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abate v. [aberrant] subside; decrease; become less in amount or intensity Rather than leaving immediately, they waited for the storm to abate. Show examples and contexts
abduct v. [اغوا] carry off by force; kidnap Kidnappers are going to abduct the child from the playground. Show examples and contexts
abhor v. [ان تمام معاملات میں] fill with horror and loathing; horrify; hate One of the things I abhor is the threat to withhold aid. Show examples and contexts
abject a. [گھور] being of the most miserable kind; wretched; lacking pride; brought low in condition or status On the streets of New York, the homeless live in abject poverty, huddling in doorways to find shelter from the wind. Show examples and contexts
abominable a. [گھرنیت] detestable; extremely unpleasant; very bad Mary liked John until she learned he was dating Susan; then she called him an abominable young man. Show examples and contexts
abstain v. [جدا] refrain; hold oneself back voluntarily from an action or practice After considering the effect of alcohol on his athletic performance, he decided to abstain from drinking while he trained for the race. Show examples and contexts
abstruse a. [abyss] obscure; profound; difficult to understand She carries around abstruse works of philosophy, not because she understands them but because she wants her friends to think she does. Show examples and contexts
absurdity n. [بے ہودگی] quality of being absurd or inconsistent with obvious truth, reason, or sound judgment; logical contradiction His story of being kidnapped by little green men is sheer absurdity. Show examples and contexts
abyss n. [abyss] enormous chasm; vast bottomless pit; any deep, immeasurable space; hell Are we to believe that the only thing between us and the abyss is the deficit's size, and the more the government borrows, the better off we shall be? Show examples and contexts
accommodation n. [رہائش] living quarters provided for public convenience; something that meets a need; convenience When traveling, accommodation is a very important issue for most people. Show examples and contexts
accomplice n. [ساتھی] partner in crime; associate in wrongdoing Because your accomplice is a stranger, it's safer than asking a friend to participate in your ruse. Show examples and contexts
acquiesce v. [acquiesce] assent; agree without protesting Although she appeared to acquiesce to her employer's suggestions, I could tell she had reservations about the changes she wanted to make. Show examples and contexts
acrid a. [accentuate acrid] unpleasantly sharp or bitter to taste or smell; bitterly pungent The air seemed to have different grades of warmth and chill in it; they passed a farmyard with strong-smelling, acrid from the sour smell of manure. Show examples and contexts
adamant a. [اٹل] extremely hard; inflexible; stubbornly unyielding Speaker Pelosi came out of that meeting, and she was once again adamant about saying a public option must be in the bill. Show examples and contexts
admonish v. [نصیحت] warn; counsel someone against something to be avoided I would again admonish the reader carefully to consider the nature of our doctrine. Show examples and contexts
adoration n. [(نیاز)] act of playing honor to a divine being; worship paid to God; the act of addressing as a god They knelt in adoration of their gods. Show examples and contexts
adore v. [پسند] worship with profound reverence; pay divine honors to; regard with the utmost esteem and affection All the girls in our school adore the handsome mathematics teacher who happens to be a bachelor. Show examples and contexts
adversary n. [مخالف] the opponent in a contest; someone who offers opposition The young wrestler struggled to defeat his adversary. Show examples and contexts
affable a. [ملنسار] easily approachable; warmly friendly Accustomed to cold, aloof supervisors, Nicholas was amazed at how affable his new employer was. Show examples and contexts
affirmative a. [اثبات] confirmative; ratifying; giving assent or approval; confirming The result will allow schools to know what they can do and not do in affirmative action programs. Show examples and contexts
agency n. [ایجینسی] a business that serves other businesses; an administrative unit of government The FDA press office tells me the agency is aware of the incident and is currently investigating. Show examples and contexts
aghast a. [aghast] struck by shock, terror, or amazement The film grabs you by the throat so that any feeling of being aghast is contained – and you hold on to that feeling up to the very last scene. Show examples and contexts
agitate v. [تحریک] cause to move with violence or sudden force; upset; disturb Since President has now announced that Emergency, the only demand that the lawyers can now agitate is to restore the old Supreme Court. Show examples and contexts
agrarian a. [زراعت] pertaining to land or its cultivation; relating to agricultural or rural matters The economic relationship between the two nations has expanded during the past decade amid China's economic boom and Argentina's rise in agrarian production. Show examples and contexts
aisle n. [گلیارے] passageway between rows of seats, as in an auditorium or an airplane; the wing of a building I am glad that one side of the aisle is still trying to make this country work. Show examples and contexts
alacrity n. [تتپرتا] cheerful promptness or willingness; eagerness; speed or quickness Phil and Dave were raring to get off to the mountains; they packed up their ski gear and climbed into the van with alacrity. Show examples and contexts
albeit ad. [تاہم] even though; although; notwithstanding This question bothers me, albeit from a different perspective. Show examples and contexts
allegiance n. [بیعت] loyalty to a nation, sovereign, or cause; fidelity to any person or thing; devotion They didn't want to salute the flag, saying that kind of allegiance is only for God. Show examples and contexts
alleviate v. [خاتمے] provide physical relief, as from pain; make easier; remove in part This should alleviate the pain; if it does not, we shall have to use stronger drugs. Show examples and contexts
alley n. [گلی] a narrow passage, especially a walk or passage in a garden or park, bordered by rows of trees or bushes In 1958, he tore down the dance hall and built a six-lane bowling alley, which is still there. Show examples and contexts
allot v. [آونٹیت] parcel out in parts or portions; distribute to each individual concerned; assign as a share or lot Who will she allot the easy jobs to? Show examples and contexts
ambiguous a. [مبہم] unclear or doubtful in meaning His ambiguous instructions misled us; we did not know which road to take. Show examples and contexts
ambush n. [گھات] disposition or arrangement of troops for attacking an enemy unexpectedly from a concealed station They separated into three hostile tribes, and darted upon each other from ambush with dreadful war-whoops, and killed each other by thousands. Show examples and contexts
amiable a. [ملنسار] good-natured and likable; lovable; warmly friendly In Little Women, Beth is the amiable daughter whose loving disposition endears her to all who know her. Show examples and contexts
amicable a. [دوستانہ] exhibiting friendliness or goodwill; not quarrelsome Beth's sister Jo is the hot-tempered tomboy who has difficulty maintaining amicable relations with those around her. Show examples and contexts
amiss a. [کمی] out of proper order; not in perfect shape; faulty I knew that weapons would not come in amiss, and I re-entered his room to get his rifle and shot-gun. Show examples and contexts
