Abreast

1 A wild goose chase1) Foolish or hopeless quest 2) A search which is completely unsuccessful & a waste of time because the person or thing being searched for does not exist or is somewhere else

2 AberrationA temporary change from the typical or usual way of behaving [In a moment of aberration, she agreed to go with him.] [QAEDAY KI KHILAF WARZI, CHUUK]

3 AbeyanceA state of not happening or being used at present [Hostilities between the two groups have been in abeyance since last June.] [ILTAWAA, TAATTUL]

4 Abreast1) Describes 2 or more ppl who are next to each other & moving in the same direction 2) Stay informed about the most recent facts about a subject or situation [HUM QADAM]

5 AbstinenceNoun of abstain [AHTIRAAZ, BAAZ REHNA]

6 Abyss1) Difficult situation that brings trouble or destruction 2) A very deep hole which seems to have no bottom 3) Anything profound, unfathomable, or infinite [BOHOT GEHRI GHAI]

7 AccedeTo agree to do what people have asked you to do [He graciously acceded to our request] [MANZOOR KR LENA]

8 AccentuateTo emphasize a particular feature of something or to make something more noticeable [TAKEED, ZORR]

9 AcclaimPublic approval & praise [NARA HAYE MUSARRAT BULAND KRNA]

10 AccompliceA person who helps someone else to commit a crime or to do something morally wrong [RAFEEQ E JURM]

11 AccreditTo officially recognize, accept or approve of someone or something [ IKHTIAR DENA]

12 AcquitTo decide officially in a court of law that someone is not guilty of a particular crime [Five months ago he was acquitted on a shoplifting charge.] [BAYGUNAH QARAR DENA]

13 Acrimonious1) Full of anger, arguments & bad feeling 2) Bitter in manner or temper [TUND MIZAJ]

14 Across the boardHappening or having an effect on people at every level & in every area

15 Acuity1) Sharpness, acuteness 2) The ability to hear, see or think accurately & clearly [SHIDDAT]

16 AdamantImpossible to persuade, or unwilling to change an opinion [I told her to rest but she's adamant that she's coming] 2) Too hard to cut, break, or pierce [SAKHAT PATHAR]

17 AdjudicateTo act as judge in a competition or argument, or to make a formal decision about something [He was called in to adjudicate a local land dispute.] [FAISLA NAFIZ KRNA]

18 Admissible1) Considered satisfactory & acceptable in a law court [The judge ruled that new evidence was admissible.] 2) That may be allowed or conceded; allowable [QABIL E QUBOOL]

19 Admonish1) To tell some1 that theyve done something wrong 2) To advise some1 to do something 3) (formal) Rebuke (a person, conduct, etc.) [MUTANABBEH KRNA, HIDAYAT DENA]

20 AdobeA mixture of earth & straw made into bricks & dried in the sun, used to build houses in some parts of the world [KACCHI EENT]

21 AdorableDescribes a person or animal that makes U feel great affection because they are so attractive & often small [ LAIQ E AHTARAAM]

22 Adrenalin/adrenalineA hormone produced by the body when U are frightened, angry or excited, which makes the heart beat faster & prepares the body to react to danger

23 Adversary1) Enemy 2) Opponent [He saw her as his main adversary within the company] [HAREEF, DUSHMAN]

24 Affliction1) If a problem or illness afflicts a person or thing, they suffer from it 2) Distress physically or mentally [MUSIBAT,TAKLEEF]

25 AgendaA list of matters to be discussed at a meeting ( Minutes: The written record of what was said at a meeting)

26 AggravateTo make a bad situation worse [SANGEEN/ TEZ KRNA]

27 Agnostic1) 1 who doesnt know, or believes its impossible to know, whether god exists 2) 1 who denies or doubts possibility of ultimate knowledge in some area of study [LA-IDRAIAT]

28 AlienateTo make indifferent or hostile 2) To turn away; transfer or divert [All these changes to the newspaper have alienated its traditional readers.] [MUNHARIF KRNA, BEGANA KRNA]

29 AlleyA narrow road or path between buildings, or a path in a park or garden, especially bordered by trees or bushes [PATRI, TUNG RASTA]

30 AllusionSomething that is said or written that intentionally makes U think of a particular thing or person [ ISHARA, KANAYA, HAWALA]

31 AllySomeone who helps & supports someone else [ DOST, RAFEEQ]

32 Aloof1) Describes an unfriendly person who refuses to take part in things 2) Not interested or involved, usually because you do not approve of what is happening [ALAG THALAG]

33 AlzheimerA disease of the brain that affects especially old people, which results in the gradual loss of memory, speech, movement & the ability to think clearly

34 American dream1) The belief that everyone in the US has the chance to be successful, rich & happy if they work hard 2) Ideal of democracy & prosperity

35 AmicableRelating to behaviour between people that is pleasant & friendly often despite a difficult situation

36 Amid In the middle of or surrounded by; among [BEECH MA]

37 AmuletAn object worn because it is believed to protect against evil, disease or unhappiness [TAVEEZ]

38 Anachronistic 1A person, thing or idea which exists out of its time in history, especially one which happened or existed later than the period being shown, discussed, etc

39 Anachronistic 2Attribution of a custom, event, etc., to the wrong period [JIS MA GALAT WAQT KA HAWALA DIA JAYE]

40 AnalgesicA type of drug which stops U from feeling pain

41 And so on (or forth)1) & others of the same kind 2) & in other similar ways

42 AndrogynousNot clearly male or female [With her lean frame & cropped hair, Lennox had a fashionably androgynous look]

43 Animosity1) Strong dislike, opposition or anger 2) Spirit or feeling of hostility [In spite of his injuries, he bears no animosity towards his attackers.] [DUSHMANI]

44 Annals1) Narrative of events year by year 2) Historical records 3) Historical records of the activities of a country or organization, or history in general [WAAQEAA]

45 AntagonistA person who is strongly opposed to something or someone [HAREEF] ( Protagonist-An important supporter of an idea or political system)

46 Anti-SemitismThe strong dislike or cruel & unfair treatment of Jewish people [Nazi anti-Semitism forced him to emigrate to the USA] [YAHUDIO KA MUKHALIF, SAMI NASL KA MUKHALIF]

47 Apartheid1) (In the past in South Africa) a political system in which people of different races are separated 2) (esp. in S. Africa) racial segregation or discrimination

48 ApathyWhen someone lacks interest or energy & is unwilling to take action especially over a matter of importance [MURDA DILI, SARDMOHRI]

49 ApocalypseA very serious event resulting in great destruction & change

50 AppallTo make someone have strong feelings of shock or of disapproval [I was appalled at/by the lack of staff in the hospital.] [KHOF DILANA, DARANA]

51 Appease1) To prevent further disagreement in arguments or war by giving to the other side an advantage that they have demanded 2) To bring to a state of peace, quiet, ease, calm, or contentment; pacify; soothe [She claimed that the government had only changed the law in order to appease their critics.] [RAFA KRNA, KAM KRNA]

52 AppriseTo inform [The President has been apprised of the situation.] 2) To give notice to; inform; advise (often followed by of ) [KHABARDAR HONA, AAGAAH HONA]

53 Apropos1) Fitting; at theright time; to the purpose 2) Opportune; pertinent 3) With reference to; in respect or regard to [apropos of the preceding statement] [MOZU, MUTAALLITQ]

54 Archaic1) Of or belonging to the distant past; from an ancient period in history 2) Primitive; ancient; old an archaic form of animal life [an archaic system of government] [QADEEM]

55 Ardent1) Eager, fervent, passionate 2) Burning 3) Showing strong feelings [1) An ardent supporter of Manchester United 2) An ardent feminist] [PURJOSH, GARM, JALTA HUA]

56 Ardour (Ardor)Great enthusiasm or love [SARGARMI, ISHTIAQ]

57 ArkA large wooden ship built by Noah in order to save his family & a male & female of every type of animal when the world was covered by a flood [TABOOT, SANDOOQ]

58 ArsonThe crime of intentionally starting a fire in order to damage or destroy something, especially a building [ AMADANN AAG LAGANA]

59 As a matter of fact1) In reality; actually 2) Used to add emphasis to what you are saying, or to show that it is the opposite of or different from what went before

60 AsceticAvoiding physical pleasures & living a simple life, often for religious reasons [ ZAHID, AABID]

61 Ascribe1) To believe or say that something is caused by something else 2) Attribute (ascribes his health to exercise) 3) Regard as belonging [MANSOOB KRNA]

62 Assail1) To attack someone violently or criticize someone strongly 2) To cause someone to experience a lot of unpleasant things [MARNA, HAMLA KRNA]

63 AssentOfficial agreement to or approval of an idea, plan or request [MANZOOR KRNA] (Dissent: strong difference of opinion on a particular subject; disagreement [IKHTALAAF])

64 AssimilateTo take in, fit into, or become similar (to) [ MILA DENA, YAKSA KRNA]

65 AstrayAway from the correct path or correct way of doing something [The letter must have gone astray in the post.] [GALAT RASTAY PER]

66 AttenuationTo make something smaller, thinner or weaker [KAMEE, TAKHFEEF]

67 AtticThe space or room at the top of a building, under the roof, often used for storing things [BALA KHANA]

68 AustereWithout comfort; plain & without decoration; severe [SAADGI PASAND]

69 Averse1) Opposed, disinclined, or loath 2) Having a strong feeling of opposition, antipathy, repugnance, etc.; opposed [He is not averse to having a drink now & then.] [NARAAZ]

70 AvertTo prevent something bad from happening; avoid [PHERNA, MORNA]

71 Axiom

Postulate1) A self-evident truth that requires no proof 2) A universally accepted principle or rule [JAAMEY QALMA]

1) To assume without proof, or as self-evident; take for granted 2) To suggest as a basic principle from which a further idea is formed or developed [BUNYADI SHART]

72 Back log1) A large amount of things that U should have done before & must do now 2) Arrears of work

73 Back stabberSomeone who says harmful things about U when U are not there to defend yourself or your reputation

74 Backdrop1) The view behind something 2) The general situation in which particular events happen

75 BacklashA strong feeling among a group of people in reaction to a tendency or recent events in society or politics [The Sixties backlash against bourgeois materialism]

76 BaffleTo cause someone to be completely unable to understand or explain something [CHAKRA DENA, DHOKHA DENA]

77 BamboozleTo trick or deceive someone, often by confusing them [She was bamboozled into telling them her credit card number.] [DHOKHA DENA]

78 Bash1) To hit hard 2) To criticize someone severely (BASHFUL shy, diffident, tending to feel uncomfortable with other people & be embarrassed easily [SHARMILA, HAYADAR]

79 Basin

BayArea of land from which streams run into a river, lake or sea [CHOTA TALAAB]

A part of the coast where the land curves in so that the sea is surrounded by land on 3 sides [KHALEEJ]

80 Be (as) thick as thievesTo be very close friends & share secrets, etc

81 Be my guestSomething U say when U give someone permission to do or use something

82 Be yourself/oneselfTo behave in your usual manner, rather than behaving in a way you think other people might like [The best thing you can do is to go into the interview & just be yourself.]

