Platitude

Meaning: بے لُطف کلام ۔ بے معنی بات ۔ ہلکا پَن – فرسودہ سچ ۔ فرسودہ صداقت

Explanation: (Noun)- A remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful.

Example: He masks his disdain for her with platitudes about how she should believe in herself more.

Synonyms: Banality, Bromide, Buzzword, Chestnut.

Antonyms: Coinage, Nuance.

[Dawn Vocabulary: 03-12-2021]

Browbeat

Meaning: جھڑکنا ۔ گھر کنا ۔ آنکھوں آنکھوں میں ڈانٹنا ۔ رعب ڈالنا ۔ ڈرانا ۔ دھمکانا

Explanation: (Verb)- Intimidate (someone), typically into doing something, with stern or abusive words.

Example: A witness is being browbeaten under cross-examination.

Synonyms: Badger, Bully, Coerce, Harass, Hector.

Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Help.

[Dawn Vocabulary: 02-12-2021]

Embezzlement

Meaning: دست برد ۔ خيانت ۔ غبن ۔ دھوکہ

Explanation: (Noun)- Theft or misappropriation of funds placed in one’s trust or belonging to one’s employer.

Example: Charges of fraud and embezzlement.

Synonyms: Fraud, Larceny, Misappropriation, Misuse, Theft.

Antonyms: Compensation, Pay, Reimbursement.

[Dawn Vocabulary: 01-12-2021]

Riddle

Meaning: مَعمَہ ۔ پَہيلی ۔ چيستان ۔ ايک پَريشان کُن سَوال

Explanation: (Noun)- A question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning.

Example: They started asking riddles and telling jokes.

Synonyms: Complexity, Conundrum, Dilemma, Enigma, Mystery.

Antonyms: Solution, Confidence, Good fortune.

[Dawn Vocabulary: 28-11-2021]

Disguise

Meaning: اپنی شخصیت چھپانا ، گروپ بدلنا ، بھیس بدلنا ، حقیقت چھپانا

Explanation: (Verb)- Make (something) unrecognizable by altering its appearance, sound, taste, or smell.

Example: Does holding a handkerchief over the mouthpiece really disguise your voice?

Synonyms: Camouflage, Cloak, Guise, Trickery.

Antonyms: Back, Character, Honesty, Personality.

[Dawn Vocabulary: 26-11-2021]