amnesty n. [مستثنی] the general pardon granted by the government, especially for political offenses If the amnesty is approved by parliament, it will apply to capital stashed in off-shore tax havens up to the end of last year. Show examples and contexts
amorous a. [amorous] moved by sexual love; loving 'Love them and leave them' was the motto of the amorous Don Juan. Show examples and contexts
amphitheater n. [رنگبھوم] oval building with tiers of seats from central open space or arena The spectators in the amphitheater cheered the gladiators. Show examples and contexts
anarchy n. [اراجکتا] absence of governing body; state of disorder; political disorder and confusion One might say that eastern Congo is already in anarchy, but Congo has faded from the headlines in recent months. Show examples and contexts
animation n. [حرکت پذیری] act of animating or giving life or spirit; state of being animate or alive Obviously, this animation is at the core of our relationship. Show examples and contexts
ankle n. [ٹخنے] the joint which connects the foot with the leg; tarsus There was a place on my ankle that got to itching, but I didn't scratch it, and then my ear began to itch; and next to my back, right between my shoulders. Show examples and contexts
annals n. [تاریخ] a chronological record of the events of successive years In the annals of this period, we find no mention of democratic movements. Show examples and contexts
antagonism n. [عداوت] active resistance; condition of being an opposing principle, force, or factor Barry showed his antagonism toward his new stepmother by ignoring her whenever she tried talking to him. Show examples and contexts
antagonist n. [مخالف] one who contends with another, especially in combat; an adversary; opponent A sparrow fluttering about the church is an antagonist which the most profound theologian in Europe is wholly unable to overcome. Show examples and contexts
apathy n. [بے حسی] lack of interest, or the attitude of not caring resulting from it; the indifference A firm believer in democratic government, she could not understand the apathy of people who never bothered to vote. Show examples and contexts
appalling a. [بیاوہ] causing or fitted to cause dismay or horror; frightful I don't know why she's marrying that appalling man; I wouldn't touch him with a barge-pole. Show examples and contexts
apparel n. [ملبوسات] external clothing; vesture; garments; dress; a small ornamental piece A very famous fashion designer makes her wedding apparel. Show examples and contexts
apparition n. [پریت] ghostly figure; sudden or unusual sight; appearance; state of being visible On the castle battlements, an apparition materialized and spoke to Hamlet, warning him of his uncle's treachery. Show examples and contexts
appease v. [پرسکون] bring peace, quiet, or calm to; satisfy or relieve Tom and Jody tried to appease the crying baby by offering him one toy after another, but he would not calm down. Show examples and contexts
appellation n. [پدوی] name; title; the act of naming; the act of appealing for aid, sympathy Macbeth was startled when the witches greeted him with an incorrect appellation. Show examples and contexts
appraise v. [کوتنا] estimate value of; evaluate, especially in an official capacity It is difficult to appraise the value of old paintings; it is easier to call them priceless. Show examples and contexts
apprehend v. [اندیشہ] take into custody; arrest a criminal; grasp mentally; perceive The police will apprehend the culprit and convict him. Show examples and contexts
apprehensive a. [خدشہ] capable of knowing; conscious; relating to the faculty of apprehension; sensible; feeling; perceptive Here I walked about for a long time, feeling very strange and mortally apprehensive of someone coming in and kidnapping me. Show examples and contexts
apprise v. [آگاہ کروں] inform; give notice to; make aware If you apprise him of the dangerous weather conditions, he has to postpone his trip. Show examples and contexts
approbation n. [تعریف] expression of warm approval; praise She looked for some sign of approbation from her parents, hoping her good grades would please them. Show examples and contexts
apron n. [تعریف تہبند] an article of dress, of cloth or other stuff, worn on the forepart of the body, to keep the clothes clean At home, my apron is coated with food remains within minutes of starting to cook. Show examples and contexts
arable a. [arable] fit for growing crops, as by plowing The first settlers wrote home glowing reports of the New World, praising its vast acres of arable land ready for the plow. Show examples and contexts
arrogance n. [تکبر] overbearing pride; haughtiness; manifest feeling of personal superiority in rank, power, or estimation I also think his arrogance is also turning people off. Show examples and contexts
arrogant a. [تکبر] arising from feeling or assumption of one's superiority toward others He often speaks in an arrogant tone, which doesn't encourage others to discuss with him. Show examples and contexts
ascending a. [صعودی] climbing; rising; increasing in size or value I looked at the blank wall: it seemed a sky thick with ascending stars,--everyone lit me to a purpose or delight. Show examples and contexts
ascertain v. [جاننے] find out for certain; discover with certainty; make sure of Please ascertain her present address. Show examples and contexts
ascetic a. [تپسوی] leading a life of self-discipline and self-denial; austere The wealthy, self-indulgent young man felt oddly drawn to the strict, ascetic life led by members of some monastic orders. Show examples and contexts
assail v. [آگھیرے] assault; attack with or as if with violent blows These days nightmares assail him regularly. Show examples and contexts
assassination n. [قتل] act of assassinating; killing by treacherous violence; the murder of public figure by a surprise attack The assassination is a terrible terrible, unspeakable loss for his family and friends. Show examples and contexts
assiduous a. [assiduous] constant in application or attention; diligent; unceasing or persistent He was assiduous, working at this task for weeks before he felt satisfied with his results. Show examples and contexts
assign v. [تفویض] appoint; allot; point out authoritatively or exactly Never underrate the difficulties your pupils will have to encounter or persuade them that what you assign is easy. Show examples and contexts
astray a. [گمراہ] away from the correct path or direction, either in a literal or in a figurative sense; wandering Such ideas will only lead the world's people astray. Show examples and contexts
asunder ad. [پھٹ] into separate parts or pieces; apart A fierce quarrel split the partnership asunder: the two partners finally sundered their connections because their points of view were poles apart. Show examples and contexts
asylum n. [اسائلم] place of refuge or shelter; protection The refugees sought asylum from religious persecution in a new land. Show examples and contexts
atone v. [پرایغربیت] make amends, as for sin or fault; pay for; turn away from sin He knew no way in which he could atone for his brutal crime. Show examples and contexts
atrocity n. [کرورتا] brutal deed; atrocious condition, quality, or behavior; monstrousness Unfortunately, the normal social reaction to atrocity is to banish it from our awareness. Show examples and contexts
attentive a. [چوکس] alert and watchful; considerate; thoughtful Spellbound, the attentive audience watched the final game of the tennis match, never taking their eyes from the ball. Show examples and contexts