83 Beef upTo make something stronger or more important [1) We need to find some new players to beef up the team 2) The company has plans to beef up its production]

84 BefitTo be proper or appropriate for; suit; fit [His clothes befit theoccasion] [MUNASIB, MOZUU]

85 BeforehandIn anticipation; in advance; ahead of time [1) We should have made reservations beforehand 2) I hope to be beforehand with my report.] [PEHLAY SE]

86 Beleaguered1) To surround or beset, with military forces or as with troubles [The occupants of the beleaguered city had no means of escape] [MUHASIRA KRNA, NAAQA BANDI KRNA]

87 BelittleTo make something seem unimportant 2) To regard or portray as less impressive or imp. than appearances indicate; depreciate; disparage [GHATANA, TEHQEER KRNA]

88 Benevolent1) Kind & helpful 2) Well-wishing; actively friendly & helpful 3) Charitable (benevolent fund) [KHAIR KHUA, NAIK NIHAAD]

89 Besiege1) To surround a place, especially with an army, to prevent people or supplies getting in or out 2) When someone is besieged, a lot of people surround them [MUHASIRA KRNA]

90 BewilderTo confuse someone [1) The instructions completely bewildered me 2) Arriving in a strange city at night, I felt alone & bewildered.] [PARESHAN KRNA, GUMRAAH KRNA]

91 Bicameral(of a government group) with two parts, such as the Senate & the House of Representatives in the United States [DO MAJLISI HUKUMAT]

92 Bifurcate1) To divide into two parts 2) Forked; branched [Latin furca=fork] [DO SHAKHA]

93 Bigot1) Obstinate believer who is intolerant 2) A person who has strong, unreasonable beliefs & who thinks that anyone who does not have the same beliefs is wrong [HUTT DHARM]

94 BingoAn expression of surprise and, usually, pleasure (I was just about to borrow some money when bingo! - the cheque arrived.)

95 Bleak1) If a situation is bleak, there is little or no hope for the future 2) If weather or a place is bleak, it is cold, empty & not welcoming or attractive [ROOKHA, SUNSAAN]

96 BlitzA fast, violent attack on a town, city, etc. usually with bombs dropped from aircraft

97 BlooperAn amusing mistake made by an actor during the making of a film or television programme & usually removed before the programme is shown

98 BlueFeeling or showing sadness

99 Bollocks (also ballocks)(coarse slang) Nonsense [1) Thats a load of bollocks 2) Bollocks to that (= that's nonsense)!]

100 Bogged downTo become so involved in something difficult or complicated that you cannot do anything else [Try not to get too bogged down in the details.] [DALDAL MA PHANSNA]

101 BoisterousNoisy, energetic & rough [TUND, SHOR KRNE WALA]

102 Boo1) Expression of strong disapproval or disagreement [NARAAZGI KI AWAZ] 2) An expression used to surprise & frighten someone who does not know U are near them

103 Bowled overTo knock someone to the ground by running into them

104 BratA child, especially one who behaves badly [LONDA]

105 Bring it onSaid to show that you are prepared & willing to compete in a competition or to do something difficult [England versus Brazil - bring it on!]

106 Brunette1) A white woman or girl with dark hair 2) Woman with dark brown hair

107 Buck upTo become happier or more positive or to make someone happier or more positive [If she didn't buck her ideas up (= start working in a more positive way), she'd be out of a job.]

108 BulbousIf a part of the body is bulbous, it is fat & round [He had a huge bulbous nose.] [PYAAZ NUMA]

109 BurnishIf U burnish something such as your public image, U take action to improve it & make it more attractive [ UJLA KRNA, CHAMKANA]

110 Belch = BurpTo allow air from the stomach to come out through the mouth in a noisy way [DAKAR]

111 By & largeWhen everything about a situation is considered together

112 By all means1) Used to give permission 2) Certainly ["May I borrow this book?" "By all means."]

113 By no meansNot at all [It is by no means certain that we'll finish the project by June.]

114 CallousUnkind or cruel; without sympathy or feeling for other people [It might sound callous, but I don't care if he's homeless. He's not living with me!] [BEDARD, BAY HISS]

115 CameoA small but noticeable part in a film or play, performed by a famous actor [He appears briefly towards the end of the film in a cameo role as a priest.]

116 CandidTruthful & honest, especially about something difficult or painful [SADIQ,RAAST BAAZ]

117 CaneA long, thin stick used in the past as a school punishment [LAATHI]

118 CannibalizeTo take parts from a machine or vehicle in order to make or repair another machine or vehicle

119 Canvass1) To try to obtain political support or votes, especially by visiting all the houses in an area 2) To try to discover information or opinions by asking people 3) To suggest an idea or plan for consideration [IMTAHAN LENA, KALAM KRNA, HUSOOL E RAI] [Wind & wave power are now being seriously canvassed as the solution to our energy problems]

120 CardigansA woolen piece of clothing which covers the upper part of the body & the arms, fastening at the front with buttons, & usually worn over other clothes

121 CarnageThe violent killing of large numbers of people, especially in war [The Battle of the Somme was a scene of dreadful carnage.] [QATAL O GARAT]

122 CatharsisThe process of releasing strong emotions through a particular activity or experience, such as writing or theatre, which helps you to understand those emotions

123 CaucasianOf the white or light-skinned race

124 CensureStrong criticism or disapproval [His dishonest behaviour came under severe censure.] [DAANT, MULAMAT]

125 CessationEnding or stopping [AARAAM, ILTAWA]

126 ChandelierA decorative light which hangs from the ceiling & has several branch-like parts for holding bulbs or, especially in the past, candles [ FANOOS]

127 ChantTo repeat or sing a word or phrase continuously, or to sing a religious prayer or song to a simple tune [We could hear the monks chanting.]

128 ChassisThe frame of a vehicle, usually including the wheels & engine, onto which the metal covering is fixed

129 CheekRudeness or lack of respect [ GUSTAAKH, SHOKH]

130 ChopperInformal for helicopter

131 Chronic1) Very bad 2) (especially of a disease or something bad) Continuing for a long time [SAKHT, SHADEED, PURANA]

132 ChronicleA written record of historical events [WAQEAAT KA ROZNAMCHA, SARGAZIST]

133 ChuckA friendly form of address

134 Circumspect1) Cautious 2) Taking everything into account [MOHTAT, HOSHIAR]

135 ClamorTo make a loud complaint or demand [The children were all clamouring for attention] [HANGAMA BARPA KRNA, SHOR O GULL]

136 Clandestine1) Planned or done in secret, especially describing something that is not officially allowed 2) Surreptitious [POSHEEDA, MAKHFI, PUR ISRAR]

137 Clich

Hackneyed

TriteA comment that is very often made & is therefore not original & not interesting

1) Describes a phrase or an idea which has been said or used so often that it has become meaningless or boring

Expressed too frequently to be interesting or seem sincere [PURANA, FERSOODA]

138 ClinchTo finally get or win something [MAZBUTI PAKARNA]

139 CloakA loose outer piece of clothing without sleeves, which fastens at the neck, & is worn instead of a coat [ CHOGA, JABAH, LIBADA]

140 CloisteredSeparated from & having little contact with the outside world [ CHATTAY DAR, GUMBAD WALA]

141 Closet 1A cupboard or a small room with a door, used for storing things, especially clothes

142 Closet 2Describes a belief, activity or feeling which is kept secret from the public, usually because U are frightened of the results of it becoming known

143 CollateralSecurity pledged as a guarantee for the repayment of a loan [ HUM PALLU, BARABER]

144 Collateral damageDuring a war, the unintentional deaths & injuries of people who are not soldiers, & damage that is caused to their homes, hospitals, schools, etc

145 ColludeTo act together secretly or illegally in order to deceive or cheat someone [MILLI BHAGAT, MIL JANA]

146 CommemorateTo remember officially & give respect to a great person or event, especially by a public ceremony or by making a statue or special building [YAAD KRNA]

147 Commend1) Praise 2) Entrust, commit 3) Recommend 4) To formally praise someone or something [SUPURD KRNA, SAZISH KRNA]

148 CommensurateIn a correct & suitable amount compared to something else [ MUNASIB, HUM WAZN]

149 CommiserationTo express sympathy to someone about some bad luck [I began by commiserating with her over the defeat.] [TARS, REHM]

150 CommuniquAn official piece of news or an announcement, especially to the public or newspapers [The palace have issued a communiqu denying the rumor]

151 CompassionA strong feeling of sympathy & sadness for the suffering or bad luck of others & a desire to help them [REHM, KHUDA PARASTI]

152 ComplacencyA feeling of calm satisfaction with your own abilities or situation that prevents U from trying harder [ MUTMAIN, KHUSH DIL]

153 CompositeSomething which is made of various different parts [Scientists have put together a composite picture of what the Earth's crust is like.] [MURAKKAB, JURA HUA]

154 Concerted1) Planned or done together for a shared purpose 2) Describes an effort or attempt that is determined & serious [HUM AAHANGI, ETTAHAAD]

155 ConciliateTo end a disagreement or some1's anger by acting in a friendly way or slightly changing your opinions, or to satisfy some1 who disagrees with you [MANA LENA]

156 ConcurrentHappening or existing at the same time [Her two dramas are being shown concurrently (= at the same time) by rival television stations.] [AIK SAATH]

157 ConfideTo tell something secret or personal to some1 whom you trust not to tell any1 else [I'm going to leave my husband, she confided.] [RAAZ DAR BANANA, AYTIMAAD MA LENA]

158 ConfigureTo adjust something or change the controls on a computer or other device so that it can be used in a particular way

159 ConfiscateTake or seize by authority [ZABT KRNA]

160 Connive{noun: Connivance} 1) (foll. by at) Disregard or tacitly consent to (a wrongdoing) 2) (usu. foll. by with) Conspire 3) To plan secretly and dishonestly for something to happen which will be to your advantage 4) To allow something bad to happen although you know about it [CHASHM POSHI, NAZAR ANDAZI]

161 Connotation1) A feeling or idea that is suggested by a particular word although it is not necessarily a part of the word's meaning, or something suggested by an object or situation 2) Imply in addition to the literal or primary meaning [ ISHAARA KRNA, DALALAT KRANA, TABEER]

162 ConsoleComfort, esp. in grief or disappointment. [console is often confused with condole] [ TASSALLI DENA, DILJOI KRNA]

163 ConspicuousVery noticeable or tending to attract attention, often in a way that is not wanted [In China, her blonde hair was conspicuous.] [NUMAYAAN, MASHHOOR]

164 ConsumerismThe state of advanced industrial society in which a lot of goods are bought & sold [He disliked Christmas & its rampant (= extreme) consumerism.]

