Pair of Words
Pair of Words
Click A short, sharp sound | چٹخنے کی آواز The door closed with a soft click.
Clique A small, exclusive group | مخصوص گروپ The high school clique always sat together at lunch.
Distract To divert attention | توجہ ہٹانا The noise outside the window distracted him from his
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work.
Detract To take away from | کم کرنا Her persistent complaints detract from her overall
performance.
Liable Legally responsible | ذمہ دار He is liable for any damage caused by his actions.
Libel A false statement that harms someone's The newspaper was sued for libel.
reputation | ہتک عزت
Plaintiff A person who brings a case against another in a The plaintiff presented strong evidence in the court.
court | مدعی
Plaintive Sounding sad and mournful | افسردہ The plaintive cry of the kitten moved everyone.
Valet A personal servant | ذاتی نوکر The valet parked the car carefully.
Varlet A dishonest or unprincipled man | بدکار The varlet was caught stealing from the kitchen.
Monitor To observe and check the progress | نگرانی کرنا He was hired to monitor the company's security systems.
Mentor An experienced advisor | رہنما She considered her professor a mentor in her academic
career.
Complacent Self-satisfied | خود مطمئن His complacent attitude towards his grades worried his
parents.
Complaisant Willing to please others | خوشامدی She was complaisant, always eager to help others.
Penitence Feeling of regret for wrongdoing | ندامت He showed penitence for his past mistakes.
Penance Voluntary self-punishment for wrongdoing | He performed acts of penance for his sins.
کفارہ
Crevice A narrow opening | دراڑ A small plant grew from the crevice in the rock.
Crevasse A deep open crack | گہرا شگاف The climbers carefully crossed the icy crevasse.
Beneficial Producing good results | فائدہ مند Regular exercise is beneficial for health.
Beneficent Generous or doing good | مہربان Her beneficent actions helped many people in need.
Adverse Harmful or unfavorable | مضر/ نقصان دہ The adverse weather conditions caused the event to be
canceled.
Averse Strong dislike or opposition | مخالفت/ ناپسندیدہ She is averse to eating spicy food.
Altogether Completely | مکمل طور پر He was altogether satisfied with the results.
All together All in one place | سب اکٹھے The family was all together for the holidays.
Allude To refer indirectly | اشارہ کرنا He alluded to his favorite book during the conversation.
Elude To escape from | بچنا The suspect managed to elude the police.
Braise To cook slowly in fat and a small amount of She decided to braise the beef for dinner.
liquid | دم کرنا
Braze To solder with an alloy | جوڑنا The mechanic needed to braze the metal pieces together.
Curb To restrain or keep in check | روکنا The government is trying to curb inflation.
Kerb The edge of a sidewalk | فٹ پاتھ کا کنارہ She tripped over the kerb and fell.
Faze To disturb or disconcert | پریشان کرنا The loud noise did not faze him at all.
Phase A stage in a process | مرحلہ The project is now in its final phase.
Maybe Perhaps | شاید Maybe we can go to the park tomorrow.
May be Might be | ہو سکتا ہے It may be a good idea to call her first.
Moat A deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle | خندق The castle was protected by a deep moat.
Mote A tiny piece of a substance | ذرہ A mote of dust floated in the sunlight.
Wrath Extreme anger | غصہ He feared the wrath of his boss.
Wroth Angry | ناراض The king was wroth at the betrayal.
Veracity Truthfulness | سچائی Her veracity was never questioned.
Voracity Great eagerness or hunger | اللچ/ بے انتہا بھوک His voracity for knowledge was impressive.
Subtler More delicate or precise | زیادہ باریک The artist's subtler techniques were evident in her later
work.
Sutler A merchant who sells provisions to an army | فوجThe sutler sold goods to the soldiers.
کا دکاندار
Retenue A group of retainers | خدام The nobleman traveled with a large retenue.
Retinue A group of advisers or assistants | حاشیہ بردار The queen's retinue followed her everywhere.
Minute Very small | چھوٹا She examined the minute details of the painting.
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Minuet A slow, stately ballroom dance | مینویٹ The couple danced a graceful minuet.
Furor An outbreak of public anger | اشتعال The new law caused a furor among the citizens.
Furore A wave of enthusiastic admiration | جوش The actor's new movie created a furore.
Dinghy A small boat | چھوٹی کشتی They rowed the dinghy across the lake.
Dingy Gloomy and drab | اندھیرا The room was small and dingy, with very little light.
Bony Very thin | ہڈی دار The stray dog looked bony and weak.