attic n. [اٹاری] story or room directly below the roof of a building, especially a house; Of the various things you mentioned, the attic is a likely source of heat loss. Show examples and contexts
audacious a. [دسساہسی] fearlessly, often recklessly daring; bold Audiences cheered as Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia made their audacious, death-defying leap to freedom, escaping Darth Vader's troops. Show examples and contexts
audacity a. [audacity] daring spirit, resolution, or confidence; venturesome; reckless daring The ignorant audacity to believe that I don't appreciate the life and death of what I kill is astounding. Show examples and contexts
auditory a. [سمعی] of or relating to hearing, the organs of hearing, or the sense of hearing Short-term auditory memory, in particular, doesn't seem to last longer than around 10 seconds. Show examples and contexts
august a. [اگست] impressive; majestic; inspiring awe or admiration Visiting the palace at Versailles, she was impressed by the august surroundings in which she found herself. Show examples and contexts
auspicious a. [شبھ] attended by favorable circumstances; marked by success; prosperous With favorable weather conditions, it was an auspicious moment to set sail. Show examples and contexts
austere a. [سادہ] strict or severe in the discipline; severely simple and unornamented The headmaster's austere demeanor tended to scare off the more timid students, who never visited his study willingly. Show examples and contexts
automaton n. [automaton] the mechanism that imitates actions of humans Long before science fiction readers became aware of robots, this book writer was presenting a story of an automaton who could outperform men. Show examples and contexts
avarice n. [avarice] greediness for wealth; the insatiable desire to gain King Midas is a perfect example of avarice, for he was so greedy that he wished everything he touched would turn to gold. Show examples and contexts
avenge v. [بدلہ لینے] take vengeance for something, or on behalf of someone Hamlet vowed he would avenge his father's murder and punish Claudius for his horrible crime. Show examples and contexts
aver v. [aver] declare to be true; affirm The witnesses aver that he was holding a gun. Show examples and contexts
azure a. [azure] sky blue; light purplish-blue Azure skies are indicative of good weather. Show examples and contexts
bacchanalian a. [bacchanalian] drunken; relating to reveling and drunkenness Emperor Nero attended the bacchanalian orgy. Show examples and contexts
bacon n. [بیکن] back and sides of a pig salted and smoked They built a fire against the side of a great log and then cooked some bacon in the frying-pan for supper. Show examples and contexts
baffle v. [چکرا] frustrate as by confusing or perplexing; impede force or movement of The new code will baffle the enemy agents. Show examples and contexts
bait v. [چارہ] harass; tease; lure, entice, or entrap The school bully will bait the smaller children, terrorizing them. Show examples and contexts
balcony n. [بالکنی] platform projecting from the wall of a building He planted some flowers on the balcony that projects over the street. Show examples and contexts
ballad n. [ballad] popular kind of narrative poem adapted for recitation or singing The musician made the legend into a beautiful ballad. Show examples and contexts
bamboo n. [بانس] plant of the family of grasses, and genus Bambusa, growing in tropical countries Many farmers' fields are irrigated by water brought from a river or lake through bamboo pipes. Show examples and contexts
banish v. [بچنے ڈالیں] drive out; drive away; compel to depart; dispel The king decided to banish him from the realm immediately. Show examples and contexts
baron n. [ویپاری] title or degree of nobility A feudal knight ranking between a knight bachelor and a baron was entitled to lead men into battle under his own standard. Show examples and contexts
bashful a. [سنکوچی] abashed; daunted; very modest, or modest excess; constitutionally disposed to shrink from public notice The bashful boy was nervous with strangers. Show examples and contexts
bathe v. [نہانے] wash by immersion, as in a bath; subject to bath; lave; immerse or cover one's self This river is dangerous to bathe in, especially in summer. Show examples and contexts
beaver n. [بیور] amphibious rodent about two feet in length; fur of the beaver; tall hat, originally made from beaver fur To him, a beaver is a quarter of a fur coat for his wife or a nice hat. Show examples and contexts
beckon v. [اشارے سے بلانا] signal or summon, as by nodding or waving; attract because of inviting or enticing appearance You are silly because suffer as you may, you will not beckon it to approach, nor will you stir one step to meet it where it waits for you. Show examples and contexts
bellicose a. [لڑاکو] warlike or hostile in manner or temperament; showing or having the impulse to be combative His bellicose disposition alienated his friends. Show examples and contexts
belligerent a. [جوجھارو] inclined or eager to fight; aggressive Whenever he had too much to drink, he became belligerent and tried to pick fights with strangers. Show examples and contexts
belly n. [پیٹ] part of the human body which extends downward from breast to thighs, and contains bowels; womb His belly is like a cooking pot, Which happens when you eat a lot. Show examples and contexts
benefactor n. [benefactor] gift giver; a person who gives people or institutions financial help Scrooge later became Tiny Tim's benefactor and gave him gifts. Show examples and contexts
beneficiary n. [لابارتی] a person entitled to benefits or proceeds of an insurance policy or will In Scrooge's will, he made Tiny Tim his beneficiary; everything he left would go to young Tim. Show examples and contexts
benevolent a. [ادار] generous in providing aid to others; charitable Mr. Fezziwig was a benevolent employer who wished to make Christmas merrier for young Scrooge and his other employees. Show examples and contexts
bequeath v. [وسییت] leave to someone by a will; hand down Though Maud had intended to bequeath the family home to her nephew, she died before changing her will. Show examples and contexts
berth n. [برت] space for the ship to dock or anchor; allotted place; the place to sleep or stay; appointment or job They might not have to give cats a wide berth for the rest of their lives. Show examples and contexts
beseech v. [حق میں] beg; plead with; ask for or request earnestly The workaholic executive's wife had to beseech him to spend more time with their son. Show examples and contexts
beset v. [گھیرے] attack from all sides; trouble persistently; hem in Many vexing problems beset the American public school system. Show examples and contexts
bicker v. [bicker] engage in a petty, bad-tempered quarrel The children bicker morning, noon, and night, exasperating their parents. Show examples and contexts
birch n. [سنٹی] tree of several species, constituting the genus Betula The birch has smooth bark and slender branches. Show examples and contexts
blatant a. [واضح] flagrant; conspicuously obvious; loudly offensive To Dublin's unemployed youth, the 'No Irish Need Apply' placard in the shop window was a blatant mark of prejudice. Show examples and contexts
blot n. [نابود] spot or stain, as of ink on paper; blur; a weak point or failing A memory without blot or contamination must be an exquisite treasure: is it not? Show examples and contexts