165 ConsummatePerfect, or complete in every way [1) A life of consummate happiness 2) He's a consummate athlete/gentleman/liar] [KAAMIL, AALA DARJE KA]

166 Contemplation1) To spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious & quiet way 2) Survey visually or mentally 3) Regard (an event) as possible 4) Intend 5) Meditate. [She was staring out over the lake, lost in contemplation.] [TASSAWUR, IRADA , FIKARMANDI]

167 ContemptA strong feeling of combined dislike & lack of respect [ ZILLAT, TEHKEER]

168 Contempt of courtBehaviour that is illegal because it does not obey or respect the rules of a law court

169 Content1) Satisfied; adequately happy 2) Willing. Make content; satisfy [KHUSH DIL, QANAAT]

170 Contradict

Dichotomy

Duplicity

ParadoxContradict: (Of ppl to state the opposite of what some1 else has said, or (of one fact or statement) to be so different from another fact or statement that 1 of them must be wrongDichotomy: A difference between two completely opposite ideas or things [There is often a dichotomy between what politicians say & what they do.]

Duplicity: Lack of honesty, especially by saying different things to two people [They were accused of duplicity in their dealings with both sides.] [DO RUKHA PANN]

Paradox: A situation or statement which seems impossible or is difficult to understand because it contains two opposite facts or characteristics

171 ContraptionA device or machine that looks awkward or old-fashioned, especially one that you do not know how to use [Whatever's that strange contraption you've got in the garage?]

172 Contrived 1) Clever rather than honest 2) Artificial & difficult to believe [I enjoyed the film, but felt the ending was a bit contrived] [SAAZISH, EJAD KRNA]

173 ConvictionA strong opinion or belief

174 CounterproductiveHaving the opposite of the desired effect [Improved safety measures in cars can be counterproductive as they encourage people to drive faster.]

175 Counting on sth1) To be confident that you can depend on someone 2) To expect something to happen & make plans based on it

176 CountyA political division of the UK or Ireland, forming the largest unit of local government, or the largest political division of a state in the US [ZILLA, ILAQA]

177 CrampA sudden painful tightening in a muscle, often after a lot of exercise 2) To limit someone, especially to prevent them from enjoying a full life [ROK, QAID, AAD]

178 Crank 1) A person who has strange or unusual ideas & beliefs 2) An unpleasant & easily annoyed person [KHABTI]

179 Crank callerSomeone who makes unpleasant telephone calls to people whom they do not know

180 CrapExcrement, or when an animal or person produces excrement [That dog's just UK had/US taken a crap on my lawn.]

181 CreedA set of beliefs which expresses a particular opinion & influences the way U live [AQEEDA, MAZHAB]

182 CreepyStrange or unnatural & making U feel frightened

183 CremateTo burn a dead person's body, usually as part of a funeral ceremony [My dad's cremation was a sad affair.] [MAYYAT SOZI]

184 Critique1) Critical analysis 2) A report of something such as a political situation or system or a person's work or ideas, which examines it & provides an often -ve judgment [TANQEED]

185 CrookA very dishonest person, especially a criminal or a cheat

186 Cruise1) To travel on ships for pleasure 2) If a ship or aircraft cruises, it travels at a continuous speed [BEHRI SAIR]

187 CrumbleTo break, or cause something to break, into small pieces [ TOOTNA, TODNA]

188 CulinaryConnected with cooking or kitchens [PAKANAY SE MUTAALLIQ]

189 CulminateIf an event or series of events culminates in something, it ends with it, having developed until it reaches this point [ UROOJ PE HONA]

190 CulpableDeserving to be blamed or considered responsible for something bad [He was held culpable (= blamed) for all that had happened.] [QABIL E MUAKHIZA]

191 CulvertA pipe for waste water that crosses under roads, railways, etc. [BAND NAALI]

192 CumbersomeAwkward because of being large, heavy or ineffective [ BHAARI]

193 Curator1) Thepersoninchargeofamuseum,artcollection,etc. 2) Amanager;superintendent [MUHAFIZ]

194 CurtailTo stop something before it is finished, or to reduce or limit something [The last government severely curtailed trade union rights] [KAMEE KRNA, TAKHFEEF KRNA]

195 Cut throatFierce; not involving consideration or care about any harm caused to others [The cut-throat world of journalism]

196 Cutting-edgeVery modern & with all the newest features

197 Cynic1) Person with a pessimistic view of human nature 2) A person who believes that people are only interested in themselves & are not sincere [ROOKHA, TURSH RO]

198 Dandy1) Very good ["Shall we meet at 6?" "Sure, that's just dandy."] 2) A man, who dresses fashionable clothes & was very interested in his own appearance [KHUSH LIBAAS]

199 DatelineNorthsouth line partly along the meridian 180 from Greenwich, to the east of which the date is a day earlier than to the west

200 DauntDiscourage, intimidate [ BADDIL KRNA]

201 D-day 1The day during the Second World War when the Allies began their invasion of Europe by attacking the coast of northern France

202 D-day 2A day when something important will happen (The landings began on 6 June 1944, when Allied forces invaded Normandy)

203 De factoExisting in fact, although not necessarily intended, legal or accepted [DAR HAQIQAT] ( De jure = Having a right or existence as stated by law ) [AZ RUAY QANUN, QANUNI]

204 Debacle

FiascoA complete failure, especially because of bad planning & organization [ KHAATMA, ZAWAL]

Something planned that goes wrong & is a complete failure, usually in an embarrassing way [KHATA, SAKHT NAKAMI]

205 DebauchedWeakened or destroyed by bad sexual behaviour, drinking too much alcohol, taking drugs, etc [AYYAASH, BADKAR]

206 DecipherTo discover the meaning of something written badly or in a difficult or hidden way [HAL KRNA, MATLAB NIKALNA]

207 DefyTo refuse to obey, or to act or be against, a person, decision, law, situation, etc (Adj defiant) [MUQABLA KRNA]

208 DelineateTo describe or mark the edge of something [ NAQSHA KHEENCHNA, BAYAAN KRNA]

209 DelinquentA person, usually young, who behaves in a way that is illegal or unacceptable to most people [His past delinquencies have made it difficult for him to get a job.] [MUJRIM, QUSOORWAR]

210 Deliver (deliverance)To save someone from a painful or bad experience [Is there nothing that can be done to deliver these starving people from their suffering?] [NIJJAAT, KHULASI]

211 DeltaAn area of low flat land, sometimes shaped approximately like a triangle, where a river divides into several smaller rivers before flowing into the sea

212 DeluxeLuxurious & of very high quality

213 Delve1) To search, especially as if by digging, in order to find a thing or information 2) Search or research energetically or deeply [CHAAN BEEN KRNA]

214 DementiaA medical condition that affects especially old people, causing gradual worsening of the memory & other mental abilities, & leading to confused behaviour [PAGAL PANN]

215 Demi1) Half 2) Partly

216 DemystifyingTo make something easier to understand

217 DenThe home of particular types of wild animal

218 Deplore1) Regret deeply 2) Find exceedingly bad 3) To say or think that something is very bad [He said that he deplored all violence] [AFSOS, MAATAM]

219 DeputationA group of people sent to speak or act for others [1) She was sent on a deputation to see the Pope 2) The deputation from the EU arrives/arrive 2moro] [NAIB BANA KR BHEJNA]

220 DerisionWhen someone or something is laughed at & considered ridiculous or of no value [Her speech was met with hoots/howls of derision.] [TEHQEER, MAZAAQ]

221 Derogatory1) Showing strong disapproval & not showing respect 2) Insulting [He made some derogatory comment/remark about her appearance.] [HAQARAT AAMAIZ]

222 Desolation1) Describes a place that is unattractive & empty, with no people or nothing pleasant in it 2) Extremely sad & feeling alone [VEERANI, TANHAI]

223 Desperate1) Willing to be violent, & therefore dangerous 2) Feeling that U have no hope & are ready to do anything to change the bad situation U are in [NA UMEED, BAY AAS]

224 DespiseTo feel a strong dislike for some1 or something b/c you think they are bad or worthless {adj Despicable} [The two groups despise each other] [NAFRAT, HAQEER JAANNA]

225 Despot1) Absolute ruler 2) Tyrant 3) A person, especially a ruler, who has unlimited power over other people, & often uses it unfairly & cruel [JABIR HUKUMRAAN]

226 DestituteWithout money, food, a home or possessions [MEHROOM, BAYNASEEB]

227 DeterTo prevent or discourage someone from doing something by making it difficult for them to do it or by threatening bad results if they do it (deterring) [BAAZ RAKHNA]

228 Detriment1) Harm, damage 2) Cause of this [She was very involved with sports at college, to the detriment of (= harming) her studies.] [ZARER, KHARABI]

229 DevolutionThe moving of power or responsibility from a main organization to a lower level, or from a central government to a regional government [TANAZZUL, SUPURDGI]

230 DevolveTo (cause power or responsibility to) be given to other people [Those duties will necessarily devolve on/upon me.] [ZIMMA HONA YA KARNA]

231 Devour1) To eat something eagerly & in large amounts so that nothing is left 2) To destroy something completely [KHA JANA, HADAP KRNA]

232 DevoutBelieving strongly in a religion & obeying all its rules or principles [a devout Buddhist/Christian/churchgoer] [DEENDAR, AABID]

233 DiaphanousDescribes a substance, especially cloth, which is so delicate & thin that you can see through it [a diaphanous silk veil] [SHAFFAAF, CHAMAKDAR]

234 DiatribeAn angry speech or piece of writing which severely criticizes something or someone [a long diatribe against the government's policies.] [KISI CHEEZ KI BURAEEO KA IZHAR]

