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Alacrity (n.)
Cheerful willingness or eagerness پھرتی، مستعدی، جوش || syn: Enthusiasm, Readiness, Zeal || ant: Hesitation, Reluctance, Indifference || She accepted the invitation with alacrity. || col: Alacrity in response, With alacrity, Show alacrity || No common alternate forms.
Burgeon (v.)
To grow or develop rapidly تیزی سے بڑھنا یا پھیلنا || syn: Flourish, Thrive, Expand || ant: Decline, Wither, Shrink || The city’s economy continues to burgeon. || col: Burgeoning industry, Burgeoning population, Burgeoning talent || Burgeoning (adj.) - The burgeoning tech sector attracts investors. / Burgeoned (v.) - The plants burgeoned after the rainy season.
Deleterious (adj.)
Harmful or damaging نقصان دہ، ضرر رساں || syn: Detrimental, Injurious, Toxic || ant: Beneficial, Harmless, Advantageous || Smoking has deleterious effects on health. || col: Deleterious impact, Deleterious consequences, Deleterious habit || Deleteriously (adv.) - Pollution deleteriously affects marine life. / Deleteriousness (n.) - The deleteriousness of the chemical was evident.
Euphemism (n.)
A mild or indirect word used in place of a harsh one خوشنما الفاظ میں تلخ بات کہنا || syn: Politeness, Understatement, Softening || ant: Dysphemism, Bluntness, Directness || He used a euphemism to avoid offending her. || col: Common euphemism, Euphemism for death, Political euphemism || Euphemistic (adj.) - The report used euphemistic language. / Euphemistically (adv.) - The situation was described euphemistically.
Hypocritical (adj.)
Behaving in a way that contradicts claimed beliefs منافقانہ، دوغلا || syn: Deceptive, Insincere, Pretentious || ant: Honest, Genuine, Sincere || His hypocritical behavior angered everyone. || col: Hypocritical attitude, Hypocritical speech, Hypocritical actions || Hypocrisy (n.) - His hypocrisy was evident in his actions. / Hypocritically (adv.) - He hypocritically condemned corruption while engaging in it.
Lethargic (adj.)
Sluggish, lacking energy سست، کاہل || syn: Lazy, Inactive, Listless || ant: Energetic, Active, Lively || The hot weather made her feel lethargic. || col: Lethargic state, Lethargic response, Lethargic movement || Lethargy (n.) - His lethargy was due to exhaustion. / Lethargically (adv.) - He moved lethargically after waking up.
Ogle (v.)
To stare at with excessive interest گھورنا، شہوت بھری نظر ڈالنا || syn: Gawk, Leer, Gaze || ant: Ignore, Overlook, Glance away || He was reprimanded for ogling at strangers. || col: Ogle at someone, Ogle in admiration, Ogle a display || Ogling (adj./v.) - He was caught ogling the jewelry. / Ogled (v.) - She ogled at the expensive car.
Postulate (v.)/(n.)
To assume or suggest something as a basis for reasoning مفروضہ قائم کرنا، قیاس کرنا || syn: Hypothesize, Presume, Assume || ant: Deny, Reject, Disprove || Scientists postulate the existence of dark matter. || col: Postulate a theory, Postulate an idea, Logical postulate || Postulation (n.) - His postulation was later confirmed by research. / Postulated (v.) - He postulated that life could exist on Mars.
Robust (adj.)
Strong, healthy, or vigorous مضبوط، صحت مند || syn: Sturdy, Resilient, Hardy || ant: Weak, Fragile, Feeble || The company has a robust financial position. || col: Robust system, Robust economy, Robust health || Robustly (adv.) - The program was robustly designed. / Robustness (n.) - The robustness of the bridge ensures safety.
Tractable (adj.)
Easily controlled or influenced فرمانبردار، نرم مزاج || syn: Obedient, Malleable, Compliant || ant: Stubborn, Unyielding, Inflexible || The new intern was very tractable. || col: Tractable behavior, Tractable solution, Tractable attitude || Tractability (n.) - The tractability of the material makes it useful. / Tractably (adv.) - The students behaved tractably during class.
Alchemy (n.)
A medieval practice of transforming matter, often associated with magical changes کیمیا گری، سونا بنانے کا قدیم فن || syn: Magic, Sorcery, Transformation || ant: Science, Reality, Modernity || The ancient scientists practiced alchemy to turn metals into gold. || col: Alchemy of success, Alchemy in history, Alchemy of transformation || Alchemical (adj.) - The alchemical experiments led to unexpected discoveries. / Alchemist (n.) - The alchemist sought the secret to immortality. / Alchemize (v.) - He attempted to alchemize base metals into gold.
Burnish (v.)/(n.)
To polish or enhance something چمکانا، نکھارنا || syn: Shine, Polish, Buff || ant: Dull, Tarnish, Ruin || He worked hard to burnish his reputation. || col: Burnish a surface, Burnish an image, Burnish skills || Burnished (adj./v.) - The floor was burnished to a perfect shine. / Burnishing (n.) - The burnishing of the car made it look brand new.
