Daily Dawn Vocabulary 20 December 2020 | The following words were taken from the Dawn newspaper on December 20, 2020:
Daily Dawn Vocabulary 20 December 2020 | Urdu Meaning & Sentence Examples
Bode (verb)
پیش گوئی کرنا، آئندہ کے حالات بتانا، نشان دہی کرنا، اشارہ کرنا
To indicate something such as future event by signs
Example: The lockdown due to COVID 19 does not bode well for dwindling economy of country.
Synonyms: predict, indicated, forecast
Antonyms: conceal, hide, deny, refuse
Brinkmanship (noun)
دہانہ گیری
The activity of trying to get what you want by pursuing a dangerous policy to the limits of safety
Example: The administration under Modi has engaged in brinkmanship.
Synonyms: brink of a war, border warfare
Antonyms: friendship
Insignia (noun)
تمغہ ، امتیازی نشان
A distinguishing mark Or a badge of authority
Example: Admiring the corporal’s insignia on his uniform, he was entitled to the performance award from additional IG.
Synonyms: badge, decoration
Antonyms: Anonymous
Charge d’Affaires (noun)
وہ شخص جو سفیر کی غیر موجودگی میں عارضی طور پر اپنی حکومت اور سفیر کا نمائندہ بنتا ہے یا مستقل طور پر جہاں سفیر نہ ہوں وہاں کام سر انجام دیتا ہے۔
Deputy Ambassador
Example: Due to consistent violations of UNO Resolution in Kashmir, Pakistan has summoned India’s charge d’affaires.
Synonyms: subordinate diplomat, diplomat, ambassador, deputy ambassador
Foolhardy (adjective)
احمقانہ بہادری دکھانے والا، جان پر کھیلنے والا، بے دھڑک اقدام کرنے والا، لاپرواہ، بے پرواہ
Brave in a silly way, taking unnecessary risks
Example: Principal punished the students due to their foolhardy and shabby acts.
Synonyms: irresponsible, daring, bold, impetuous, rash, audacious, daredevil, temerarious, madcap, reckless
Antonyms: careful, heedful, prudent, cautious