235 Diction1) Style of speaking or writing as dependent upon choice of words 2) The choice and use of words in writing or speech 3) The accent, inflection, intonation, and speech-sound quality manifested by an individual speaker, usually judged in terms of prevailing standards of acceptability; enunciation [ ZUBAN, TARZ E TEHRIR]

236 Connoisseur

DilettanteA person who knows a lot about and enjoys one of the arts, or food, drink, etc. and can judge quality and skill in that subject [a wine/art connoisseur] [MUBASSIR,SAHIB E ZOQ]A person who is or seems to be interested in a subject, but whose understanding of it is not very deep 2) Engage (in an activity etc.) superficially {Synonyms: Amateur, dabbler}

237 DireVery serious or extreme [ HAYBAT NAAK]

238 Discern1) Perceive clearly with the mind or senses 2) Make out with effort. discernible adj. [Latin cerno cret- separate] [ MALOOM KRNA, IMTIAAZ KRANA]

239 DiscombobulateTo confuse or disconcert; upset; frustrate

240 DisgruntledUnhappy, annoyed & disappointed about something [ UDAS, BARHAM, GAIR MUTMATIN]

241 DismayA feeling of unhappiness & disappointment [KHOFZADA KRNA, HIMMAT TODNA]

242 DisownDeny or give up any connection with [INKAR KRNA, NA MAANNA]

243 Disposition1) The particular type of character which a person naturally has 2) A natural tendency to do something, or to have or develop something [BARTAO, QAABU]

244 DissentStrong difference of opinion on a particular subject; disagreement, especially about an official suggestion or plan or a popular belief [IKHTALAF, AYTARAAZ]

245 DissonanceDisagreement [BAY JORR]

246 DissuadeTo persuade someone not to do something [I tried to dissuade her from leaving.] [BAAZ RAKHNA, MANA KRNA]

247 Distress1) A feeling of extreme worry, sadness or pain 2) Anguish or suffering caused by pain, sorrow, worry, etc [TAKLEEF, PARESHANI]

248 Diva1) A very successful & famous female singer 2) Great woman opera singer; Prima Donna

249 DoctrineA belief or set of beliefs, especially political or religious, taught & accepted by a particular group [The president said he would not go against sound military doctrine.]

250 Dogma

Ethos1) A fixed, especially religious, belief or set of beliefs that people are expected to accept without any doubts 2) Principle, tenet, or system [USOOL]

The set of beliefs, ideas, etc. about social behaviour & relationships of a person or group

251 DogmaticAsserting or imposing personal opinions; intolerantly authoritative; arrogant [PUR TAKABBUR]

252 Dominion1) Control over a country or people 2) The land that belongs to a ruler 3) Sovereignty, control 4) Realm; domain [RAAJ, HUKUMAT]

253 DormitoryA large room containing many beds, especially in a boarding school or university [SONAY KA KAMRA]

254 Douche bag 11) A wretched & disgusting person (Rude & derogatory.) [Don't be a douche bag. Pick up your things & go home, Chuck.]

255 Douche bag 22) An ugly girl or woman (Rude & derogatory.) [Look at that face! What a douche bag!]

256 DowntownIn or to the central part of a city [I work downtown, but I live in the suburbs]

257 DownturnA reduction in the amount or success of something, such as a country's economic activity

258 DrapeTo put something such as cloth or a piece of clothing loosely over something [ PARDE LATKANA]

259 DrudgePerson who does dull, laborious, or menial work, toil. Drudgery [I feel like a real drudge - I've done nothing but clean all day! ] [GHULAM KI TARHA KAAM KRNE WALA]

260 DubiousThought not to be completely true or not able to be trusted [MASHKOOK, MUSHTABAH]

261 DungeonAn underground prison, especially in a castle [ PANAAH KI JAGAH]

262 Dysfunctional1) Not behaving or working normally 2) Abnormality or impairment of functioning

263 EarmarkTo keep or intend something for a particular purpose [Five billion dollars of this year's budget is already earmarked for hospital improvements.]

264 EarnestSerious or determined, especially too serious & unable to find your own actions amusing [I thought he was joking - I didn't realize he was in earnest.]

265 EbbIf a physical or emotional feeling ebbs, it becomes less strong or disappears [ UTAAR, ZAWAAL]

266 EbonyBlack [KALA, SIYAH]

267 EchelonA particular level or group of people within an organization such as an army or company

268 Edifice 1A large building, especially a splendid one [The town hall is the only edifice surviving from the fifteenth century.] [SHANDAR EMARAT, BADI EMARAT]

269 Edifice 2A system which has been established for a long time [It looks as if the whole political edifice of the country is about to collapse.]

270 ElicitTo obtain or produce something, especially information or a reaction [ZAHIR KRNA, NIKALNA, AASHKAAR KRNA]

271 ElusiveDifficult to describe, find, achieve or remember [ DAGA BAAZ]

272 Emanate1) To express a quality or feeling through the way that you look & behave 2) Issue or originate (from a source) [Her face emanated sadness.] [ZAHIR HONA, JARI HONA]

273 EmbarkTo go onto a ship [We embarked at Liverpool for New York.] [LANGAR UTHANA] {NOTE The opposite is disembarked.}

274 Eminent1) Famous, respected or important 2) Distinction; recognized superiority [MUMTAZ, QABIL E EHTARAAM] {Imminent: coming or likely to happen very soon} [QAREEB]

275 EmolumentA payment in money or some other form that is made for work that has been done [AAMADNI, FAIDA, MUNAFA]

276 EnactTo put something into action, especially to change something into a law [ QANOON BANANA]

277 EnsueTo happen after something else, especially as a result of it [TAAQQUB KRNA, PAIRVI KRNA]

278 EnterpriseEagerness to do something new & clever, despite any risks [They've showed a lot of enterprise in setting up this project.] [MOERKAY KA KAAM, FARAAKH HOSALGI]

279 Envisage1) Toconceiveofasapossibilityinthefuture;foresee 2) Toformamentalimageof;visualize;contemplate [Heenvisagesaneraofgreat scientificdiscoveries]

3) (archaic)tolookinthefaceof;confront { Synonyms:Picture,imagine,conceive,envision} [AAMNAY SAAMNAY HONA, QAREEBAN]

280 EpicA film, poem or book which is long & contains a lot of action, usually dealing with a historical subject 2) Extremely large [The problem of inflation has reached epic proportions] [RIZMIA NAZM]

281 EpitaphA short piece of writing or a poem about a dead person, especially one written on their gravestone [KATBAH, MAZAAR]

282 EschewTo avoid something intentionally, or to give something up [We won't have discussions with this group unless they eschew violence.] [KINARA KRNA]

283 Espionage 1) Discovering of secrets, especially political or military information of another country or the industrial information of a business 2) Spying or use of spies [MUKHBARI, JAASUSI]

284 EulogyA speech, piece of writing, poem, etc. containing great praise, especially for someone who recently died or stopped working [QASEEDA, TAREEF]

285 EuphemismA word or phrase used to avoid saying an unpleasant or offensive word [Senior citizen' is a euphemism for 'old person'.] [BURI BAAT KO NARM ALFAAZ MAIN ADA KRNA]

286 EvadeTo avoid or escape from someone or something [BACHNA, TALL MATOL KRNA]

287 EvangelicalBelonging to 1 of the Protestant Churches or Christian groups which believe biblical teaching & persuading other people to join them [INJEEL K MUTALLIQ]

288 EventualitySomething unpleasant or unexpected that might happen or exist in the future [KISI AMAR K WAQEY HONAY KA IMKAAN]

289 ExecuteTo kill someone as a legal punishment [PHANSI DENA]

290 ExhilarateTo give someone strong feelings of happiness & excitement [an exhilarating walk in the mountains] [KHUSH KRNA, SHAAD KRNA]

291 ExhortTo strongly encourage or try to persuade someone to do something [NASEEHAT KRNA]

292 Exonerate1) To show or state that someone or something is not guilty of something 2) Free or declare free from blame etc. [ ILZAAM SE BARI KRNA]

293 ExpeditiouslyQuick [MUSTAEDY SE]

294 ExpositionA clear & full explanation of an idea or theory [It purports to be an exposition of Catholic social teaching.] [NUMAISH, TAFSEEL]

295 ExpoundTo give a detailed explanation of something [She uses her newspaper column to expound her views on environmental issues.] [TAFSEEL SE BAYAN KRNA, TASHREEH KRNA]

296 ExtemporeDone or said without advance preparation or thought [At the audition, the actors were asked to perform extempore.] {verb extemporize, UK usually extemporize} [BARJASTA]

297 Extradite

RepatriateTo make someone return for trial to another country where they have been accused of doing something illegal [TEHVEEL E MUJRIM]To send or bring someone, or sometimes money or other property, back to their own country [QEDI KO US K MULK WAPIS KRNA]

298 Facade1) A false appearance that is more pleasant than the reality 2) The front of a building, especially a large or attractive building [MAKAN KA AGWADA]

299 Face-off1) The act of facing the puck, as at the start of a game or period 2) An open confrontation

300 Fall outThe unpleasant results or effects of an action or event [ MUZIR ASRAAT]

301 Farce1) A ridiculous or meaningless situation or action 2) A humorous play or film where the characters become involved in unlikely situations [MAZAHIA QISM KA NATAK]

302 FascismA political system based on a very powerful leader, state control & extreme pride in country & race, & in which political opposition is not allowed [FISTAIAT]

303 Fast trackThe quickest, but usually most competitive, route to success or advancement

304 FastidiousGiving too much attention to small details & wanting everything to be correct & perfect [NAZAKAT PASAND, SAHIB E ZOQ]

305 Fester1) If a cut or other injury festers, it becomes infected & produces pus 2) If an argument or bad feeling festers, it continues so that feelings of hate or dissatisfaction increase

306 Fetters(OLD USE) A pair of chains which were tied round the legs of prisoners to prevent them from escaping [He felt fettered by a nine-to-five office existence.] [ZANJEER, BEDIAN]

307 Feverish1) Suffering from fever [I'm feeling a bit feverish - I hope it's not the start of flu.] 2) Excited, restless. [BEQARAR]

308 FiatAn order given by a person in authority [FARMAN, HUKM]

309 FiduciaryRelating to the responsibility to look after someone else's money in a correct way [a breach of fiduciary duty] [AYTIMAAD, AMEEN]

310 Figure of speechAn expression which uses words to mean something different from their ordinary meaning ['Get up with the lark' is a figure of speech, meaning 'Get out of bed early'.]