blunder n. [غلطی] serious mistake typically caused by ignorance or confusion The criminal's fatal blunder led to his capture. Show examples and contexts
bohemian a. [bohemian] unconventional in an artistic way Gertrude Stein ran off to Paris to live an eccentric, bohemian life with her writer friends. Show examples and contexts
boisterous a. [ؤشمی] rough and stormy; loud, noisy, and lacking in restraint or discipline The unruly crowd became even more boisterous when he tried to quiet them. Show examples and contexts
bolt v. [بولٹ] dash or dart off; move or jump suddenly Jack was set to bolt out the front door. Show examples and contexts
bother v. [پریشان] annoy; trouble; make agitated or nervous; fluster But that doesn't bother me because I don't want love; I want my music. Show examples and contexts
bounty n. [فضل] goodness, kindness; virtue; liberality in giving Sir Fred Goodwin's story and his retirement bounty are exactly why the Banking system in this country cannot carry on as at present. Show examples and contexts
bower n. [کنج] shady shelter or recess in a garden or woods; anchor carried at the bow of the ship; a muscle that bends a limb We need to build a secluded structure, such as a bower, in our garden. Show examples and contexts
brace n. [گلے] something which holds anything tightly or supports it firmly, as bandage, cord, or rod; After the brace is on, the strap is tightened to pull the foot into a better position. Show examples and contexts
brake n. [وقفے] a piece of mechanism for retarding or stopping motion by friction A lot of the cost of maintenance goes into renewing the brake of my old car. Show examples and contexts
brand n. [برانڈ] a burning piece of wood; mark made by burning with a hot iron; distinctive mark upon in any way He has his own brand of humor and always brings laugh for us. Show examples and contexts
brazen a. [broach] having loud, usually harsh, resonant sound; shameless His entire premiership has become an exercise in brazen dishonesty. Show examples and contexts
breakthrough n. [فتح] act of overcoming or penetrating an obstacle or restriction The president announces what he calls a breakthrough in Copenhagen on the climate change summit. Show examples and contexts
bribe n. [رشوت] something serving to influence or persuade; reward or gift to prevent judgment It was easy to see the gift as a sort of bribe. Show examples and contexts
bridle n. [bracing لگام] headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins Nothing says quality like thick bridle leather, brass rivets, and metal fasteners. Show examples and contexts
brilliant a. [شاندار] full of light; shining; bright; sharp and clear in tone The refreshing meal, the brilliant fire, the presence, and kindness of her beloved instructress had roused her powers among them. Show examples and contexts
brink n. [کنارا] edge, margin, or border of a steep place verge Beyond the verge of provocation, I never ventured; on the extreme brink, I liked well to try my skill. Show examples and contexts
broach v. [broach] introduce; bring up for discussion or debate; announce Jack did not even try to broach the subject of religion with his in-laws. Show examples and contexts
brood v. [فکر] think long and anxiously; be in a state of gloomy, serious thought It's no use to brood over one's past mistakes. Show examples and contexts
brutal a. [سفاکانہ] like a brute; savage; cruel; inhuman; merciless In many cases, a rich businessman reached the top by trampling others in the most brutal way. Show examples and contexts
buck v. [ہرن] move quickly and violently; jump vertically; strive with determination John is trying to buck for a promotion. Show examples and contexts
bucket n. [بالٹی] vessel for drawing up water from a well; a vessel for hoisting and conveying coal, ore, grain It may be a drop in the bucket, but any drop is a dangerous one when it comes to violence. Show examples and contexts
bully n. [بدمعاش] noisy, blustering fellow; one who is threatening and quarrelsome; insolent, tyrannical fellow I found early in life that the best way to defeat a bully is a punch to the nose. Show examples and contexts
burial n. [تدفین] grave or tomb; the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave; concealing something under the ground According to the marine biologist, the Miami Circle dolphin burial is the first to be found outside the Pacific Northwest. Show examples and contexts
butcher n. [کسائ] one whose job is to kill animals for food; one who kills in large numbers; vendor, especially on a train or in theater Milosevic, a very controversial figure, a man often called the butcher of the Balkans by his critics, was found dead at his cell in a U.N. detention center. Show examples and contexts
buttress v. [buttress] support physically; prop up; support something or someone by supplying evidence The attorney came up with several far-fetched arguments in a vain attempt to buttress his weak case. Show examples and contexts
cable n. [کیبل] solid thick rope made of twisted steel or metal wire It provides cable television services and high-speed internet services to the community. Show examples and contexts
cajole v. [چاپلوسی کرنا] influence or urge by gentle urging or flattering Diane tried to cajole her father into letting her drive the family car. Show examples and contexts
calamity n. [سدا] the event that brings terrible loss, lasting distress, or severe affliction; disaster; misery As news of the calamity spread, offers of relief poured into the stricken community. Show examples and contexts
calendar n. [کیلنڈر] the orderly arrangement as years, months, weeks, and days; a table showing months, weeks, and days He didn't like the desk calendar and put it on the shelf. Show examples and contexts
canon n. [کینن] law, rule, or constitution made by authority; books of the Bible officially accepted; a group of literary works She kept the durable canon of American short fiction. Show examples and contexts
canvass v. [canvass] determine votes; examine carefully or discuss thoroughly; scrutinize After volunteers helped canvass his constituents' sentiments, the congressman was confident that he represented the majority opinion of his district. Show examples and contexts
cape n. [کیپ] piece or point of land, extending beyond the adjacent coast into the sea or a lake; sleeveless outer garment Out on the cape is a fine lighthouse that we admired as we came up the coast on the ship. Show examples and contexts
caprice n. [caprice] sudden, unexpected fancy; impulsive change of mind Some revolutions may have originated in caprice or generated in ambition. Show examples and contexts
capricious a. [موجی] fickle; impulsive and unpredictable; apt to change opinions suddenly The storm was capricious: it changed course constantly. Show examples and contexts
captivate v. [قید] charm; enthrall; seize by force, as an enemy in war, or anything belonging to an enemy The new nanny's winning manners captivate Bart and Lisa. Show examples and contexts
carnage n. [ہونیوالے] destruction of life; the savage and excessive killing of many people The film The Killing Fields vividly depicts the carnage wreaked by Pol Pot's followers in Cambodia. Show examples and contexts
carpenter n. [کارپینٹر] a skilled worker who makes, finishes, and repairs wooden objects and structures Isaac, a 26-year-old carpenter, is working there again, now for the third time, but he knows how unstable his employment is. Show examples and contexts
caste n. [ذات] any of the hereditary social classes and subclasses of South Asian societies The caste refers to a social system based on rigid distinctions of birth, rank, and wealth. Show examples and contexts
