Silhouette
Option D
A silhouette (سایہ) is a 'dark outline picture' (تاریک خاکہ) of someone or something visible against a lighter background.
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A silhouette (سایہ) is a 'dark outline picture' (تاریک خاکہ) of someone or something visible against a lighter background.
To shunt (ایک طرف کرنا) means to push or pull something (like a train car) onto a different track, or more generally, 'to move out of the way' (راستے سے ہٹانا) or aside.
Shrapnel (چھرا) refers to fragments of an 'artillery shell' (توپ کا گولا), bomb, or mine that have exploded.
To shimmer (جھلملانا) means 'to shine with a soft, quivering light' (ہلکی کانپتی روشنی سے چمکنا). 'Tremble' (کانپنا) is to shake, but 'shimmer' is about light.
Shenanigans (شرارت) are secret or dishonest activities, or silly, 'mischievous nonsense' (شیطانی بکواس).
Sheepish (شرمندہ) means showing 'embarrassment' (شرمندگی) from shame or a lack of self-confidence.
A sheath (میان) is a close-fitting 'protective covering' (حفاظتی غلاف), typically for the 'blade' (دھار) of a knife or sword.
Severe (سخت) means very great, intense, or 'harsh' (شدید). A severe punishment is a harsh one. 'Vague' (مبہم) is an antonym.
To sever (کاٹنا) means to divide by cutting or slicing; to 'cut off' (الگ کرنا) a part from a whole. 'Severe' (سخت) is a different word meaning harsh.
Serene (پرسکون) means 'calm and peaceful' (پُرامن اور پرسکون), and untroubled. 'Happy' (خوش) is related but not as precise. 'Alluring' (دلکش) means attractive.