311 FilletA piece of meat or fish without bones (US-filet)

312 Flagrant1) Shocking because of being so obvious 2) Blatant 3) Notorious 4) Scandalous [KHULA, WAZEH, ROSHAN, JALTA HUA]

313 FlamboyantVery confident in behaviour, or intended to be noticed, especially by being brightly colored [His clothes were rather flamboyant for such a serious occasion] [ROSHAN]

314 Flare1) When something bad such as violence, pain or anger flares (up), it suddenly starts or gets much worse 2) A sudden increase in the brightness of a fire [SHOLAY KA LRAZNA]

315 Flay1) To remove the skin from a person's or animal's body 2) Criticize severely [I'll be flayed alive when she finds out] [KHAAL KHEENCHNA, TANQEED KRNA]

316 FleetingBrief or quick [NA PAYEDAR]

317 Flight attendantSomeone who serves passengers on an aircraft

318 Flotilla1) Small fleet 2) Fleet of small ships 3) A large group of boats or small ships [CHOTA BEEDA]

319 Flurry1) A sudden, short period of activity, excitement or interest 2) A sudden light fall of snow, blown in different directions by the wind [a flurry of activity] [JOSH]

320 FlusterTo make some1 upset & confused, especially when they are trying to do something [If I look flustered it's b/c I'm trying to do about twenty things at once] [PARESHAN KRNA]

321 Foil1) To prevent some1 or something from being successful 2) Something or someone that makes another's good or bad qualities more noticeable 3) Frustrate, baffle, defeat [HAAR]

322 ForemanWorker supervising others

323 Forfeit1) Penalty 2) Thing surrendered as a penalty 3) To lose the right to do or have something because you have broken a rule [ZABTI, TAWAAN]

324 ForgeTo make an illegal copy of something in order to deceive [a forged passport/a forged signature] FORGER- FORGERY

325 FormidableCausing U to have fear or respect for something or someone because they are impressive, powerful or difficult [KHOFNAK, HOLNAAK]

326 Forthcoming1) Happening soon 2) Friendly & helpful, willing to give information or to talk [PESH ANAY WALA]

327 FortifyTo strengthen something, especially in order to protect it [The argument had fortified her resolve to prove she was right.] [QILA BANDI KRANA]

328 FortitudeBravery over a long period [I thought she showed remarkable fortitude during that period.] [HIMMAT,BARDASHT]

329 Fortress1) A large strong building or group of buildings which can be defended from attack 2) Fortified building or town

330 Frantic1) Almost out of control b/c of extreme emotions 2) Done in a hurry & a state of excitement or confusion [We've been frantic with worry] [QABU SE BAHIR, SHORIDA]

331 Freshman(INFORMAL frosh) A student in the first year of high school, college, or university [Greg & Jody met in their freshman year at college & married soon after they graduated.]

332 FrillStrips of gathered or pleated material as an ornamental edging [JHALAR]

333 FrownTo bring ur eyebrows together creating lines above ur eyes to show that u are annoyed or worried.[He frowned as he read the instructions] [TEVRI CHADHANA, GHOORNA]

334 Frugal

Parsimony1) Thrifty 2) Stinginess 3) Careful when using money or food, or (of a meal) cheap or small in amount [KIFAYAT SHIAAR]

Carefulness in the use of money etc.; stinginess [KIFAYAT SHIAAR ]

335 Fugitive1) A person who is running away or hiding from the police or a dangerous situation [MAFROOR] 2) Lasting for only a short time; temporary [NA PAYEDAR]

336 GaloreIn great amounts or numbers [And for the sweet-toothed, this caf has desserts galore] [KASRAT SE, FARAWANI]

337 GambitA clever action in a game/situation, intended to achieve an advantage & usually involves a risk [Promise to lower taxes is clearly an election-year gambit] [SHATRANJ KI CHAAL]

338 Gazette1) Official publication with announcements etc 2) A book or part of a book that contains a list of names of places, usually with some additional information [JAREEDA E AALAMIA]

339 GenesisThe origin of something, when it is begun or starts to exist [IBTADA, PEDAISH]

340 Get away with something 11) To succeed in avoiding punishment for something [If I thought I could get away with it, I wouldn't pay any tax at all]

341 Get away with something 22) To do something successfully although it is not the best way of doing it [Do you think we could get away with just one coat of paint on that wall?]

342 Get carried awayTo become excessively involved, to take something too far. [It was nice of him to write a poem for his new girlfriend, but shooting a full-length film is getting carried away]

343 Get going/movingTo start to go or move [We'd better get moving or we'll be late]

344 Get on (relationship)To have a good relationship (He doesn't get on with his daughter)

345 Get the hell out of somewhereTo leave a place quickly [Let's get the hell out of here, before any shooting starts.]

346 Gimmick1) Something which is not serious or of real value that is used to attract people's attention or interest temporarily 2) Trick or device, esp. to attract attention or publicity

347 Go bananaGo mad

348 GodspeedExpression of good wishes to a person starting a journey

349 Gorge1) A deep narrow valley with steep sides, usually formed by a river or stream cutting through hard rock 2) To eat until you are unable to eat any more [KHANA THONSNA]

350 GourmetA person who knows a lot about food & cooking, & who enjoys eating high-quality food [ KHANO KA MUBASSIR]

351 Grapevine1) Vine 2) The means of transmission of a rumor

352 GratifyTo please someone, or to satisfy a wish or need [We were gratified by the response to our appeal] [FARHAT]

353 GratitudeThe feeling or quality of being grateful [SHUKAR GUZARI,SHUKARANA]

354 Gratuitous1) Given or done free of charge 2) Uncalled-for; lacking good reason [ BILAMUAVAZA, KHUAMAKHUA]

355 Grey matterA person's intelligence [It's not the sort of movie that stimulates the old grey matter much]

356 GrinSmile broadly, showing the teeth [DAANT NIKAAL KR MUN BANANA]

357 Gross1) (especially in law) Unacceptable because clearly wrong 2) Extremely fat or large & ugly 3) Extremely unpleasant 4) (in) Total [BHARI,KAHIL]

358 GrotesqueStrange & unpleasant, especially in a ridiculous or slightly frightening way [By now she'd had so much cosmetic surgery that she looked quite grotesque] [HAFT RANGI, BE JODD]

359 Grouches1) A person who often complains 2) To complain in an angry way

360 GuillotineA device, invented in France, consisting of a sharp blade in a tall frame which was used in the past for killing criminals by cutting off their heads

361 Gulf A very large area of sea surrounded on three sides by a coast [KHALEEJ]

362 GullibleEasily deceived or tricked, & too willing to believe everything that other ppl say [There are many miracle cures on the market for ppl gullible enough to buy them.] [SADAH LOH]

363 Gut feeling/reactionA strong belief about someone or something which cannot completely be explained & is not necessarily decided by reasoning (I have a gut feeling that the relationship won't last)

364 HandyUseful or convenient [It's a nice house & its handy for (= near) the station.]

365 Hangover 1A feeling of illness after drinking too much alcohol [I had a terrible hangover the next morning].

366 Hangover 2Something that continues from an earlier time [The present political system is a hangover from the nineteenth century colonial era.]

367 Harness1) To control something, usually in order to use its power 2) Make use of (natural resources), esp. to produce energy

368 HaughtyUnfriendly & seeming to consider yourself better than other people [She has a rather haughty manner.] [KHUD PASAND, MAGROOR]

369 HauntTo cause repeated suffering or anxiety [Fighting in Vietnam was an experience that would haunt him for the rest of his life.] [AAMAD O RAFT RAKHNA]

370 Hay feverAn illness like a cold, caused by pollen [She gets really bad hay fever.]

371 Heart throbA famous man, often a singer or an actor, who is attractive to many women

372 Heavy duty1) Providing an unusual amount of power, durability, etc. [heavy-duty machinery; heavy-duty shoes ] 2) Very important, impressive, or serious [heavy-duty involvement]

373 HeftyLarge in amount, size, force, etc [1) Her salary will go up by a hefty 10% 2) A hefty woman with dyed blond hair]

374 Hep(Slang) Trendy, stylish

375 Hideous1) Extremely ugly or bad [They've just built some hideous new apartment blocks on the seafront.] [DRAWNA, BHAYANAK]

376 Hit man1) A man who is paid to murder someone 2) (Slang) hired assassin

377 Hobnobbing1) Mix socially or informally 2) To spend time being friendly with someone who is important or famous [MIL JUL KR PEENA]

378 HomageDeep respect & often praise shown for a person or god [On this occasion we pay homage to him for his achievements.] [ITAAT,AHTARAAM]

379 Homicide[ IN FORMAL US] (An act of) murder

380 HorrendousExtremely unpleasant or bad, horrifying

381 HorticultureThe study or activity of cultivating gardens [FANN E BAAGBANI]

382 HotlineA special direct telephone connection for emergencies [A national telephone hotline has been set up for students suffering from stress.]

383 How/what/why, etc. On earthUsed when you are extremely surprised, confused or angry about something [1) How on earth did this happen? 2) Why on earth didn't you tell me before?]

384 Humane1) Showing kindness, care & sympathy towards others, especially those who are suffering 2) Benevolent, compassionate [NARM]

385 Hunch1) Intuitive feeling or idea 2) To lean forward with your shoulders raised or to bend your back & shoulders into a rounded shape

386 HutchA box made of wood with a wire front where small animals such as rabbits are kept [SANDOOQ, PINJRA]

387 I cant help itIf you can't/couldn't help something, such as acting in a particular way or making a particular remark, you are/were not able to control or stop it

388 IdiosyncrasyA strange or unusual habit, way of behaving or feature that someone or something has [MAKHSOOS JAZBA YA KHAYAL]

389 Ignoble1) Dishonorable 2) Of low birth, position, or reputation. [Latin related to *in-1, *noble] [KAMEENA, KAM ZARF]

390 IgnominyPublic embarrassment [The Workers' Coalition experienced the ignominy of total defeat in the last election.] [BADNAMI, RUSWAI]

391 IlkA particular type, sort, family, class [The worst of her criticism was reserved for journalists, photographers and others of their ilk.]

