HEC (Higher Education Commission) · LAT
Vocabulary · English
To be flabbergasted (حیران رہ جانا) means to be greatly surprised or 'astonished' (ششدہ).
Flimsy (کمزور) means insubstantial and easily damaged. A flimsy excuse is weak and 'inadequate' (ناکافی). 'Sturdy' (مضبوط) is the antonym.
To flounder (لڑکھڑانا) means 'to struggle awkwardly' (بے ڈھنگے پن سے کوشش کرنا) as if in mud or water. It can also mean to be in serious difficulty.
A flurry (ہلچل) is a sudden spell of activity, excitement, or 'commotion' (افراتفری). It can also mean a light, swirling fall of snow.
Folklore (لوک کہانیاں) consists of the 'traditional beliefs' (روایتی عقائد), customs, and stories of a community, passed down through generations by word of mouth.
Foolhardy (بے وقوف) means recklessly bold or rash. It is a form of 'unwise' (غیر دانشمندانہ) bravery, taking needless risks.
A foretaste (پیشگی ذائقہ) is a small sample or experience of something in advance. It gives a feeling of 'anticipation' (پیشگی توقع) for what is to come.
To forfeit (ضائع کرنا) means to 'lose' (کھو دینا) or be deprived of property or a right as a penalty for wrongdoing.
Formidable (خوفناک) means inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, or intense. A formidable opponent is 'dangerous' (خطرناک).
Fortitude (ہمت) is courage or 'braveness' (بہادری) shown in the face of pain or adversity. 'Cowardice' (بزدلی) is the antonym.
Fortuitous (اتفاقی) means happening by 'accident' (حادثاتی) or chance rather than design. It is often confused with 'fortunate' or 'lucky' (خوش قسمت), but the core meaning is 'accidental'.
A fossil (رکاز) is the 'prehistoric remnant of an animal or plant' (جانور یا پودے کی قدیم باقیات) embedded in rock and preserved.
To foster (پرورش کرنا) means to 'raise' (پالنا) a child (not one's own) or to encourage the development of something.
As a verb, to founder (ڈوبنا) means (of a ship) to fill with water and 'sink' (غرق ہونا). It can also mean to fail or break down.
A franchise (حق رائے دہی) is an authorization or 'license' (اجازت نامہ) granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular area. It also means the right to vote.
Frivolous (غیر سنجیدہ) means not having any serious purpose or value; 'foolish' (احمقانہ) or lighthearted. 'Serious' (سنجیدہ) is the antonym.
Frugality (کفایت شعاری) is the quality of being economical with money or food. 'Thrift' (کفایت) is a direct synonym. 'Extravagance' (فضول خرچی) is the antonym.
Frustration (مایوسی) is the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something. It comes from 'thwarting' (روکنا), the act of preventing an action. 'Satiety' (سیر) is fullness.
A functionary (عہدیدار) is 'an official' (ایک سرکاری ملازم) who holds a position in an organization or government and performs specific (often minor) duties.
Futility (بے فاعدہ) is the quality of being pointless or useless. 'Uselessness' (بے کاری) is a direct synonym.
