noun B1 Old English origin grit /ɡrɪt/ · grit حوصلہاستقامتبرداشت Roman Urdu: Housla ENGLISH MEANING Courage and resolve in facing difficulty. Grit refers to a blend of perseverance and passion that enables a person to stay determined over long periods. It is used to applaud individuals who keep striving despite setbacks. The quality is admired[...]
adjective C1 Latin origin arcane /ɑːrˈkeɪn/ · ar-KAYN پراسراررازدارپراسرارانہ Roman Urdu: prasarar ENGLISH MEANING Mysteriously obscure or known only to a few. Arcane describes something that is hidden, mysterious, or understood by only a small, specialized group. It is often used for esoteric subjects such as ancient rituals, specialized technical jargon, or secret knowledge. The[...]
adjective B2 Greek origin enigmatic /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/ · en-ig-MAT-ik پراسرارمبہمپھچان سے باہر Roman Urdu: parasraar ENGLISH MEANING Mysteriously puzzling or hard to interpret. Enigmatic describes something that is deliberately ambiguous, like a hidden clue or a secretive smile. It is used for people, statements, or situations that provoke curiosity because their meaning is not obvious. The[...]
noun B2 Greek origin pseudonym /ˈsjuːdənɪm/ · SOO-de-nim فرضی ناماستعارہ نامنقلی نام Roman Urdu: farzi naam ENGLISH MEANING A fictitious name an author uses instead of their real name. A pseudonym is a made‑up name adopted by writers, artists, or speakers to hide their identity or create a separate persona. It is often used in[...]
idiom B2 American English origin cut to the chase /kʌt tuː ðə tʃeɪs/ · kut too thuh chays اصل بات پر آنامختصر طور پر بیان کرناسیدھا پوائنٹ پر پہنچنا Roman Urdu: asal baat par aana ENGLISH MEANING To get to the main point without unnecessary details. This idiom is used when you want someone to[...]
idiom B2 English origin turn a blind eye /tɜːrn ə blaɪnd aɪ/ · turn uh blayd ahy نذرانداز ہونانظرانداز کرنااندھا ہونا Roman Urdu: nazarandaaz hona ENGLISH MEANING To deliberately ignore something you know is wrong. This idiom is used when a person pretends not to notice a mistake, problem, or injustice. It suggests a conscious[...]
noun B2 Latin origin Aurora /ɔːˈrɔːrə/ · aw-ROHR-uh شفقسحرآسمانی روشنی Roman Urdu: Shafaq ENGLISH MEANING A natural light display in the sky, usually near the polar regions. Aurora is a spectacular glowing curtain of colors that appears in high latitude skies, caused by charged particles colliding with Earth's atmosphere. The term is most often paired[...]
noun B1 French (from Latin pivus) origin pivot /ˈpɪvət/ · PIV-ut محورمرکزی نقطہگردشی مرکز Roman Urdu: mahwar ENGLISH MEANING A central point, pin, or shaft on which something rotates. A pivot is the fixed point around which a lever, door, or any object turns or swings. It can also refer to a crucial idea or[...]
noun B2 Latin origin levity /ˈlɛvɪti/ · LEV-i-tee لطافتہلکی مزاحبے بنیاد خوشی Roman Urdu: Latafat ENGLISH MEANING Lightness of mind or humor, especially in serious situations. Levity refers to a playful or humorous attitude that lightens a solemn atmosphere. It is used when someone injects wit or casualness into a conversation. The word carries a[...]
noun B2 Arabic via Medieval Latin origin zenith /ˈzɛnɪθ/ · ZEE-nith عروجچوٹیاوج Roman Urdu: urooj ENGLISH MEANING The highest point directly overhead; the peak of something. Zenith refers to the point in the sky exactly above an observer, or metaphorically to the highest stage or most successful point of something. Use it when you want[...]