301-400 Flashcards
Ambivalence (n.)
The state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas دو ذہنی، غیر یقینی کیفیت || syn: Uncertainty, Indecision, Hesitation || ant: Certainty, Confidence, Resolution || His ambivalence about the decision made him hesitate. || col: Emotional ambivalence, Ambivalence towards a choice || Ambivalent (adj.) - She felt ambivalent about quitting her job. / Ambivalently (adv.) - He spoke ambivalently, unsure of his next step.
Cantankerous (adj.)
Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative جھگڑالو، بد مزاج || syn: Irritable, Cranky, Grumpy || ant: Agreeable, Pleasant, Cheerful || The cantankerous old man complained about everything. || col: Cantankerous attitude, Cantankerous behavior, Cantankerous dispute || Cantankerously (adv.) - She cantankerously refused to listen. / Cantankerousness (n.) - His cantankerousness made him difficult to work with.
Derogatory (adj.)
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude توہین آمیز، ہتک آمیز || syn: Disparaging, Demeaning, Insulting || ant: Complimentary, Respectful, Flattering || His derogatory remarks offended his colleagues. || col: Derogatory comment, Derogatory tone, Derogatory language || Derogatorily (adv.) - He spoke derogatorily about his opponents.
Exemplify (v.)
To be a typical example of something مثال پیش کرنا، واضح کرنا || syn: Illustrate, Represent, Demonstrate || ant: Obscure, Misrepresent, Distort || She exemplifies the qualities of a great leader. || col: Exemplify a principle, Exemplify a concept, Exemplify success || Exemplified (v.) - His actions exemplified courage. / Exemplification (n.) - The book is an exemplification of classical literature.
Impecunious (adj.)
Having little or no money مفلس، غریب || syn: Poor, Penniless, Destitute || ant: Wealthy, Affluent, Prosperous || The impecunious artist struggled to pay rent. || col: Impecunious state, Impecunious lifestyle, Impecunious writer || Impecuniosity (n.) - His impecuniosity forced him to borrow money.
Lucid (adj.)
Expressed clearly; easy to understand واضح، روشن || syn: Clear, Coherent, Intelligible || ant: Confusing, Obscure, Muddled || His explanation was so lucid that everyone understood. || col: Lucid explanation, Lucid argument, Lucid thought || Lucidity (n.) - The lucidity of his writing made it enjoyable. / Lucidly (adv.) - She explained the theory lucidly.
Ornate (adj.)
Elaborately decorated or complex in style پرتعیش، نفیس || syn: Decorative, Embellished, Lavish || ant: Plain, Simple, Unadorned || The palace had ornate ceilings and gold-plated walls. || col: Ornate furniture, Ornate design, Ornate speech || Ornately (adv.) - The room was ornately decorated for the event.
Precipice (n.)
A very steep cliff; a dangerous situation کھڑی چٹان، نازک صورت حال || syn: Cliff, Ledge, Brink || ant: Plateau, Safe ground, Stability || They stood on the edge of the precipice, looking down. || col: Edge of a precipice, Precipice of disaster, Precipice of war || No common alternate forms.
Salubrious (adj.)
Health-giving, pleasant, and beneficial صحت بخش، خوشگوار || syn: Wholesome, Healthy, Invigorating || ant: Harmful, Unhealthy, Unwholesome || The mountain air was salubrious and refreshing. || col: Salubrious climate, Salubrious lifestyle, Salubrious environment || Salubriously (adv.) - He lived salubriously, following a strict diet. / Salubriousness (n.) - The salubriousness of the resort attracted visitors.
Truant (n.)/(adj.)
A student who stays away from school without permission غیر حاضر، غیر ذمہ دار || syn: Absentee, Skiver, Shirker || ant: Diligent, Responsible, Attentive || The teacher punished the truant for skipping school. || col: Truant behavior, Playing truant, Truant child || Truancy (n.) - His frequent truancy led to expulsion. / Truantly (adv.) - He acted truantly, avoiding responsibilities.
Ambulatory (adj.)
Relating to walking; able to move around متحرک، چلنے پھرنے کے قابل || syn: Mobile, Walking, Roaming || ant: Immobile, Stationary, Bedridden || After surgery, he remained ambulatory with assistance. || col: Ambulatory patient, Ambulatory care, Ambulatory movement || Ambulation (n.) - The patient’s ambulation improved after therapy. / Ambulatorily (adv.) - He moved ambulatorily after his injury.
Capacious (adj.)
Having a lot of space; roomy کشادہ، وسیع || syn: Spacious, Large, Expansive || ant: Cramped, Small, Confined || The hotel room was capacious and comfortable. || col: Capacious hall, Capacious storage, Capacious bag || Capaciousness (n.) - The capaciousness of the room was surprising. / Capaciously (adv.) - The library was capaciously designed to hold thousands of books.
Desecrate (v.)
