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Vocabulary · English
As a verb, to counter (مخالفت کرنا) means to 'oppose' (روکنا) or speak out against something; to act in response.
A counterpart (ہم منصب) is a person or thing holding a position or function that corresponds to another. It is a 'duplicate' (نقل) or equivalent in another system.
As a verb, 'to course' (بہنا) means to 'flow' (رواں ہونا) or run, especially of a liquid (e.g., tears coursing down cheeks).
A court-martial (فوجی عدالت) is a judicial court for trying members of the armed services for offenses against military law. It is a 'military trial' (فوجی مقدمہ).
Courtly (مہذب) means polished, refined, and 'dignified' (باوقار) in manner, as befitting a royal court.
A covenant (عہد نامہ) is a formal 'agreement' (معاہدہ), contract, or binding promise, especially one in a legal or religious context.
To cower (دبکنا) means to crouch down or 'cringe' (جھکنا) in fear. 'To flaunt' (نمائش کرنا) is the opposite.
Coy (شرمیلا) means making a pretense of shyness or modesty, especially in a playful or alluring way. 'Shy' (حیا دار) is the root meaning.
A craving (شدید خواہش) is a powerful 'desire' (آرزو) for something, such as food or a drug.
A crick (پٹھوں کا کھچاؤ) is a painful, sudden stiffness in the muscles, especially of the neck or back. It is a type of 'muscle cramp' (پٹھوں کا مروڑ).
A critique (تنقیدی جائزہ) is a detailed 'critical analysis' (تنقیدی تجزیہ) or assessment of something, especially a literary or artistic work.
A crucible (آزمائش) is a container for melting metals at high temperatures, or metaphorically, a 'severe test' (سخت امتحان) or trial where different elements interact.
The crux (اصل نکتہ) of a matter is the most important, difficult, or 'crucial point' (اہم ترین نکتہ) that decides or resolves the issue.
Cryptic (پوشیدہ) means having a meaning that is mysterious, hidden, or 'obscure' (غیر واضح).
A cue (اشارہ) is a signal or 'hint' (سراغ) for an actor to enter or speak, or more generally, a signal to prompt an action.
Culinary (کھانا پکانے سے متعلق) is an adjective that means related to 'cooking' (باورچی خانہ) or the kitchen.
To culminate (عروج پر پہنچنا) means 'to reach the highest point' (بلند ترین مقام پر پہنچنا) or final stage of development. 'To reach the lowest point' is the nadir.
Culpable (قابل مذمت) means deserving blame for a fault or wrongdoing. It is synonymous with 'guilty' (مجرم). 'Free' (آزاد) is an antonym.
A culprit (مجرم) is the person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed. 'Offender' (قصوروار) is a direct synonym. 'Victim' (متاثرہ) is the antonym.
Cumulus (کپاسی بادل) is a specific 'cloud form' (بادل کی شکل) characterized by dense, detached, puffy white shapes with flat bases.