cataclysm n. [catharsis] an event resulting in great loss and misfortune; deluge or overflowing of water A cataclysm such as the French Revolution affects all countries. Show examples and contexts
catalogue n. [فرد ڈال دیا] list or enumeration of names; articles arranged methodically, often in alphabetical order You can look for the book in the library catalog. Show examples and contexts
caustic a. [کاسٹک] capable of burning, corroding, dissolving, or eating away by chemical action The critic's caustic remarks angered the hapless actors who were the subjects of his sarcasm. Show examples and contexts
cavalier a. [cavalier] offhand or casual; given to haughty disregard of others The disguised prince resented the cavalier way in which the palace guards treated him. How dared they handle a member of the royal family so unceremoniously! Show examples and contexts
cement n. [سیمنٹ] any substances used for making bodies adhere to each other; bond of union; concrete pavement But over time, this ultra-thin cement paste on the top surface of the brick wears off, exposing the sand and gravel's true color. Show examples and contexts
cemetery n. [قبرستان] place or ground set apart for the burial of the dead; graveyard A vehicle for conveying a coffin is to a church or cemetery. Show examples and contexts
censor n. [سینسر] overseer of morals; official responsible for removal of objectionable or sensitive content Soldiers dislike having their mail read by a censor but understand the need for this precaution. Show examples and contexts
censure v. [مذمت] expression of strong disapproval or harsh criticism; blame Today's paper will censure the senator for behavior inappropriate to a member of Congress. Show examples and contexts
certificate n. [سرٹیفکیٹ] the document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts; document issued to a person completing a course A diploma or certificate is given on graduation from university. Show examples and contexts
cessation n. [بند] bringing or coming to an end; cease The airline's employees threatened a cessation of all work if management failed to meet their demands. Show examples and contexts
champagne n. [شیمپین] light wine, of several kinds, originally made in the province of Champagne, in France Why don't we crack open a bottle of champagne to celebrate? Show examples and contexts
chant v. [منتر] utter with a melodious voice; celebrate in song; make melody with the voice They began to chant the hero's deeds after his speech. Show examples and contexts
chasm n. [کھائی] deep opening in the earth surface They could not see the bottom of the chasm. Show examples and contexts
chicanery n. [فریب] mean or unfair artifice to obscure truth; deception by trickery or sophistry The lawyers misrepresented what occurred, made up all sorts of implausible alternative scenarios to confuse the jurors, and in general depended on chicanery to win the case. Show examples and contexts
chide v. [ڈانٹنا] scold mildly so as to correct or improve; express disapproval Grandma began to chide Steven for his lying. Show examples and contexts
chivalrous a. [chivalrous] having qualities of ideal knight; faithful; brave Toward his royal captive, he behaved in chivalrous fashion. Show examples and contexts
circus n. [سرکس] public entertainment of performances by acrobats, clowns, and trained animals I am not an animal rights person, but training animals to perform in a circus is cruel. Show examples and contexts
clandestine a. [خفیہ] secret; conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods After avoiding their chaperon, the lovers had a clandestine meeting. Show examples and contexts
clasp n. [ہک] fastening device; firm grip When the clasp on Judy's bracelet broke, Fred repaired it, bending the hook back into shape. Show examples and contexts
cleft n. [پاش] crack or crevice; a split or indentation between two parts, as of the chin Trying for a fresh handhold, the mountain climber grasped the edge of a cleft in the sheer rock face. Show examples and contexts
cliche n. [cliche] obvious remark; overused expression or idea You certainly don't like to be missing some of your main players, but when it happens, that old cliche is true. Show examples and contexts
client n. [کلائنٹ] someone who pays to get goods or services Gentlemen, my plan is broken up: what this lawyer and his client say is true: I have been married, and the woman to whom I was married lives! Show examples and contexts
climax n. [آخر] upward movement; steady increase; the highest point; the greatest degree My amazement reached its climax when Miss Temple asked the final question. Show examples and contexts
closet n. [اسود] a small room or apartment; room for privacy Please put the coats back into the closet. Show examples and contexts
clump n. [clump] cluster or close group of bushes, trees; mass; the sound of heavy treading Hiding behind the clump of bushes, the fugitives waited for the heavy sound of the soldiers' feet to fade away. Show examples and contexts
comely a. [] pleasing or attractive to the eye; handsome; graceful I would rather have a poor and comely wife than a rich and homely one. Show examples and contexts
commence v. [شروع] have a beginning or origin; originate; start; begin Mrs. Fairfax swallowed her breakfast and hastened away to commence operations. Show examples and contexts
commend v. [تعریف] commit, entrust, or give in charge for care or preservation; recommend as worthy of confidence or regard I will commend the child to her sister's care. Show examples and contexts
commotion n. [ہلچل] disturbed or violent motion; agitation; public disturbance; riot; excitement For the Mouse was swimming away from her as hard as it could go and making quite a commotion in the pool as it went. Show examples and contexts
compartment n. [ٹوکری] one of parts or spaces into which an area is subdivided; separate room, section, or chamber It also had hints for making snow forts, including 'make sure to include an icy compartment to store your vodka.' Show examples and contexts
compelling a. [مؤثر] overpowering; drivingly forceful; urgently requiring attention They had better not succeed in compelling anyone to work the proposed shift to midnight. Show examples and contexts
composure n. [توازن] mental calmness; calm or tranquil state of mind Even the latest work crisis failed to shake her composure. Show examples and contexts
conceit n. [گخمین] overly high self-esteem; feelings of excessive pride Although Jack was smug and puffed up with conceit, he was an entertaining companion, always expressing himself in witty turns of phrase. Show examples and contexts
conceivable a. [گمان] capable of being conceived, imagined, or understood It is conceivable that there will be a new economic crisis throughout the world, but we hope it won't happen. Show examples and contexts
concession n. [رعایت] act of yielding; point yielded; acknowledgment or admission Before they could reach an agreement, both sides had to make their own concession. Show examples and contexts
concoct v. [چال چلیں گے.] digest; convert into nourishment by the organs of nutrition It really does make you look rather stupid and like you're trying to concoct something where nothing exists. Show examples and contexts
concord n. [winsome یکتا] agreement of opinions; harmonious state of things The sisters are now in concord about the car they had to share. Show examples and contexts