To treat a sacred place or object with disrespect بے حرمتی کرنا، ناپاک کرنا || syn: Violate, Profane, Defile || ant: Honor, Sanctify, Respect || The vandals desecrated the ancient temple. || col: Desecrate a monument, Desecrate a grave, Desecrate a church || Desecration (n.) - The desecration of the shrine caused outrage. / Desecrated (v.) - The holy site was desecrated by graffiti.
Exhaustive (adj.)
Thorough and complete جامع، مکمل || syn: Comprehensive, Thorough, Extensive || ant: Incomplete, Superficial, Limited || The book provides an exhaustive analysis of the topic. || col: Exhaustive research, Exhaustive report, Exhaustive study || Exhaustively (adv.) - The issue was examined exhaustively. / Exhaustiveness (n.) - The exhaustiveness of his investigation was impressive.
Impious (adj.)
Lacking respect for religion or sacred things بے دین، گستاخ || syn: Irreligious, Blasphemous, Profane || ant: Devout, Pious, Reverent || His impious remarks offended the religious community. || col: Impious behavior, Impious act, Impious attitude || Impiously (adv.) - He spoke impiously about sacred texts. / Impiety (n.) - His impiety led to his rejection from the religious group.
Ludicrous (adj.)
Ridiculously absurd or laughable مضحکہ خیز، بے وقوفانہ || syn: Absurd, Ridiculous, Laughable || ant: Sensible, Logical, Serious || The idea of a flying car seemed ludicrous at first. || col: Ludicrous idea, Ludicrous suggestion, Ludicrous mistake || Ludicrously (adv.) - He dressed ludicrously for the event. / Ludicrousness (n.) - The ludicrousness of his claim made everyone laugh.
Orthodox (adj.)
Following traditional beliefs or practices قدامت پسند، روایتی || syn: Traditional, Conservative, Conventional || ant: Unorthodox, Radical, Nontraditional || She follows a very orthodox interpretation of the law. || col: Orthodox beliefs, Orthodox view, Orthodox lifestyle || Orthodoxy (n.) - The orthodoxy of his views made him respected in religious circles. / Orthodoxly (adv.) - He dressed orthodoxly according to his faith.
Precipitous (adj.)
Dangerously steep or done suddenly without careful thought کھڑا، ناپسندیدہ طور پر اچانک || syn: Steep, Abrupt, Hasty || ant: Gradual, Slow, Cautious || The hiker stopped at the edge of the precipitous cliff. || col: Precipitous decline, Precipitous slope, Precipitous action || Precipitously (adv.) - The market fell precipitously. / Precipitousness (n.) - The precipitousness of the cliff made climbing dangerous.
Salutary (adj.)
Producing good effects; beneficial فائدہ مند، صحت بخش || syn: Beneficial, Wholesome, Healthful || ant: Harmful, Detrimental, Unhealthy || The policy had a salutary effect on the economy. || col: Salutary advice, Salutary lesson, Salutary measure || Salutarily (adv.) - He was salutarily affected by the changes. / Salutariness (n.) - The salutariness of exercise is well known.
Truncate (v.)
To shorten by cutting off a part مختصر کرنا، کاٹنا || syn: Shorten, Cut, Trim || ant: Extend, Lengthen, Prolong || The speech was truncated due to time constraints. || col: Truncate a discussion, Truncate a sentence, Truncate a text || Truncation (n.) - The truncation of the article removed key details. / Truncated (adj.) - The truncated version of the book left out important events.
Ameliorate (v.)
To make something better or improve a bad situation بہتر بنانا، اصلاح کرنا || syn: Improve, Enhance, Alleviate || ant: Worsen, Aggravate, Deteriorate || Efforts were made to ameliorate the living conditions. || col: Ameliorate conditions, Ameliorate suffering, Ameliorate situation || Amelioration (n.) - The amelioration of the economy led to growth. / Ameliorative (adj.) - His ameliorative actions helped the poor.
Capitulate (v.)
To surrender or give up resistance ہتھیار ڈال دینا، تسلیم کر لینا || syn: Surrender, Yield, Submit || ant: Resist, Defy, Withstand || The army was forced to capitulate after weeks of fighting. || col: Capitulate to pressure, Capitulate under stress, Capitulate quickly || Capitulation (n.) - The general announced the capitulation of the forces. / Capitulated (v.) - He capitulated to the enemy’s demands.
Desecration (n.)
The act of treating a sacred place or thing with disrespect بے حرمتی، ناپاکی || syn: Violation, Defilement, Blasphemy || ant: Honor, Sanctification, Reverence || The desecration of the mosque led to protests. || col: Desecration of a site, Desecration of a grave, Desecration of a temple || Desecrate (v.) - Vandals desecrated the monument. / Desecrated (adj.) - The desecrated site needed restoration.
Exonerates (v.)
To free from blame or guilt بری الذمہ کرنا، بے قصور ثابت کرنا || syn: Acquit, Vindicate, Absolve || ant: Convict, Blame, Accuse || The evidence exonerates him of all charges. || col: Exonerates from crime, Exonerates from blame, Exonerates an individual || Exoneration (n.) - His exoneration came after new evidence emerged. / Exonerated (v.) - She was exonerated by the court.