392 Imbroglio1) An unwanted, difficult & confusing situation, full of trouble & problems [PECHEEDA MUAMILA]

393 ImmaculatePerfectly clean or tidy [BAYDAAG, BAY GUNAAH]

394 ImmigrationWhen someone comes to live in a different country ( Emigrate: To leave a country permanently & go to live in another one)

395 Impart1) To communicate information to someone 2) To give something a particular feeling, quality or taste [BAKHSNA, ATA KRNA]

396 ImpasseA situation in which further development is impossible [BAND GALI]

397 Impeccable1) Perfect, with no problems or bad parts 2) Faultless 3) Exemplary [BAY KHATA, BAY GUNAAH]

398 Impersonator To intentionally copy another person's characteristics, especially to make people laugh 2) To attempt to deceive someone by pretending that you are another person [TALBEES KRNE WALA] [Imposter: A person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others] [DAGA BAAZ, THAGG]

399 Impetus1) Something which encourages a particular activity or makes that activity more energetic or effective 2) Force with which a body moves, impulse [JOSH, SHIDDAT]

400 ImplicateTo show that someone is involved in a crime or partly responsible for something bad that has happened [Have they any evidence to implicate him in the robbery?]

401 ImplicationWhen you seem to suggest something without saying it directly 2) The effect that an action or decision will have on something else in the future

402 Impound1) Confiscate 2) Take legal possession of 3) Shut up (animals) in a pound [QABZA KR LENA, CHAAR DIWARI MA RAKHNA]

403 ImpregnablePowerful & impossible to beat, especially in sport [ NAAQAABIL E TASKHEER]

404 Impunity1) Freedom from punishment or from the unpleasant results of something that has been done 2) Exemption from punishment, bad consequences, etc [BARIAT, AZADI]

405 Incarceration1) Imprison 2) To put or keep someone in prison or in a place used as a prison [QAID KRNA, BAND KRNA]

406 InceptionThe establishment of an organization or official activity [Since its inception in 1968, the company has been at the forefront of computer development.] [AAGAAZ]

407 InculcateTo fix beliefs or ideas in someone's mind, especially by repeating them often [ SAMJHANA, ZEHN NASHEEN KRNA]

408 IndemnityProtection against possible damage or loss, especially a promise of payment, or the money paid if there is such damage or loss [NUQSAAN KI ZAMANAT]

409 Indignant1) Angry because of something which is wrong or not fair 2) Anger at supposed injustice [BARHAM, GAZABNAAK]

410 IndiscreetSaying or doing things which let people know things that should be secret or which embarrass people [They have been rather indiscreet about their affair.] [GAIR MOHTAT]

411 InexplicableUnable to be explained or understood [NAAQAABIL E TASHREEH]

412 InfidelityUnfaithfulness, esp. adultery [She could not forgive his many infidelities.] [ILHAAD,KUFR]

413 InflictTo force someone to experience something very unpleasant [The suffering inflicted on these children was unimaginable.] [LAGANA, DAALNA, AAID KRNA]

414 InfringeTo break a rule, law, etc [They infringed building regulations.] [KHILAAF WARZI KRNA, TODNA]

415 InhibitTo prevent someone from doing something, or to slow down a process or the growth of something [ROKNA]

416 InnateAn innate quality or ability is one that U were born with, not one U have learned

417 InquisitionA period of detailed & unfriendly questioning [The police subjected him to an inquisition that lasted 12 hours] [TEHQIQAAT, TALAASH]

418 Insight(The ability to have) a clear, deep & sometimes sudden understanding of a complicated problem or situation [BASEERAT MUARIFAT]

419 InsolentRude & not showing respect [1) An insolent child/young man 2) An insolent gesture/remark] [GUSTAAKH, SHOKH]

420 InstepThe curved upper part of the foot between the toes & the heel, or the part of a shoe or sock which fits around this

421 Instil (Instill)1) Introduce (a feeling, idea, etc.) into a person's mind etc. gradually 2) Put (a liquid) into something in drops [DIL MA BITHANA]

422 Insurrection1) Rebellion 2) An organized attempt by a group of ppl to defeat their govt. & take control of their country, usually by violence [armed insurrection] [BAGHAWAT, SARKASHI]

423 Integrity1) The quality of being honest & having strong moral principles that U refuse to change 2) The quality of being whole & complete [RASSTBAZI, SAALMIAT]

424 Intelligible(Of speech & writing) clear enough to be understood [She was so upset when she spoke that she was hardly intelligible.] [QABIL E FEHM, SAAF O SAREEH]

425 Inter aliaAmong other things

426 IntrepidExtremely brave & showing no fear of dangerous situations [a team of intrepid explorers] [NIDARR, DILAIR]

427 IntrospectionExamination & consideration of your own ideas, thoughts & feelings [His defeat in the world championship led to a long period of gloomy introspection] [KHUD BEENI]

428 Inundate1) Overwhelm 2) To give someone so much work or so many things that they cannot deal with them all 3) To flood an area with water [KASRAT, GARQ KRNA]

429 InvariablyAlways

430 InvigorateTo make someone feel fresher, healthier & more energetic [We were invigorated by our walk] [TAWANA KRNA, TAQVIAT POHONCHANA]

431 InvincibleImpossible to defeat or prevent from doing what is intended [NAQABIL E TASKHEER]

432 IrkTo annoy someone [The negative reply to my complaint really irked me] [TAKLEEF DENA]

433 It never rains it poursSaid when one bad thing happens, followed by a lot of other bad things, which make a bad situation worse

434 Jack assA person who behaves foolishly [AHMAQ, GADHA]

435 Jeer1) Scoff derisively; deride 2) To laugh or shout insults at some1 to show U have no respect for them [The ppl at the back of the hall jeered (at) the speaker] [TANZ, LAAN TAAN]

436 Jerk -jerkyMeat that has been cut into long thin strips & dried in the sun

437 Jilt1) Abruptly reject or abandon (esp. a lover) 2) To finish a romantic relationship with someone suddenly & unkindly [He jilted her for his best friend's sister.] [HARJAI]

438 Juncture1) Critical convergence of events; point of time (at this juncture) 2) Joining-point 3) Joining 4) A particular point in time [MILNE KI JAGA]

439 Junkie1) Someone who cannot stop taking illegal drug 2) Someone who wants to have or do something all the time

440 Juvenile1) A youthful 2) Of or for young people 3) Immature [a juvenile sense of humour] [JAWAANI KA, SHABAAB KA]

441 JuxtapositionTo put things which are not similar next to each other [The exhibition juxtaposes Picasso's early drawings with some of his later works.] [QURBAT, PASS PASS RAKHNA]

442 KGBState security police of the former USSR [Russian abbreviation, = committee of State security]

443 KickbackAn amount of money that is paid to someone illegally in exchange for secret help or work

444 KudosThe fame & public admiration that a person receives as a result of a particular achievement or position in society [NAIK NAMI, SHOHRAT]

445 LadleA very big spoon with a long handle & a deep cup-shaped part, used especially for serving soup [BADA CHAMCHA, DONI]

446 LambasteTo criticize someone or something severely [His first novel was well & truly lambasted by the critics.]

447 LanguishTo exist in an unpleasant or unwanted situation, often for a long time [The ruling party is languishing in third place in the opinion polls] [ZAEEF,KAMZOORI]

448 LeveragePower to influence people & get the results you want [If the United Nations had more troops in the area, it would have greater leverage.]

449 Lineage1) Ancestry 2) The members of a person's family who are directly related to that person & who lived a long time before him or her [KHANDAAN, NASAB]

450 LingerTo take a long time to leave or disappear [The smell from the fire still lingered days later.] [DAIR LAGANA, KAAHILI KARNA]

451 LispTo pronounce 's' & 'z' sounds like 'th' [I was teased a lot at school because I spoke with a lisp.] [LUKNAT, TUTLA KR BOLNA]

452 Live it upTo have an exciting & very enjoyable time with parties, good food & drink [He's alive & well & living it up in the Bahamas.]

453 Loath, lothBe loath to do sth: to be unwilling to do something [I'm loath to spend it all at once] [GAIR RAZAMAND] {Loathe: To hate some1 or s/t ["Do you like fish?" "No, I loathe it."] }

454 Logistics 1) Careful organization of a complicated activity so that it happens in a successful & effective way 2) Organization of services & supplies

455 LousyVery bad [ZALIL, KAMEENA]

456 Love me, love my dogSaid to warn someone that if they want to be in a relationship with U, they must be willing to accept everything about U

457 LucidClearly expressed & easy to understand or (of a person) thinking or speaking clearly [She gave a clear & lucid account of her plans] [ROSHAN, DARAKHSHAN]

458 Lump

LymphA hard swelling found in or on the body, especially because of illness or injury [She found a lump in her breast.] [ANBAAR, DHAYLA]A colourless liquid which takes useful substances around the body, & takes waste matter, such as unwanted bacteria, away from body tissue in order to prevent infection

459 MachiavellianismUsing clever but often dishonest methods which deceive people so that U can gain power or control [AYYARI, SHATIRANA]

460 Macho1) Behaving forcefully or showing no emotion in a way traditionally thought to be typical of a man 2) Aggressively masculine

461 Made up1) Describes a story or report that has been invented & is untrue 2) Wearing make-up

462 Magnate

TycoonWealthy & influential person, usu. in business [MASHHOOR/BADA AADMI]

A person who has succeeded in business or industry & has become very wealthy & powerful

463 Manifest1) To show something clearly, through signs or actions 2) Easily noticed or obvious [ZAHIR KRNA, WAZEH KRNA]

464 MannequinsA large model of a human being, used to show clothes in the window of a shop

465 MarTo spoil something, making it less perfect or less enjoyable [Sadly, the text is marred by careless errors.] [KHARAB KRNA, ZARAR POHONCHANA]

466 MarginalizeTo treat someone or something as if they are not important [Now that English has taken over as the main language, the country's native language has been marginalized.]