Bonny Attractive or beautiful | خوبصورت She has a bonny smile that lights up her face.
Callous Emotionally insensitive | سنگدل His callous remarks hurt her feelings.
Callus A thickened area of skin | گھٹی He developed a callus on his hand from the hard work.
Born Brought into life | پیدا ہوا He was born in a small village.
Borne Carried or transported by | منتقل کیا گیا The disease is water-borne.
Faint Weak and dizzy | بے ہوش She felt faint from standing too long.
Feint A deceptive movement | چال The boxer made a quick feint to the left.
Lose To misplace or fail to win | کھونا Don't lose your keys again.
Loose Not tight | ڈھیال The rope was loose and needed tightening.
Waiver A document that relinquishes a right | دستبرداری He signed a waiver before the surgery.
Waver To hesitate | ہچکچانا She didn't waver in her decision to help.
Shear To cut the wool off a sheep | اون کاٹنا They need to shear the sheep before summer.
Sheer Complete and utter | مکمل It was a sheer drop from the cliff.
Resister A person who resists | مزاحمت کرنے واال The resister stood firm against the changes.
Resistor کرنے
A device that limits electric current | مزاحمت The circuit needs a resistor to function properly.
والا آلہ
Gibe An insulting remark | طعنہ His gibe about her appearance was uncalled for.
Jibe To be in agreement | متفق ہونا His story doesn't jibe with the facts.
Epigram A witty remark | پرمذاق بیان She often uses an epigram to make a point.
Epigraph An inscription on a building or statue | کتبہ The epigraph on the monument was inspiring.
Brawl A noisy fight | جھگڑا A brawl broke out at the bar last night.
Bawl To cry loudly | زور سے رونا The baby began to bawl when she was hungry.
Crib A baby's bed | بچوں کا پلنگ The baby slept peacefully in her crib.
Crypt An underground burial chamber | زیر زمین مقبرہ They discovered an ancient crypt beneath the church.
Barmy Crazy or foolish | پاگل His barmy idea was dismissed immediately.
Balmy Mild and pleasant | خوشگوار They enjoyed the balmy weather on the beach.
Peat Decayed plant material used as fuel | پیٹ The farmer used peat to improve the soil quality.
Petite Small and delicate | چھوٹا اور نازک She has a petite frame that makes her look younger.
Monogamous Having one mate at a time | یک زوجی Most birds are monogamous and mate for life.
Monogenous Derived from a single source | یک نسلی The species is monogenous, with very little genetic
variation.
Postilion A person who rides the lead horse of a carriage | The postilion guided the carriage through the town.
کوچوان
Posterior The back part of something | پیچھے کا حصہ The posterior side of the building needs repair.
Antic A playful or silly act | شرارت The children's antics kept everyone entertained.
Antique An old and valuable object | قدیم The shop sells beautiful antique furniture.
Draught A current of air | ہوا کا جھونکا There was a cold draught coming from the window.
Drought A prolonged period of dry weather | خشک The region is suffering from a severe drought.
سالی
Quaint Attractively unusual or old-fashioned | عجیب The village has a quaint charm.
Queer Strange or odd | عجیب She had a queer feeling that something was wrong.
Momentary Lasting for a very short time | عارضی There was a momentary pause before the answer came.
Momentous Very important | بہت اہم It was a momentous occasion for the entire family.
Compliment An expression of praise | تعریف She received a compliment on her dress.
Complement Something that completes or enhances | تکمیل The wine was a perfect complement to the meal.
Eminent Famous and respected | ممتاز He is an eminent scholar in his field.
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Imminent About to happen | قریب The storm's arrival is imminent.
Immigrant A person who comes to live in a foreign She is an immigrant from Italy.
country | تارکین وطن
Emigrant A person who leaves their own country to settle The emigrant family moved to Canada for a better life.
permanently in another | مہاجر
Creak A high-pitched sound when something moves | The old door creaked open.
چرچر کی آواز
Creek A small stream | ندی They followed the creek into the forest.
Palate The roof of the mouth | تالو The chef created a dish to please every palate.
Palette A board for mixing paints | رنگوں کی تختی The artist mixed colors on her palette.
Elicit To draw out a response | ظاہر کرنا The teacher's question elicited a thoughtful response.
Illicit Forbidden by law | غیر قانونی He was involved in illicit activities.
Peal A loud ringing of bells | گھنٹی کی آواز The peal of church bells filled the air.
Peel To remove the outer layer | چھیلنا She began to peel the apples for the pie.
