Ant: Shield, Defend, Protect || The knight carried a sharp lance into battle. || Co: Throw a lance, Lance a wound, Medieval lance || Lancing (v.) - The doctor is lancing the infected boil. / Lanced (adj./v.) - He lanced the swelling to release fluid.
Obscure (adj.)/(v.)
Not easily understood or difficult to see دھندلا، غیر واضح || Syn: Unclear, Vague, Hidden || Ant: Clear, Obvious, Well-known || The professor’s explanation was too obscure for the students. || Co: Obscure meaning, Obscure reference, Obscure location || Obscurity (n.) - He lived in obscurity before becoming famous. / Obscured (adj./v.) - The fog obscured the view.
Poignant (adj.)
Evoking deep emotion, often sadness دل کو چھو لینے والا، جذباتی || Syn: Touching, Moving, Heartbreaking || Ant: Unemotional, Dull, Indifferent || The movie had a poignant ending that left many in tears. || Co: Poignant moment, Poignant story, Poignant speech || Poignancy (n.) - The poignancy of the letter brought her to tears. / Poignantly (adv.) - He poignantly described his struggles.
Respite (n.)
A short period of rest or relief from something difficult وقفہ، آرام || Syn: Break, Relief, Reprieve || Ant: Continuation, Pressure, Agitation || After hours of labor, the workers took a respite. || Co: Brief respite, Respite from work, Temporary respite || Respited (adj./v.) - The prisoner was respited for a month.
Terse (adj.)
Sparing in the use of words; abrupt مختصر، دو ٹوک || Syn: Concise, Laconic, Brief || Ant: Wordy, Lengthy, (v.)ose || His terse reply indicated his frustration. || Co: Terse statement, Terse response, Terse remark || Terseness (n.) - The terseness of his speech made it impactful. / Tersely (adv.) - She tersely dismissed the argument.
Acrophobia (n.)
Extreme fear of heights بلندی کا خوف || Syn: Fear of heights, Vertigo, Altophobia || Ant: Fearlessness, Courage, Confidence || His acrophobia prevented him from climbing the mountain. || Co: Severe acrophobia, Overcome acrophobia, Acrophobia treatment || Acrophobic (adj.) - He is acrophobic and avoids tall buildings.
Bourgeois (adj.)/(n.)
Middle-class, materialistic, or conventional متوسط طبقے سے متعلق، مادہ پرست || Syn: Middle-class, Conventional, Capitalist || Ant: Aristocratic, Radical, Unconventional || His bourgeois lifestyle was focused on comfort and status. || Co: Bourgeois society, Bourgeois mentality, Bourgeois values || Bourgeoisie (n.) - The bourgeoisie controlled much of the economy.
Debility (n.)
Physical weakness, especially due to illness کمزوری، نقاہت || Syn: Frailty, Weakness, Exhaustion || Ant: Strength, Vigor, Robustness || The patient’s debility made it difficult for him to walk. || Co: Severe debility, Chronic debility, Physical debility || Debilitated (adj.) - She was debilitated after the long illness. / Debilitate (v.) - The disease debilitated his immune system. / Debilitating (adj.) - He suffered from a debilitating condition.
Epistolary (adj.)
Relating to the writing of letters خط نویسی سے متعلق || Syn: Written, Correspondent, Letter-based || Ant: Oral, Spoken, (v.)al || The novel was written in an epistolary format. || Co: Epistolary novel, Epistolary communication, Epistolary tradition || Epistle (n.) - He received a heartfelt epistle from his friend. / In an epistolary manner - The story was narrated in an epistolary manner through letters.
Hiatus (n.)
A gap or interruption in continuity وقفہ، تعطل || Syn: Pause, Break, Intermission || Ant: Continuation, Resumption, Uninterrupted || The artist took a hiatus from painting to travel the world. || Co: Brief hiatus, Long hiatus, Hiatus in career || No common alternate forms.
Languid (adj.)
Lacking energy or enthusiasm سست، کاہل || Syn: Sluggish, Listless, Lethargic || Ant: Energetic, Active, Lively || She moved with a languid grace across the room. || Co: Languid movement, Languid afternoon, Languid expression || Languidly (adv.) - He languidly stretched on the couch. / Languidness (n.) - His languidness was mistaken for laziness.
Obscured (adj.)/(v.)
Hidden or made unclear غیر واضح، دھندلا || Syn: Concealed, Hidden, Veiled || Ant: Clear, Visible, Apparent || The trees obscured the view of the mountains. || Co: Obscured meaning, Obscured vision, Obscured details || Obscure (v./adj.) - The professor’s words obscured the concept rather than clarifying it. / Obscuring (v.) - The fog was obscuring the road.
Poised (adj.)
Balanced, composed, or self-assured; also ready for action or change سنبھلا ہوا، پر اعتماد || Syn: Collected, Graceful, Steady || Ant: Clumsy, Nervous, Unstable || She remained poised even under pressure. || Co: Poised for success, Poised expression, Poised reaction || Poise (n.) - She carried herself with poise at the event. / Poising (v.) - He was poising himself before making the speech.
Resplendent (adj.)
Shining brilliantly; attractive and impressive چمکدار، شاندار || Syn: Radiant, Glorious, Magnificent || Ant: Dull, Dim, Unimpressive || The bride looked resplendent in her golden gown. || Co: Resplendent beauty, Resplendent colors, Resplendent attire || Resplendence (n.) - The resplendence of the palace was breathtaking. / Resplendently (adv.) - The sun shone resplendently over the sea.
Therapeutic (adj.)
Having a healing or beneficial effect شفابخش، علاجی || Syn: Healing, Restorative, Curative || Ant: Harmful, Damaging, Detrimental || Yoga has a therapeutic effect on mental health. || Co: Therapeutic treatment, Therapeutic benefits, Therapeutic massage || Therapy (n.) - He underwent therapy for stress relief. / Therapeutically (adv.) - The treatment worked therapeutically. / Therapist (n.) - She consulted a therapist for anxiety.
Acuity (n.)
Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing تیز فہمی، تیز نگاہی || Syn: Sharpness, Perception, Sensitivity || Ant: Dullness, Ignorance, Incompetence || The doctor tested the patient’s visual acuity. || Co: Mental acuity, Visual acuity, Acuity of perception || Acute (adj.) - His acute sense of hearing detected the faintest sound. / Acutely (adv.) - She was acutely aware of the risks. / Acuteness (n.) - The acuteness of his intellect was remarkable.
Braggart (n.)
A person who boasts about achievements or possessions شیخی خور، بڑھک باز || Syn: Boaster, Show-off, Egotist || Ant: Humble person, Modest individual || He was an annoying braggart who never stopped talking about his wealth. || Co: Arrogant braggart, Loud braggart, Braggart attitude || Brag (v.) - He constantly brags about his accomplishments.
Debunking (n.)/(v.)
Exposing false claims or myths جھوٹ یا فریب کا پردہ فاش کرنا || Syn: Exposing, Disproving, Refuting || Ant: Confirming, Validating, Supporting || The scientist focused on debunking popular health myths. || Co: Debunking a theory, Debunking a myth, Debunking a claim || Debunk (v.) - The journalist worked to debunk fake news. / Debunked (adj./v.) - His argument was quickly debunked by experts.
Epitomized (v.)
To be a perfect example of something بہترین مثال ہونا || Syn: Exemplified, Personified, Embodied || Ant: Contradicted, Distorted, Misrepresented || His dedication epitomized the spirit of teamwork. || Co: Epitomized excellence, Epitomized strength, Epitomized character || Epitome (n.) - She is the epitome of grace and elegance.
