HEC (Higher Education Commission) · LAT
Vocabulary · English
Gloomy (اداس) means 'dark' (تاریک) or 'dim' (دھندلا), but it also means feeling distressed, dejected, or 'sad' (غمگین).
Glutinous (چپچپا) means like glue in texture; 'sticky' (لیس دار). It is related to 'gluten'.
Goodwill (خیر سگالی) is a friendly, helpful, or cooperative feeling. 'Benevolence' (نیک نیتی) or kindness is a strong synonym. 'Ill-will' (بد نیتی) is the antonym.
Gorgeous (شان دار) means beautiful or very attractive. 'Magnificent' (عالی شان) and 'lovely' (پیارا) are both synonyms, but 'magnificent' captures the grand scale of 'gorgeous' better.
A gradient (ڈھلوان) is an inclined part of a road or railway; a 'slope' (چڑھائی).
Grandeur (شان و شوکت) is 'splendor' (عظمت) and impressiveness, especially of appearance or style.
Graphics (نقش و نگار) are visual images or 'diagrams' (خاکے) produced by computer processing or used in books and magazines.
To grapple (پکڑنا) means to 'grasp' (مضبوطی سے پکڑنا) or seize in a firm grip, or to struggle to deal with a problem.
To grasp (سمجھنا) can mean to 'grip' (پکڑنا) physically, but it also means to comprehend or 'understand' (سمجھنا) something fully.
Gratitude (شکر گزاری) is the quality of being thankful. 'Gratefulness' (احسان مندی) is a direct synonym.
Gregarious (ملنسار) describes a person who is fond of company. 'Sociable' (سماجی) is a direct synonym. 'Unsociable' (غیر ملنسار) is the antonym.
Grit (ہمت) means courage, 'pluck' (جرات), and resolve. It can also mean small particles of stone or sand.
Grouchy (چڑچڑا) means irritable and 'bad-tempered' (بدمزاج); complaining.
Gruesome (خوفناک) means causing repulsion or horror; grisly. 'Horrible' (ہولناک) is the best synonym. 'Repulsive' (ناگوار) is also very close.
Guile (دھوکہ) is sly or cunning intelligence used 'to deceive' (فریب دینا). 'Deceit' (فریب) is a direct synonym.
Guilty (مجرم) means responsible for a specified wrongdoing. 'Culpable' (قابل مذمت) means deserving blame, which is a direct synonym.
Gutsy (ہمت والا) is an informal term meaning having or showing courage. 'Courageous' (بہادر) is a direct synonym. 'Timid' (بزدل) is the antonym.
To gyrate (گھومنا) means 'to move in circles' (چکر لگانا) or spiral around a fixed point.
Haggard (دبلا پتلا) means looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering. 'Gaunt' (لاغر) means lean and haggard, making it a strong synonym.
Halcyon (پرسکون) describes a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful. 'Calm' (پُرامن) is the core meaning. 'Noisy' (شور) is an antonym.