467 MarinesA part of a country's military forces which takes part especially in operations on land which begin from the sea

468 Maritime1) Connected with the sea or seafaring (maritime insurance) 2) Living or found near the sea [Amalfi & Venice were important maritime powers.] [SAAHILI, BEHRI]

469 Mauve (road)(Having) a pale purple colour

470 MaximA brief statement of a general truth, principle or rule for behaviour [USOOL, KAHAWAT, MAQOOLA]

471 May dayA special radio signal sent from a ship or an aircraft when it needs help

472 MeagreVery small or not enough (also meager) [HAQEER, LAAGAR]

473 MedievalRelated to the Middle Ages [QUROON E WUSTA KA, CHATTI SADI SE PANDRAHVI SADI KA]

474 MedleyA mixture of different items, especially tunes put together to form a longer piece of music [MILANA]

475 Melancholy1) Sad 2) Sadness which lasts for a long period of time, often without any obvious reason [UDAASI, AFSURDIGI]

476 Melodrama1) A story, play, or film in which the characters show stronger emotions than real people usually do 2) Showing much stronger emotions than are necessary or usual for a situation

477 Menace1) Threat 2) Dangerous thing or person 3) Something that is likely to cause harm [DHAMKANA, DARANA]

478 MenialDescribes work that is boring, tiring & given a low social value [NOKER, SHAGIRD]

479 Men's roomA toilet for men in a public building such as a hotel or restaurant

480 MephistophelesThe Devil

481 MercantileRelated to trade or business [TIJARTI, TAJIRANA]

482 MerchandiseTo encourage the sale of goods by advertising them or by making certain that they are noticed [MAAL E TIJARAT, SODA]

483 Meticulous1) Giving great attention to detail 2) Very careful & precise [JUZIYAAT KA KHAYAL RAKHNE WALA]

484 MilitiaA military force which only operates for some of the time & whose members often have other jobs

485 MimicTo copy the way in which a particular person usually speaks & moves, usually in order to amuse people [NAQAL KRNA, MAZAK UDANA]

486 MirageAn image, produced by very hot air, of something which seems to be far away but does not really exist [NAZAR KA DHOKHA, SARAAB]

487 MitigateTo make something less harmful, unpleasant or bad [HALKA KRNA]

488 MonarchSovereign with the title of king, queen, emperor, empress, or equivalent [BAADSHAH, SULTAN]

489 MonkA member of a group of religious men who do not marry & usually live together in a monastery [ZAHID, AABID]

490 MontageA piece of work produced by combining smaller parts, or the process of making such a work (The ads feature a montage of images - people surfing, playing football & basketball)

491 Moot1) To suggest something for discussion [The idea was first mooted as long ago as the 1840s.] 2) Debatable, undecided. v. raise (a question) for discussion [It's a moot point whether building more roads reduces traffic congestion.] [IJTAMA, BEHES TALAB, BEHS KRNA]

492 Morbid1) Too interested in unpleasant subjects, especially death [a morbid fascination with death] 2) Of the nature of or indicative of disease 3) colloq. Melancholy [FAASID, MARZ]

493 MotelA hotel by the side of a road, usually with spaces for cars next to each room

494 Mug1) Someone's face [his ugly mug] 2) An act of attacking someone & stealing their money [He was mugged in broad daylight] 3) A person who is stupid & easily deceived

495 Mull sth overTo think carefully about something for a long time (I need a few days to mull things over before I decide if I'm taking the job.)

496 MultifariousOf many different types [The newspaper report detailed the fraudster's multifarious business activities.] [RANG BARANGI, ANWA O AQSAAM KA]

497 MultiplexA very large cinema that has a lot of separate cinemas inside it

498 MundaneVery ordinary & therefore not interesting [DUNYAVI, ARZI]

499 Nascent1) In the act of being born 2) Just beginning to be; not yet mature 3) Only recently formed or started, but likely to grow larger quickly [a nascent political party] [UBHARTA HUA]

500 Neo1) New, modern 2) New form of [1)neo-fascist 2) neo-Nazi 3) neo-realist cinema]

501 Neolithic

MonolithicBelonging to period when humans used tools & weapons made of stone & had just developed farming [The neolithic period is s/t called the new stone age] [PATHAR K DOOR KA]Too large, too regular or without interesting differences, & unwilling or unable to be changed [monolithic state-run organizations]

502 NerdA person, especially a man, who is unattractive & awkward or socially embarrassing [Geek a person, especially a man, who is boring & not fashionable]

503 NibbleTo bite something gently & repeatedly [1) Have you got some peanuts for us to nibble while the party warms up? 2) Jenny's hamster's nibbled a hole in the sofa.] [KUTARNA]

504 Nod offTo begin sleeping, especially not intentionally

505 Not be somebody's cup of teaIf something or someone is not your cup of tea, they are not the type of thing or person that U like (Thanks for inviting me, but ballet arent really my cup of tea)

506 NotionBelief or idea [RAYE, NAZRIA]

507 Notwithstanding1) Despite the fact or thing mentioned 2) In spite of; without prevention by. adv. Nevertheless [TAAHAM, BAWAJOOD K]

508 Novel 1) A long printed story about imaginary characters & events 2) New & original, not like anything seen before

509 NoviceA person who is not experienced in a job or situation [NO AAMOOZ]

510 NutFoolish, stupid or strange [What kind of nut would leave a car on a railway track?]

511 ObituaryA report, especially in a newspaper, which gives the news of someone's death & details about their life [MOAT KI ITTALA YA AYLAAN]

512 OblivionThe state of being unconscious [BHOOL, FARAMOSH, GUMNAMI]

513 Obnoxious1) Very unpleasant or rude 2) Offensive 3) Objectionable [QAABIL E AYTARAZ, MAKHROOH]

514 ObscurantismOpposition to knowledge & enlightenment [QADAMAT PASANDI]

515 Obscure1) Not known to many people 2) Unclear & difficult to understand or see [TAREEK, ANDHERA, GAIR WAZEH]

516 ObtrusiveToo noticeable [ZABARDASTI DAKHAL DENA]

517 OdysseyA long exciting journey [1) The film follows one man's odyssey to find the mother from whom he was separated at birth 2) A spiritual odyssey ] [RIZMIA NAZM]

518 Okra ( Gumbo)The small green pods from a tropical plant eaten as a vegetable or used to thicken soups & other dishes, or the plant itself

519 OmbudsmanSomeone who works for a government or large organization & deals with the complaints made against it

520 OmenSomething that is considered to be a sign of how a future eventll take place [Many ppl believe that a broken mirror is an omen of bad luck] [FAAL NIKALNA, SHAGOON LENA]

521 OpineTo state something as an opinion [Power grows from the barrel of a gun, opined Mao Tse-Tung.] [IZHAR E RAI KRNA]

522 OrchardAn area of land where fruit trees (not citrus trees) are grown [BAAGHECHA] ( Oasis A place in a desert where there is water & therefore plants & sometimes a village or town)

523 OrdealA very unpleasant & painful or difficult experience [The hostages' ordeal came to an end when soldiers stormed the building.]

524 Ostensible1) Appearing or claiming to b 1 thing when it is really something else 2) Concealing the real; professed [Their ostensible goal was 2 clean up govt corruption] [ZAHIR NUMAISHI]

525 OustTo force someone to leave a position of power, job, place or competition [The champions were defeated by Arsenal & ousted from the League Cup.] [HATA DENA, CHEEN LENA]

526 Outlaw1) Fugitive from the law 2) Person deprived of the protection of the law 3) Make illegal; proscribe [QANUNI HAQ SE MEHROOM KARNA]

527 Outlay1) Expenditure 2) An amount of money spent for a particular purpose; especially as a first investment in something [We outlaid thousands of dollars on computers.] [KHARCH]

528 OutreachWhen an organization brings medical or similar services to people at home or to where they spend time

529 OutsetThe beginning [I told him at/from the outset I wasn't interested.] [AAGAAZ]

530 Overrun1) If unwanted ppl or things overrun, they fill a place quickly & in large no. 2) To continue beyond an intended limit [LOOTMAR KRNA, BARBAAD KRNA]

531 OxymoronTwo words used together which have, or seem to have, opposite meanings

532 PanIncluding or relating to all the places or people in a particular group

533 Panacea

Panache1) Something that will solve all problems 2) Universal remedy [AKSEER E AZAM, HER MARZ KI DAWA]1) A stylish, original & very confident way of doing things that makes people admire you 2) Assertive flamboyance; confidence of style or manner

534 Panorama

VistaA view of a wide area [WASEE MANZAR]

1) A view, especially a splendid view from a high position 2) A possible future action or event that you can imagine

535 Pantheism1) Worship that admits or tolerates all gods 2) Belief in many or all gods, or the belief that God exists in & is the same as all things, animals & people within the universe [WAHDATUL WAJOOD, HAMA OOST, ASNAAM PARASTI]

536 ParableA short simple story which teaches or explains an idea, especially a moral or religious idea [TAMSEEL, MISAAL]

537 Paramount1) More important than anything else 2) Supreme; most important 3) In supreme authority [ AALA, BADA]

538 Paranoia1) Mental disorder with delusions of persecution & self-importance 2) Abnormal suspicion & mistrust [KHALAL DAMAAG]

539 ParaphernaliaAll the objects needed for or connected with a particular activity [ZATI SAAZ O SAMAN]

540 ParoleWhen a prisoner is released before their period in prison is finished, with the agreement that they will behave well [He's been released on parole.] [IQRAR, ZUBANI WAADA]

541 ParseTo separate a sentence into grammatical parts, such as subject, verb, etc [TAJZIA KRNA, TARKEEB MALOOM KRNA]

542 Pass the buckTo blame someone or make them responsible for a problem that you should deal with [She's always trying to pass the buck & I'm sick of it!]

543 Pass No longer fashionable [UTRA HUA HUSN]

544 PaucityA lack of something [There is a paucity of information on the ingredients of many cosmetics.] [KAMEE, QILLAT]

545 PecuniaryRelating to money [MAALI]

546 PerpetuateTo cause something to continue [Increasing the supply of weapons will only perpetuate the violence & anarchy.] [JARI RAKHNA]

547 Persecution A

Prosecution BA) To treat someone unfairly or cruelly over a long period of time b/c of their race, religion, or political beliefs or to annoy someone by refusing to leave them alone [EZA DENA]

B) To officially accuse someone of committing a crime in a court of law or (of a lawyer) to try to prove that a person accused is guilty of that crime [MUQADMA]

548 Perturb1) Disturb mentally 2) Agitate [PARESHAN/TANG KRNA]

549 Pestilence1) Any very serious infectious disease that spreads quickly & kills large no. of ppl 2) A serious & growing problem [The report states that vandalism is a pestilence.] [WABAI MARZ]

550 PetrifyTo frighten someone greatly, especially so that they are unable to move or speak 2) If dead things petrify, they change to a substance like stone over a long period of time

551 Petticoat1) (attrib.) often derog. Feminine. 2) Woman's or girl's undergarment hanging from the waist or shoulders

552 Pin downTo stop someone from escaping by surrounding them & shooting at them if they try to escape

553 Piss somebody offTo annoy someone { Piss off (GO) to leave or go away, used especially as a rude way of telling someone to go away}

554 PlacateTo stop someone from feeling angry [outraged minority groups will not be placated by promises of future improvements] [MUTMAIN KRNA, TASSALI DENA]

555 Plausible1) Seeming likely to be true or believed [a plausible excuse] 2) 1 who appears to be honest & truthful, even if he isnt [a plausible salesman] [MAQOOL, KHUSHNUMA]

556 Plethora1) Over-abundance 2) A very large amount of something, especially a larger amount than you need, want or can deal with [IFRAAT E KHOON]

557 Plight1) An unpleasant condition, especially a serious, sad or difficult one 2) Pledge 3) Engage (oneself) in marriage. [plight one's troth] [ZAMANAT DENA, MANGNI KARNA]

558 PloddingTo work slowly & continuously, but without imagination, enthusiasm or interest

559 PluralisticIncluding or considering many different types of people, with different beliefs, opinions & needs [We need to take a pluralistic approach to education.]

