Abeyance

Meaning: تَعطُل ۔ عارضی موقوفی ۔ اِلتَوا ۔ مُعطَّل ۔ غَیر موٴثر یا غَیر مُستَعمِل ہونے کی کیفیت ۔ عدَم نِفاذ

Explanation: (Noun) – A state of temporary disuse or suspension.

Example: Matters were held in abeyance pending further enquiries.

Synonyms: Discontinuation, Dormancy, Inactivity,
Intermission, Latency.

Antonyms: Continuation, Action, Activity.

[Dawn Vocabulary: 16-12-2023]

Caricature

Meaning: مُضَحکَہ تَصوير ۔ کِسی چيز يا شَخَص کی بے تُکی نَقَل

Explanation: (Noun) – A picture, description, or imitation of a person in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect.

Example: A crude caricature of the Prime Minister.

Synonyms: Cartoon, Farce, Parody, Satire.

Antonyms: Flattery, Praise, Seriousness, Solemnity.

[Dawn Vocabulary: 30-01-2023]

Impediment

Meaning: لُکنت ۔ رُکاوٹ ۔ مزاحمت ، روک بالخصوص کوئی جِسمانی نقص جو واضع گُفتَگو میں مانع ہو

Explanation: (Noun) – A hindrance or obstruction in doing something.

Example: A serious impediment to scientific progress.

Synonyms: Barrier, Bottleneck, Burden, Defect, Deterrent.

Antonyms: Advantage, Aid, Assistance, Benefit.

[Dawn Vocabulary: 02-01-2023]

Dichotomy

Meaning: دو اجزا میں تقسیم ۔ دو فرعی تقسیم ۔ دو فرعیت ۔ دو نوعیتی ۔ جُفت شاخیت

Explanation: (Noun) – A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.

Example: A rigid dichotomy between science and mysticism.

Synonyms: Difference of opinion, Difference, Disagreement, Disunion.

Antonyms: Agreement, Likeness, Sameness.

[Dawn Vocabulary: 30-12-2022]