Taut Stretched tightly | تنی ہوئی The rope was pulled taut.
Taught Past tense of teach | سکھایا She taught the children how to read.
Rheum A watery discharge from the eyes or nose | رطوبت He wiped the rheum from his eyes.
Room A space that can be occupied | کمرہ The room was filled with sunlight.
Wreak To cause damage or harm | تباہی کرنا The storm will wreak havoc on the coastal areas.
Reek A strong, unpleasant smell | بدبو The garbage bin began to reek.
Persecute To subject someone to hostility, especially They were persecuted for their religious beliefs.
because of their race, religion, or beliefs | ظلم
و ستم کرنا
Prosecute To officially charge someone with a crime and The state decided to prosecute the company for
try to show that they are guilty | قانونی environmental violations.
کارروائی کرنا
Luxuriant Rich and profuse in growth | گھنا اور بھرپور The luxuriant vegetation of the rainforest is home to many
species.
Luxurious Extremely comfortable or elegant | پرتعیش They stayed in a luxurious hotel during their vacation.
Mean Unkind or malicious | ظالم He made a mean comment that hurt her feelings.
Mien A person's look or manner | چال چلن His confident mien made him stand out in the crowd.
Observation The action of watching or noticing something | Careful observation of the patient's symptoms is necessary.
مشاہدہ
Observance The practice of following a custom or rule | پابندی The observance of national holidays is a common practice.
Naughty Behaving badly or mischievously | شرارتی The naughty child played pranks on his classmates.
Knotty Full of knots; complicated | پیچیدہ The problem was so knotty that it took hours to solve.
Ghostly Relating to ghosts; eerie | بھوت جیسا The ghostly figure vanished into thin air.
Ghastly Causing great horror or fear | خوفناک The accident was a ghastly sight.
Hew To chop or cut | کاٹنا The workers hewed logs for the fire.
Hue A color or shade | رنگ The painting's vibrant hue caught everyone's attention.
Hoard To accumulate and store away | ذخیرہ کرنا He likes to hoard old magazines in his attic.
Horde A large group of people | بھیڑ A horde of fans gathered outside the concert venue.
Mitigate To make less severe or painful | کم کرنا The medication helped to mitigate her symptoms.
Alleviate To ease or reduce pain or suffering | کم کرنا The nurse's soothing words alleviated his anxiety.
Persecute To subject someone to hostility or ill-treatment, The minority group was persecuted for their beliefs.
often for beliefs | ظلم و ستم کرنا
Prosecute To pursue legal action against someone | قانونی The attorney decided to prosecute the case in court.
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Popular Liked or admired by many people | مقبول The singer is extremely popular among teenagers.
Populace The general public | عوام The populace was eager to hear the president's speech.
Compliment A polite expression of praise | تعریف She gave him a compliment on his new haircut.
Complement Something that completes or enhances | تکمیل The red scarf was a perfect complement to her dress.
Excite To stir up strong feelings or enthusiasm | The news of the concert excited the fans.
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پرجوش کرنا
Incite To provoke or stir up | اکسانا His speech was intended to incite the crowd.
Voracity Extreme eagerness or hunger | بے انتہا بھوک His voracity for knowledge was evident in his extensive
reading.
Veracity Truthfulness | سچائی The reporter's veracity was crucial to the investigation.
Virtual Existing only in the computer | ورچوئل She attended the meeting through a virtual conference.
Virtuous Having high moral standards | نیک He is known for his virtuous behavior and honesty.
Exceptional Unusually good | غیر معمولی Her performance was exceptional and received high praise.
Exceptionabl Open to objection or criticism | اعتراض کا قابل The proposal had some exceptionable elements that
e needed review.
Veracity Truthfulness | سچائی The detective’s commitment to veracity was evident in his
reports.
Voracity Extreme eagerness or hunger | بے انتہا بھوک His voracity for knowledge led him to read every book in
the library.
Persecute To subject someone to hostility or ill-treatment | The regime persecuted those who opposed its policies.
ظلم و ستم کرنا
Prosecute To pursue legal action against someone | قانونی The state decided to prosecute the company for fraud.
کارروائی کرنا
Moat A deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle | خندق The castle was surrounded by a wide moat to protect it
from invaders.
Mote A tiny piece of a substance | ذرہ A mote of dust settled on the old manuscript.
Loath Reluctant or unwilling | ناگوار She was loath to leave her hometown for a new job.
Loathe To feel intense dislike or disgust | نفرت کرنا He loathes the idea of working on weekends.