Deliberate (adj.)/(v.)
Done consciously and intentionally; to think carefully جان بوجھ کر کیا گیا، غور و فکر کرنا || syn: Intentional, Calculated, Thoughtful || ant: Accidental, Hasty, Careless || The jury took hours to deliberate before reaching a verdict. || col: Deliberate action, Deliberate effort, Deliberate thought || Deliberation (n.) - After much deliberation, they agreed on a solution. / Deliberately (adv.) - He deliberately ignored the warning.
Euphony (n.)
The quality of being pleasing to the ear سریلا پن، خوش آہنگی || syn: Melody, Harmony, Musicality || ant: Cacophony, Dissonance, Harshness || The poet’s words had a natural euphony. || col: Euphony in poetry, Euphony in music, Euphony of speech || Euphonic (adj.) - The song had a euphonic quality. / Euphonious (adj.) - The euphonious melody soothed the audience.
Iconoclast (n.)
A person who attacks established beliefs or institutions روایات کے خلاف چلنے والا || syn: Rebel, Critic, Nonconformist || ant: Conformist, Traditionalist, Supporter || The iconoclast challenged religious dogma. || col: Political iconoclast, Religious iconoclast, Social iconoclast || Iconoclastic (adj.) - His iconoclastic views made him unpopular among conservatives. / Iconoclasm (n.) - The rise of iconoclasm disrupted traditional institutions.
Levity (n.)
Lack of seriousness; humor in a serious situation سنجیدگی کی کمی، مزاح || syn: Lightheartedness, Frivolity, Humor || ant: Seriousness, Gravity, Solemnity || His levity was inappropriate at the funeral. || col: Levity in conversation, Levity at work, Levity in attitude || No common alternate forms.
Olfactory (adj.)
Related to the sense of smell سونگھنے سے متعلق || syn: Aromatic, Fragrant, Scent-related || ant: Odorless, Unscented, Tasteless || The olfactory nerves help us detect scents. || col: Olfactory senses, Olfactory perception, Olfactory stimulation || Olfaction (n.) - The study of olfaction helps understand how smells affect memory.
Potable (adj.)
Safe to drink قابلِ نوش، پینے کے قابل || syn: Drinkable, Pure, Clean || ant: Contaminated, Undrinkable, Polluted || The water from the well is potable. || col: Potable water, Potable sources, Potable quality || Potability (n.) - The potability of the river water was tested.
Rotund (adj.)
Round in shape; plump or full-sounding speech گول مٹول، بھرپور آواز || syn: Chubby, Corpulent, Sonorous || ant: Thin, Gaunt, Hollow || The speaker’s rotund voice filled the hall. || col: Rotund figure, Rotund belly, Rotund speech || Rotundity (n.) - The rotundity of the moon was striking. / Rotundly (adv.) - He spoke rotundly with confidence.
Tranquil (adj.)
Calm, peaceful, and undisturbed پر سکون، خاموش || syn: Serene, Quiet, Restful || ant: Noisy, Turbulent, Chaotic || The lake was tranquil at sunset. || col: Tranquil environment, Tranquil waters, Tranquil state || Tranquility (n.) - He longed for tranquility away from the city. / Tranquilly (adv.) - She walked tranquilly along the beach.
Alibi (n.)
A claim or evidence that one was elsewhere when a crime happened جائے وقوعہ پر نہ ہونے کا ثبوت || syn: Excuse, Justification, Defense || ant: Proof of guilt, Conviction || He provided an alibi for the night of the robbery. || col: Strong alibi, Alibi for a crime, False alibi || No common alternate forms.
Buttress (n.)/(v.)
A support for a structure; to strengthen or reinforce سہارا، مضبوط کرنا || syn: Support, Reinforce, Bolster || ant: Weaken, Undermine, Weaken || The law was buttressed by strong public support. || col: Buttress an argument, Structural buttress, Buttress of democracy || Buttressed (adj./v.) - His claim was buttressed by facts. / Buttressing (n.) - The buttressing of the building prevented collapse.
Delineation (n.)
The act of describing or outlining something وضاحت، خاکہ کشی || syn: Description, Depiction, Portrayal || ant: Vague explanation, Misrepresentation || The artist’s delineation of the landscape was stunning. || col: Delineation of boundaries, Delineation of duties, Clear delineation || Delineate (v.) - The report delineates the plan in detail. / Delineated (adj./v.) - The regions were delineated clearly on the map. / Delineative (adj.) - The delineative drawings explained the concept well.
Evacuate (v.)
To remove people from a dangerous place خالی کرنا، منتقل کرنا || syn: Remove, Clear, Withdraw || ant: Occupy, Retain, Stay || The authorities evacuated the building after the fire alarm. || col: Evacuate a building, Evacuate an area, Emergency evacuation || Evacuation (n.) - The evacuation of the city was completed in time. / Evacuated (adj./v.) - The town was evacuated due to flooding. / Evacuative (adj.) - The evacuative measures saved many lives.