confidential a. [خفیہ] treated with confidence; trusted in; trustworthy; secret He has been on confidential missions to Berlin; all of us don't know his secret trip. Show examples and contexts
confiscate v. [جبت] seize as forfeited to the public treasury; appropriate to the public use If you are caught smuggling goods into the country, the government will probably confiscate your goods. Show examples and contexts
confound v. [خلط ملط] cause to become confused or perplexed; fail to distinguish; mix up I developed an elaborate color scheme to help us pluck just the right card at that special moment to confound the opposing pair of debaters. Show examples and contexts
conjunction n. [مل] state of being conjoined, united, or associated; union; association; league The conjunction of craft and artistry in making jewelry decides the value of the jewelry. Show examples and contexts
console v. [کنسول] cheer from distress or depression; alleviate grief and raise spirits of; relieve; comfort With him, I was at perfect ease because I knew I suited him; all I said or did seem either to console or revive him. Show examples and contexts
consummate a. [consummate] carried to the utmost extent or degree; of the highest quality; complete; perfect She dealt with the problem with consummate skills. Show examples and contexts
contempt n. [اومان] state of being despised or dishonored; disgrace; disobedience to, or open disrespect of The poor fools, who hold science in contempt, have no ability to realize that science proves them wrong at every turn. Show examples and contexts
contemptible a. [گھنونا] worthy of contempt; deserving of scorn or disdain; mean It's a contemptible trick to play on a friend! Show examples and contexts
contemptuous a. [توہین آمیز] scornful; expressing contempt; showing a lack of respect The diners were intimidated by the contemptuous manner of the waiter. Show examples and contexts
contradiction n. [تضاد] the assertion of contrary; denial of the truth of a statement; opposition, whether by argument or conduct A contradiction is the signal of defeat with formal logic, but in the evolution of real knowledge, it marks the first step in progress toward a victory. Show examples and contexts
contribute v. [شراکت] provide; bestow a quality on In the developed world, many companies provide a fund, which they and their staff contribute to, which is then invested in shares, bonds, and other assets. Show examples and contexts
contrive v. [contrive] form by an exercise of ingenuity; invent or design Can you contrive to escape here early? Show examples and contexts
convey v. [مجرم] carry from one place to another; bear or transport I tried to convey that users should have a choice - the freedom to decide how and where their data resides and is used. Show examples and contexts
conveyance n. [سواری] act of conveying; tools of conveying, especially vehicle for transportation During the transit strike, as common commuters, I have to use other conveyance. Show examples and contexts
copious a. [پرچر] plentiful; containing plenty; affording ample supply She had copious reasons for rejecting the proposal. Show examples and contexts
cordial a. [سوہاردپورن] gracious; showing warmth and friendliness Our hosts greeted us at the airport with a cordial welcome and a hearty hug. Show examples and contexts
cork n. [کارک] lightweight elastic outer bark, used especially for bottle closures, insulation, floats Do you have any tools to draw out the cork? Show examples and contexts
corporal a. [جسمانی] belonging or relating to the body; bodily; noncommissioned officer, next below a sergeant A teacher should not give students corporal punishment. Show examples and contexts
corporeal a. [جسمانی] bodily; of material nature; tangible The doctor had no patience with spiritual matters: his job was to attend to his patients' corporeal problems, not to minister to their souls. Show examples and contexts
corpulent a. [corpulent] very fat; large in the body; overweight The corpulent man resolved to reduce. Show examples and contexts
correspondent a. [متصل نمائندے] one who communicates information, especially, by letter or telegram to newspaper or periodical Our correspondent of Hong Kong compiled the information below. Show examples and contexts
corroborate v. [توثیق] establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; support with evidence Though Huck was quite willing to corroborate Tom's story, Aunt Polly knew better than to believe either. Show examples and contexts
covenant n. [عہد] mutual agreement of two or more persons or parties; contract; stipulation The money was given to us by deed of covenant. Show examples and contexts
covert a. [خفیہ] secretive, not openly shown The covert military operation was not disclosed until weeks later after it was determined to succeed. Show examples and contexts
cowardice n. [بزدلی] lack of courage to face danger; extreme timidity; base fear of danger or hurt; lack of spirit Such an act of cowardice by an officer shames his whole regiment. Show examples and contexts
cradle n. [پالنے] small low bed for an infant, often furnished with rockers; infancy, or very early life There was a sweet smell, and this one he could identify: the bag of pine sachet his mother had placed first in his cradle, then, later, in his first real bed. Show examples and contexts
crafty a. [ونیت crafty] relating to, or characterized by, skill; dexterous; skillful Characters often impress readers by solving problems in crafty and unexpected ways. Show examples and contexts
crave v. [لالسا] ask with earnestness or importunity; ask with submission or humility; beg He knows that if they trust him, he can give them the happiness which they crave. Show examples and contexts
crease n. [کریج] a line or long thin mark made by folding or doubling He cut across the crease from the left side. Show examples and contexts
crisp a. [] firm but easily broken or crumbled; brittle When the last crisp slice of bacon was gone, the boys stretched themselves out on the grass, filled with contentment. Show examples and contexts
crouch v. [crouch] bend down; stoop low; lie close to the ground with the legs bent, as an animal when waiting for prey or in fear They did not crouch under the oppression. Show examples and contexts
crucial a. [اہم] of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis; of the greatest importance The meeting of today is a crucial moment in his career. Show examples and contexts
cruise v. [کروز] sail back and forth on the ocean; sail as for the protection of commerce, in search of an enemy, or for pleasure Several privateers often cruise near the entrance of the channel to search for big cargo. Show examples and contexts
cryptic a. [credulous خفیہ] having hidden meaning; mystifying; using code or cipher Here are a couple of verses written in cryptic rhyme from some of my currently published books. Show examples and contexts
cumulative a. [سنچیی] increasing by successive addition Vocabulary building is a cumulative process: as you go through your flashcards, you will add new words to your vocabulary, one by one. Show examples and contexts
curb v. [کچلنے] bend or curve; guide and manage, or restrain Paradoxically, Ray's strong-arming may be helping to curb violence in Bangalore. Show examples and contexts
curl v. [curl] form into a coiled or spiral shape; twist into ringlets or coils; move in curve or spiral Most touch-screen printers use thermal paper, which produces poor-quality records that tend to curl and tear easily. Show examples and contexts
