Halo

Meaning: کسی سنت یا مقدس شخص کے سر کے چاروں طرف یا اس کے اوپر دکھائے جانے والے روشنی کا دائرہ جس میں ان کی پاکیزگی کی نمائندگی ہوتی ہے۔

Explanation: (Noun)- A circle of light shown around or above the head of a saint or holy person to represent their holiness.

Example: He has lost his halo for many ordinary Russians.

Synonyms: Aura, Aureole, Aurora.

[Dawn Vocabulary: 04-06-2021]

Draconian

Meaning: سخت ظالمانہ ۔ استبدادانہ ۔ سخت گیر ۔ سفاکانہ

Explanation: (Adjective)- (of laws or their application) excessively harsh and severe.

Example: The Nazis destroyed the independence of the press by a series of draconian laws.

Synonyms: Cruel, Drastic, Heavy handed, Oppressive.

Antonyms: Amenable, Calm.

[Dawn Vocabulary: 02-06-2021]

Appease

Meaning: رفع کرنا ۔ فرو کرنا ۔ کم کرنا ۔ ٹھنڈا کرنا ۔ اطمینان دلانا ۔ ڈھارس بندھانا

Explanation: (Verb)- Pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands.

Example: Amendments have been added to appease local pressure groups.

Synonyms: Allay, Alleviate, Assuage.

Antonyms: Aggravate, Agitate, Incite.

[Dawn Vocabulary: 31-05-2021]