Ingenious Clever and inventive | ذہین Her ingenious solution to the problem impressed everyone.
Ingenuous Innocent and unsuspecting | معصوم His ingenuous smile made it hard to believe he could
deceive anyone.
Fair Just or reasonable | منصفانہ The judge made a fair decision in the case.
Feign To pretend | جعل کرنا She feigned interest in the meeting to avoid offending her
boss.
Emigrant A person who leaves their own country to live The emigrant family moved to Australia for better
in another | مہاجر opportunities.
Immigrant A person who comes to live in a foreign The immigrant community has significantly contributed to
country | تارکین وطن the city's diversity.
Wreak To cause damage or harm | تباہی کرنا The storm will wreak havoc on the coastal towns.
Wreck To destroy or damage something severely | بربادThe car was completely wrecked in the accident.
کرنا
Council A group of people convened for advice or The city council met to discuss the new policy.
decision-making | کونسل
Counsel Advice or guidance, especially given formally | He sought the counsel of his mentor before making a
مشورہ decision.
Distinct Clearly different or separate | واضح The two species are distinct in their physical
characteristics.
Distinctive Characteristic of one person or thing | منفرد The artist's distinctive style set her work apart from others.
Apposite Appropriate or fitting | مناسب Her remarks were apposite to the topic of the discussion.
Opposite Completely different or contrary | مخالف The two ideas are opposite in nature.
Deprecate To express disapproval of | ناپسند کرنا He deprecated the use of outdated methods in the new
project.
Depreciate To decrease in value | قیمت کم ہونا The car depreciated quickly after purchase.
Punctual On time | وقت پر She is always punctual for her meetings.
Punctilious Showing great attention to detail or correct His punctilious nature ensures that every detail is perfect.
behavior | متعین
Judicial Relating to judges or courts of law | عدالتی The judicial system is crucial for upholding the law.
Judicious Showing good judgment | بصیرت Her judicious decision saved the company from financial
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trouble.
Salutary Producing good effects or benefits | فائدے مند The new policies had a salutary effect on employee
morale.
Salubrious Health-giving | صحت مند The climate in the mountains is salubrious.
Canvas A strong cloth used for painting or as a base for The artist worked on a large canvas for her new painting.
painting | کینوس
Canvass To seek opinions or votes | رائے مانگنا The campaign team went door-to-door to canvass support.
Discreet Careful in speech or action to avoid causing She made a discreet inquiry about the confidential
offense | محتاط matter.
Discrete Individually separate and distinct | الگ The data was divided into discrete categories for analysis.
Censure To express severe disapproval | تنقید کرنا The committee censured the report for its inaccuracies.
Censor To suppress or remove objectionable material The government decided to censor certain content in the
| سنسر کرنا film.
Imminent About to happen | قریب The storm's arrival was imminent.
Eminent Famous and respected | ممتاز The eminent scientist received a prestigious award.
Perpetuate To make something continue indefinitely | The tradition was perpetuated through annual
جاری رکھنا ceremonies.
Propagate To spread or promote | پھیالنا The organization worked to propagate its new initiative.
Altruistic Showing a selfless concern for others | بے لوث Her altruistic actions earned her widespread admiration.
Egoistic Excessively concerned with oneself | خود پسند His egoistic behavior alienated him from his colleagues.
Expound To explain in detail | تفصیل سے بیان کرنا The professor expounded on the theory during the
lecture.
Impound To seize and hold | ضبط کرنا The authorities decided to impound the illegally parked
vehicles.
Obsequious Excessively eager to please | چاپلوس The assistant's obsequious behavior was noticeable to
everyone.
Obsolete Outdated or no longer in use | باسی The technology has become obsolete in modern industry.
Rebut To refute or disprove | رد کرنا She presented evidence to rebut the allegations.
Refute To prove something to be wrong | جھٹال دینا The scientist's findings refuted the previous theories.
Supercilious Arrogantly superior | تکبر آمیز His supercilious attitude made him unpopular among his
peers.
Suspicious Showing mistrust or doubt | مشکوک Her sudden change in behavior was seen as suspicious.
Flagrant Conspicuously and outrageously bad | بدنام The flagrant violation of the rules led to immediate
consequences.
Flimsy Weak and insubstantial | کمزور The flimsy evidence was insufficient to prove the case.
Ambiguous Open to more than one interpretation | مبہم The instructions were too ambiguous to follow accurately.
Ambivalent Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas | She felt ambivalent about the job offer
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