curt a. [روھا] having been shortened; effectively cut short; rudely brief or abrupt, as in speech or manner The grouchy shop assistant was curt with one of her customers, which resulted in a reprimand from her manager. Show examples and contexts
curtail v. [سد] cut short or reduce; cut off end or tail, or any part When Herb asked Diane for a date, she said she was really sorry she couldn't go out with him; her dad had ordered her to curtail her social life. Show examples and contexts
custody n. [حراست] keeping or guarding; care, watch, inspection, for keeping, preservation, or security There were no arches left, and all the players, except the King, the Queen, and Alice, were in custody and under sentence of execution. Show examples and contexts
cynical a. [نندک] skeptical of motives of others; selfishly calculating; negative or pessimistic I find it sad and cynical that this guy is essentially saying things will not be better by 2012. Show examples and contexts
dangle v. [لٹکنا] hang loosely, or with a swinging or jerking motion; swing, as something suspended loosely After breakfast, the king took a seat on the corner of the raft, pulled off his boots, and let his legs dangle in the water to be comfortable. Show examples and contexts
deceit n. [فریب] attempt or disposition to deceive or lead into error; any declaration that misleads another to believe a false thing His deceit is disgusting; he took everybody in! Show examples and contexts
decipher v. [decipher] convert code into ordinary language; read with difficulty Lacking his codebook, the spy could not decipher the scrambled message sent to him from the KGB. Show examples and contexts
declivity n. [declivity] downward slope, as of a hill The children loved to ski down the declivity. Show examples and contexts
dedicate v. [وقف] set apart for a deity or special purposes; devote; consecrate She decided to dedicate her first book to her husband. Show examples and contexts
deem v. [خیال] decide; judge; sentence; condemn I am simply going to keep looking forward and do what I deem is right. Show examples and contexts
define v. [وضاحت] determine the nature of; give a definition; describe the nature or basic qualities of; explain That argument may define the political parties and help shape the 2012 elections. Show examples and contexts
defraud v. [مکر] deprive of some right, interest, or property, by a deceitful device Are you saying that Socialism Welfare states don't defraud, mislead, and embezzle? Show examples and contexts
defy v. [انہی جیسے ہو جاؤ] refuse to submit to or cooperate with; be unaffected by; resist or withstand I dropped the Ann from my name to defy my mother, who had insisted I be called by the refined name of Carole Ann, not plain old Carole. Show examples and contexts
degenerate v. [degenerate] become worse; decline; fall Not appear to disgrace his family, degenerate from the popular qualities, or lose the influence. Show examples and contexts
dejected a. [اداس] being in low spirits; depressed Feeling dejected over having driven 3 hours for nothing, I pulled the decoy and started walking up the ridge to leave. Show examples and contexts
deluge n. [جھڑی] great flood; heavy downpour; any overflowing of water When we advertised the position, we received a deluge of applications. Show examples and contexts
delusion n. [برم] false belief; mistaken or unfounded opinion Don suffers from grandeur delusion: he thinks he's a world-famous author when he's published just one paperback book. Show examples and contexts
demise n. [انتقال پر] end of existence or activity; termination Upon the demise of the dictator, a bitter dispute about succession to power developed. Show examples and contexts
denial n. [انکار] act of refusing or disowning; negation; refusal to admit the truth; refusal to grant; rejection of a request The government has issued a denial of an election in May. Show examples and contexts
deputy n. [ذیلی] one appointed as the substitute of another, and empowered to act for him; substitute in office I must find someone to act as a deputy for me during my absence. Show examples and contexts
derelict a. [متروک] left and abandoned; negligent in performing a duty As a former South Chicago community organizer, the President knows all about schools in derelict areas. Show examples and contexts
deride v. [تمسخر] ridicule; make fun of; laugh at with contempt The critics deride his pretentious dialogue and refuse to consider his play seriously. Show examples and contexts
descry v. [دیکھ لینا] catch sight of; discover by careful observation or scrutiny In the distance, we could barely descry the enemy vessels. Show examples and contexts
desecrate v. [غلط کرنا] violate with violence, especially to a sacred place Shattering the altar and trampling the holy objects underfoot, the invaders desecrate the sanctuary. Show examples and contexts
desiccate v. [سھانا] dry up thoroughly; make dry, dull, or lifeless; preserve foods by removing the moisture A tour of this smokehouse will give you an idea of how the pioneers used to desiccate food in order to preserve it. Show examples and contexts
desist v. [باز] cease to proceed or act; stop; forbear They did not desist from the work until the Wazir ordered many people to remove from this city with their families. Show examples and contexts
destitute a. [محروم ویگر] extremely poor; utterly lacking; devoid Because they had no health insurance, the father's costly illness left the family destitute. Show examples and contexts
desultory a. [اسمبدق] aimless; haphazard; at random; not connected with the subject In prison, Malcolm X set himself the task of reading straight through the dictionary; reading was purposeful, not desultory. Show examples and contexts
detach v. [تخریبی] part; separate or disunite; disengage He tried to detach the link from the chain. Show examples and contexts
detain v. [الگ] keep back or from; withhold; restrain from proceeding; stay or stop; delay The power to detain people without filing criminal charges against them is dictatorial. Show examples and contexts
deviate v. [نمودار] turn away from a principle, norm; depart; diverge Richard did not deviate from his daily routine: every day, he set off for work at eight o'clock, had his sack lunch at 12:15, and headed home at the stroke of five. Show examples and contexts
devout a. [بکت] expressing devotion or piety; earnest in the religious field He is described as a devout man who feared God with all his household, gave charity to the people, and prayed continually to God. Show examples and contexts
dexterity n. [مہارت] right-handedness; readiness and grace in physical activity; skill and ease in using the hands; expertness in manual acts The negotiations will call for considerable dexterity. Show examples and contexts
dexterous a. [قابل] skillful in the use of the hands; having mental skill The magician was so dexterous that we could not follow him as he performed his tricks. Show examples and contexts
dingy a. [گندی] darkened with smoke and grime; dirty or discolored The only observation I have is the colors are a bit too gloomy and dingy. Show examples and contexts
dip v. [ڈوبا] insert into a fluid and withdraw again; immerse for baptism; wet, as if by immersing; moisten Our properties dip towards the river; we lost them forever. Show examples and contexts
disclose v. [افشاء] unclose; open; remove a cover or envelope from; lay open or expose to view I have no intention to disclose their names for security reasons. Show examples and contexts
discord n. [کلہ] conflict; lack of agreement among persons, groups, or things Watching Tweedledum battle Tweedledee, Alice wondered what had caused this pointless discord. Show examples and contexts