560 PoiseCalm confidence in a person's way of behaving, or a quality of grace & balance in the way a person holds or moves their body [WAZAN KARNA]

561 PokeTo push a finger or other pointed object quickly into someone or something [CHABHONA]

562 PolaroidA camera that takes a picture & prints it after a few seconds, or a photograph taken with this type of camera

563 Polygraph(also Lie detector) A piece of equipment used to try to discover if someone is telling lies

564 PortendTo be a sign that something bad is likely to happen in the future [SHAGOON, NISHANI HONA]

565 PoundTo hit or beat repeatedly with a lot of force, or to crush something by hitting it repeatedly [MARNA, ZARB LAGANA]

566 PrankA trick that is intended to be amusing but not to cause harm or damage [SHARARAT, AMALI MAZAK]

567 Preamble1) Preliminary statement 2) An intro to a speech or piece of writing or statute/deed 3) Talk/activity not connected with most imp. matter [TAMHEED, DEEBAACHA, MUQADIMA]

568 Precarious1) Uncertain; dependent on chance 2) Perilous 3) In a dangerous state because not safe or firmly fixed 4) A precarious situation is likely to get worse [GAIR MUAYYAN]

569 PrecipitateTo make something happen suddenly or sooner than expected [An invasion would certainly precipitate a political crisis.] [JALD BAZI KRNA]

570 PredispositionThe state of being likely to behave in a particular way or to suffer from a particular disease [RAGBAT,MEELAAN, TAWAJJOH]

571 Premise

PrecedentAn idea or theory on which a statement or action is based [They had started with the premise that all men are created equal.] [MUQADMA K TOR PE PESH KRNA]Previous case etc. taken as a guide for subsequent cases or as a justification [Politicians fear that concession would set a dangerous precedent.] [MISAAL, NAMUNA]

572 PreoccupyTo be the main thought in someone's mind, causing other things to be forgotten [MAHVE KHAYAL HONA]

573 Preposterous1) Utterly absurd; outrageous 2) Contrary to nature, reason, or sense 3) Very foolish or ridiculous [ULTA, KHILAAF E FITRAT, BAY HOODA]

574 PrerogativeRight or privilege exclusive to an individual or class [Skiing used to be the prerogative of the rich, but now a far wider range of people do it.] [IKHTIAR, ISTEHQAQ]

575 PretentiousTrying to appear or sound more important or clever than you are, especially in matters of art & literature [a pretentious art critic] [RIAKARI, TASSANNO]

576 PretextA pretended reason for doing something that is used to hide the real reason [HULIA, BAHANA, UZAR]

577 Pro1) Supporting or approving of something [pro-American] 2) A person who plays sport as a job rather than as a hobby [a tennis pro] [LIAY, KHATIR]

578 Profane1) Showing a lack of respect for a god or a religion, often through language 2) Irreverent, blasphemous 3) (Of language) Obscene [BAYHURMATI]

579 ProfessTo claim something, sometimes in a way which is not sincere [AYLAAN, AYTARAAF, DAWA KRNA]

580 Professed1) Self-acknowledged (professed Christian) 2) Alleged, ostensible 3) Describes a belief which someone has made known

581 ProgenyThe young or offspring of a person, animal or plant [His numerous progeny are scattered all over the country] [OLAAD]

582 Prolific1) Producing a great no. or amount of s/t 2) Producing many offspring or much output [He was probably the most prolific songwriter of his generation] [ZARKHAIZ, SAMARDAR]

583 Prologue 1A part that comes at the beginning of a play, story or long poem, often giving information about events that have happened before the time when the play, story or poem begins

584 Prologue 2A series of events related to the main event & which happen before it [A series of internal struggles was the prologue to full-scale civil war] [TAAARUFI TAQREER]

585 Prone1) Tending to suffer from an illness or show a particular negative characteristic 2) Lying on the front with the face down [OONDHA]

586 ProprietyCorrect moral behaviour or actions [She was careful always to behave with propriety] [MUNASIBAT, MAAQOOLIAT]

587 ProselytizeTo try to persuade someone to change their religious or political beliefs or their way of living to your own [TABDEELI E MAZHAB KA AMAL]

588 ProtgA young person who is helped & taught by an older & usually famous person [ZER E TARBIAT SHAKS]

589 ProtocolThe system of rules & acceptable behaviour used at official ceremonies & occasions

590 ProtractedLasting for a long time or made to last longer [TAVEEL,/DAIR KRNA]

591 Providence1) Protective care of God or nature 2) (Providence) God in this aspect 3) Foresight; thrift [DUR ANDESHI, KIFAYAT SHIYARI]

592 ProximityThe state of being near in space or time [The best thing about the location of the house is its proximity to the town centre.] [NAZDEEKI, QURB]

593 Prudent1) Avoiding risks & uncertainties; careful 2) Cautious; politic [It's always prudent to read a contract properly before signing it.] [HOSHIYAR, MOHTAT, DANA]

594 PukeTo vomit [QAY KRNA]

595 Pull offTo succeed in doing something difficult or unexpected (The central bank has pulled off one of the biggest financial rescues of recent years)

596 Punch lineThe last part of a story or a joke which explains the meaning of what has happened previously or makes it amusing

597 Punk1) A young man who fights & is involved in criminal activities (SYN hooligan ruffian)

598 PursuitWhen you follow someone or something to try to catch them [The robbers fled the scene of the crime, with the police in pursuit.] [TAAQQUB, TALAASH]

599 QuantumThe smallest amount or unit of something, especially energy [MIQDAR, TAADAD, HUJM]

600 Quasi1) Seemingly, not really 2) Used to show that something is almost, but not completely, the thing described [The school uniform is quasi-military in style.] [ZAAHIRI TOR PER]

601 Quote unquoteSaid to show that U are repeating someone else's words, especially if U do not agree with them (She says they're, quote 'just good friends' unquote)

602 Radiance1) Emitting rays of light 2) (Of eyes or looks) beaming with joy, hope, or love 3) (of beauty) Splendid or dazzling [TAABINDA, NOOR AFSHAN]

603 Radical1) Belief that there should be great or extreme social or political change 2) Relating to the most imp. parts of something or some1; complete or extreme [BUNYAADI, ASLI]

604 Rampant(Of something bad) getting worse quickly & in an uncontrolled way [He said that he had encountered rampant prejudice in his attempts to get a job.] [SHIDDAT SE]

605 RancorA feeling of hate & continuing anger about something in the past [They cheated me, but I feel no rancour towards/against them.] [BUGZ, ADAWAT]

606 RansackTo search a place or container in a violent & careless way [CHAAN MARNA]

607 Rapacious1) Strong desire to take things for yourself, usually using unfair methods or force 2) Grasping, extortionate, predatory [ Her rapacious appetite for fame] [LUTERA]

608 Rattle1) To (cause to) make a noise like a series of knocks 2) To worry someone or make someone nervous [The creaking upstairs was starting to rattle me.] [KHAD KHADANA]

609 RavageTo cause great damage to something [The area has been ravaged by drought/floods/war.] [PAAMAAL KRNA, LOOTNA]

610 RebukeTo speak angrily to someone because you disapprove of what they have said or done [I was rebuked by my manager for being late] [SARZANISH, MULAMAT]

611 RecklessDoing something dangerous & not caring about the risks & the possible results [BAY PARWAH, BAY EHTIAT]

612 Reckon1) To think or believe 2) To calculate an amount [HISAAB LAGANA]

613 Reclamation1) To take back something that was yours [BAAZIABI] 2) To make land, such as desert or flooded areas, suitable for farming or building [ISLAAH]

614 Redeem1) To get something back 2) To fulfill a promise or pay back a debt [CHURANA, AZAD KRANA]

615 RedneckA poor white person without education, especially one living in the countryside in the southern US, who has prejudiced (= unfair & unreasonable) ideas & belief

616 Regress1) Move backwards; return to a former, esp. worse, state 2) Psychol. (cause to) return mentally to a former stage of life [WAAPSI, PALAT JANA]

617 RelentlessContinuing in a severe or extreme way [ BAY REHM, SANGDIL]

618 Relics1) Object that is interesting because of its age or association 2) Part of a dead holy person's body or belongings kept as an object of reverence 3) Surviving custom or belief etc. from a past age 4) Memento or souvenir 5) (in pl.) What has survived [NISHAAN, YAADGAR, KHANDARR]

619 Relinquish1) To give up s/t such as a responsibility or claim 2) To unwillingly stop holding or keeping s/t [She relinquished her hold/grip on the steering wheel.] [CHORNA, TARK KRNA]

620 RemandTo send someone accused of committing a crime away from court until their trial begins [He was remanded on theft charges.] [HAWALAAT MA RAKHNA]

621 ReminiscentMaking U remember a particular person, event or thing [ YAAD DILANE WALA]

622 RemissCareless & not doing a duty well enough [KAHIL, DHEELA]

623 RemorseA strong feeling of guilt & regret about something you have done [After the argument, she was filled with remorse.] [NIDAMAT]

624 RenegadeA person who has changed their feelings of support & duty from one political, religious, national, etc. group to a new one [ TARIK E DEEN, MUNKAR]

625 RepealIf a government repeals a law, it causes that law no longer to have any legal force [MANSOOKH KRNA]

626 Repress1) To not allow something, especially feelings, to be expressed 2) To control what people do, especially by using force [ROKNA, DABANA]

627 Reproach1) Express disapproval to (a person or oneself) for a fault 2) Rebuke or censure 3) (often foll. by to) Thing that brings disgrace or discredit [SARZANISH KRNA]

628 ReproveTo tell someone