Subtle

Meaning: چالاک ۔ عیار ۔ مکار ۔ ساخت میں نازُک۔ پُر اسرار

Explanation: (Adjective) – So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyse or describe.

Example: His language expresses rich and subtle meanings.

Synonyms: Exquisite, Faint, Indirect, Ingenious, Profound.

Antonyms: Ignorant, Stupid, Forthright, Hard, Harsh.

[Dawn Vocabulary: 26-07-2022]

Sordid

Meaning: کمینہ ۔ پاجی ۔ تنگ دل ۔ گندہ ۔ فرومایہ

Explanation: (Adjective) – Involving immoral or dishonourable actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt.

Example: The story paints a sordid picture of bribes and scams.

Synonyms: Disreputable, Nasty, Shameful, Sleazy, Squalid.

Antonyms: Clean, Decent, Good, Kind, Nice.

[Dawn Vocabulary: 24-07-2022]

Sigh

Meaning: آہ بھرنا ۔ آرزُو مند ہونا ۔ رنج ۔ تھکاوٹ ۔ آہ بھر کر کہنا

Explanation: (Verb) – Emit a long, deep audible breath expressing sadness, relief, tiredness, or similar.

Example: Harry sank into a chair and sighed with relief.

Synonyms: Cry, Exhale, Gasp, Groan, Howl.

Antonyms: Be happy, Delight, Praise.

[Dawn Vocabulary: 22-07-2022]

Deride

Meaning: تمسخُر اُڑانا۔ مضحکہ کرنا۔ مذاق کرنا۔ تضیحک کرنا۔ حقارت سے ہنسی اڑانا

Explanation: (Verb) – Express contempt for; ridicule.

Example: The decision was derided by environmentalists.

Synonyms: Disdain, Disparage, Mock, Ridicule, Scoff.

Antonyms: Admire, Approve, Compliment, Flatter.

[Dawn Vocabulary: 17-07-2022]