discrepancy n. [وسنگتی] lack of consistency; the difference The police noticed an obvious discrepancy in his description of the crime and did not believe him. Show examples and contexts
disdain v. [تحقیر] view with scorn or contempt; feel with aversion In the film Funny Face, the bookish heroine used to disdain fashion models for their lack of intellectual interests. Show examples and contexts
disparity n. [اسماتا] difference; condition or fact of being unequal, as in age, rank, or degree Their disparity in rank made no difference at all to the prince and Cinderella. Show examples and contexts
dissolution n. [تحلیل] breaking of union; decomposition into fragments or parts; extinction of life; decay This caused King Lear more suffering: the dissolution of his kingdom into warring factions or his aged, failing body? Show examples and contexts
ditch n. [کھائی] the trench made in the earth by digging; any long, narrow receptacle for water on the surface of the earth This village needs a deep ditch or channel to run water after a prolonged downpour. Show examples and contexts
diverge v. [diverge] vary; go in different directions from the same point The spokes of the wheel diverge from the hub. Show examples and contexts
divulge v. [ظاہر] reveal; make known to the public I Will update you regarding the details, but all I can divulge is that it involves a handsome guy. Show examples and contexts
dock v. [گودی] deprive someone of benefits; remove or shorten the tail of an animal They will dock us of two days of our annual leave. Show examples and contexts
dodge v. [چکما] avoid a blow by moving or shifting quickly aside; a shifty or ingenious trick Before summer, one challenge lawmakers can't dodge the budget. Show examples and contexts
doleful a. [dogmatic doleful] sorrowful; filled with or expressing grief; mournful He found the bereaved family's doleful lamentations emotionally disturbing, and he left as quickly as he could. Show examples and contexts
dome n. [گنبد] building or house, especially as the great hall, church, or temple; anything shaped like a cupola There is a transparent dome on the top of the aircraft, through which celestial observations are made for navigation. Show examples and contexts
dose n. [عطیہ خوراک] quantity of medicine given; sufficient quantity; portion Since the additional dose is not harmful and provides extra protection, everyone is recommended to get the second one. Show examples and contexts
downcast a. [dowdy جھکی] low in spirits; depressed; directed downward Cheerful and optimistic by nature, Beth was never downcast despite the difficulties she faced. Show examples and contexts
doze v. [نیند] slumber; sleep lightly; be in dull or stupefied condition, as if half asleep; be drowsy If I doze off and stop flipping the pages, the boy goes to sleep too. Show examples and contexts
dreadfully ad. [dreadfully] terribly; with alarm; fearfully 'If it had grown up,' she said to herself, 'it would have made a dreadfully ugly child: but it makes rather a handsome pig, I think.' Show examples and contexts
drench v. [گیلا کرنا] wet through and through; soak; put potion down the throat of; steep in moisture; wet thoroughly The poster doesn't stick even though I drench it with glue. Show examples and contexts
drown v. [غرق کر دے ،] kill by submerging and suffocating in water; overwhelm in water; deaden one's awareness of Probably all know that a fish could drown if the functions of the gills fail. Show examples and contexts
dubious a. [بیہوشی میں بولنا مشکوک] questionable; filled with doubt Abroad, Biden is ready to deploy military might in dubious causes defined by the country's hawkish defense establishment. Show examples and contexts
duel n. [دوندویودق] combat between two persons; fought with deadly weapons by agreement; A fight-to-the-last-breath duel is often more compelling than merely a parade of highlight plays. Show examples and contexts
dumbfound v. [dumbfound] fill with astonishment and perplexity; confound That he could shop for them on Amazon.com would dumbfound him; it would be a wonderful experience he never had before. Show examples and contexts
dunce n. [مورھ] backward in book learning; child or another person dull or weak in intellect; dullard or dolt It is very impolite to call others a dunce. Show examples and contexts
dwindle v. [رٹائر کشین] shrink; reduce in size; become less The food in the lifeboat gradually had to dwindle away to nothing; in the end, they ate the ship's cook. Show examples and contexts
ecology n. [ماحولیات] science of the relationships between organisms and their environments He has actual professional qualifications in ecology and conservation. Show examples and contexts
ecstasy n. [خود رفتگی] intense joy or delight; any overpowering emotion A researcher a year ago published startling research showing that the drug commonly known as ecstasy can cause Parkinson's-like brain damage. Show examples and contexts
eddy n. [یڑی] swirling current of water, air; flow in a circular current The water in the tide pool was still, except for an occasional eddy. Show examples and contexts
editorial a. [ادارتی] of or pertaining to an editor; written or sanctioned by an editor I have made a lot of editorial changes in their book. Show examples and contexts
eerie a. [eerie] suggestive of the supernatural; mysterious In that eerie setting, it was easy to believe in ghosts and other supernatural beings. Show examples and contexts
efface v. [درگزر] rub or wipe out; make indistinct as if by rubbing He handled the coin so many times to efface its date. Show examples and contexts
effectual a. [مفید] able to produce the desired effect; valid Because of the development of drug-resistant strains of bacteria, many once useful antibiotics are no longer effectual in curing bacterial infections. Show examples and contexts
elastic a. [لچکدار] springing back; having the power of rebounding; able to return quickly to a former state or condition The strong, elastic wood of this tree, used for furniture, tool handles, and sporting goods such as baseball bats. Show examples and contexts
elderly a. [بزرگ] somewhat old; advanced beyond middle age Supplying daycare services for the elderly is a business that is certain to continue to grow in the coming decades. Show examples and contexts
electrical a. [بجلی] pertaining to electricity; electric There are many lights and electrical instruments on the computer console. Show examples and contexts
elucidate v. [تفصیل سے بیان کرتے] make clear or plain, especially by explanation; clarify He was called upon to elucidate the disputed points in his article. Show examples and contexts
elude v. [elude edification] avoid cleverly; escape the perception of The logic of the concluding paragraph seems to elude me. Show examples and contexts
emanate v. [emanate] come or send forth from a source, used chiefly of an intangible thing, as light Angry voices emanate from the next room. Show examples and contexts
embark v. [سوار] commence; go onboard a boat or airplane; begin a journey We will embark upon a new career in this city. Show examples and contexts
embassy n. [سفارت خانہ] the diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work; diplomatic representatives headed by an ambassador They went over almost immediately today to sign the condolence book at the British embassy. Show examples and contexts
emerald a. [emollient] of precious stone of rich green color; of a rich green color That emerald curtain doesn't match the brown floor. Show examples and contexts