Tag: Dawn News Vocabulary

Meaning: ٹکٹکی لگا کر دیکھنا

Explanation: (Verb)- Look steadily and intently, especially in admiration, surprise, or thought.

Example: He could only gaze at her in astonishment.

Synonyms: Admire, Beam, Bore, Contemplate.

Antonyms: Abhor, Despise, Disbelieve.

[Dawn Vocabulary: 09-05-2021]

Meaning: بھگویا

Explanation: (Verb)- Soak (food or tea) in water or other liquid so as to extract its flavour or to soften it.

Example: The chillies are steeped in olive oil.

Synonyms: Bathe, Drench, Imbue, Immerse.

Antonyms: Dehydrate, Dry

[Dawn Vocabulary: 09-05-2021]

Meaning: سیر کرنا ۔ چہل قدمی کرنا ۔ گشت لگانا

Explanation: (Verb)- walk in a leisurely way.

Example: I strolled around the city.

Synonyms: Excursion, Ramble, Airing, Constitutional.

Antonyms: Run

[Dawn Vocabulary: 08-05-2021]

Meaning: بُت روگ ۔ کنجوا۔ آشوب۔بھُونی۔ پھپھُوندی یا کوئی اور پودوں کی بیماری

Explanation: (Noun)- A plant disease, typically one caused by fungi such as mildews, rusts, and smuts.

Example: The vines suffered blight and disease.

Synonyms: Affliction, Canker, Decay, Eyesore.

Antonyms: Cleanliness, Googness.

[Dawn Vocabulary: 08-05-2021]

Meaning: سرزنش ۔ سخت ڈانٹ ڈپٹ ۔ تیز یا رسمی پھٹکار ۔ الزام دہی

Explanation: (Noun)- A formal expression of disapproval.

Example: The golfer received a reprimand for a breach of rules.

Synonyms: Admonition, Censure, Rebuke.

Antonyms: Compliment, Praise.

[Dawn Vocabulary: 07-05-2021]

Meaning: دریائی مٹی کے میدانوں کی تہ میں واقع چِٹانیں

Explanation: (Noun)- Solid rock underlying loose deposits such as soil or alluvium.

[Dawn Vocabulary: 06-05-2021]

Meaning: غارت کرنا ۔ لُوٹنا ۔ اُجاڑنا ۔ تباہی ۔ پامالی (جمع) تباہی یا خرابی کے آثار

Explanation: (Noun)- Cause severe and extensive damage to.

Example: The hurricane ravaged southern Florida.

Synonyms: Consume, Damage, Demolish, Devastate.

Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Build.

[Dawn Vocabulary: 06-05-2021]

Meaning: مُحاصِرہ ۔ کِسی قلعے کا ۔ اِسے فتح کرنے کے لیے کیا گیا فوجی مُحاصِرہ ۔ مُحاصِرہ کرنا ۔ گھیرا ڈالنا

Explanation: (Noun)- A military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling those inside to surrender.

Example: Verdun had withstood a siege of ten weeks.

Synonyms: Barricade, Closure, Encirclement.

Antonyms: Beginning, Opening, Start.

[Dawn Vocabulary: 05-05-2021]