04/01/2026
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* # TODAY DAWN CSS VOCABULARY*
_PUBLISHED ON Sunday, January 04, 2026_
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1. *Abeyance (معطلی)* 【N】
State of temporary suspension or inactivity
> The peace talks were held in *abeyance* until both parties agreed to new terms.
**SYN:** Suspension, Postponement, Dormancy
**ANT:** Activity, Operation, Continuation, Progress
2. *Abject (انتہائی)* 【ADJ】
Extremely bad, severe, or degrading
> The region continues to suffer from *abject* poverty despite international aid.
**SYN:** Extreme, Utter, Complete, Absolute
**ANT:** Mild, Moderate, Partial, Limited
3. *Abysmal (انتہائی خراب)* 【ADJ】
Extremely bad or appalling in quality
> The *abysmal* performance of the administration led to public outcry.
**SYN:** Terrible, Dreadful, Appalling, Atrocious
**ANT:** Excellent, Outstanding, Superb, Brilliant
4. *Accommodation (رواداری/مفاہمت)* 【N】
Willingness to adjust, compromise, or adapt
> Political *accommodation* between rival factions is essential for stability.
**SYN:** Compromise, Adjustment, Concession
**ANT:** Rigidity, Stubbornness, Inflexibility, Obstinacy
5. *Alarming (خطرناک)* 【ADJ】
Causing worry or concern; disturbing
> The *alarming* rise in violence prompted immediate government action.
**SYN:** Worrying, Disturbing, Frightening
**ANT:** Reassuring, Comforting, Encouraging, Calming
6. *Abandonment (ترک)* 【N】
The act of giving up completely or deserting
> The *abandonment* of democratic principles threatens national unity.
**SYN:** Desertion, Forsaking, Relinquishment
**ANT:** Adoption, Retention, Maintenance, Preservation
7. *Apprehension (خدشہ)* 【N】
Fear or anxiety about future events
> There is growing *apprehension* about economic stability in the region.
**SYN:** Fear, Anxiety, Worry, Concern
**ANT:** Confidence, Assurance, Certainty, Calm
8. *Arenas (میدان)* 【N】
Areas or spheres of activity or interest
> Political *arenas* require strategic thinking and careful maneuvering.
**SYN:** Spheres, Fields, Domains
**ANT:** Exclusion, Withdrawal, Isolation, Removal
9. *Ascertain (معلوم کرنا)* 【V】
To find out for certain; determine accurately
> Officials struggled to *ascertain* the true cause of the crisis.
**SYN:** Determine, Establish, Verify, Confirm
**ANT:** Guess, Assume, Speculate, Doubt
10. *Aspiration (آرزو)* 【N】
A hope, ambition, or desire for achievement
> National *aspirations* for peace must be backed by concrete actions.
**SYN:** Ambition, Hope, Goal
**ANT:** Apathy, Indifference, Resignation, Disinterest
11. *Aspirations (عزائم)* 【N】
Hopes, ambitions, or desires (plural form)
> Regional *aspirations* often conflict with national interests.
**SYN:** Ambitions, Dreams, Goals, Objectives
**ANT:** Despair, Hopelessness, Resignation, Defeat
12. *Asset (اثاثہ)* 【N】
A valuable resource, quality, or possession
> A young population can be a strategic *asset* if properly educated.
**SYN:** Resource, Advantage, Benefit
**ANT:** Liability, Burden, Handicap, Disadvantage
13. *Backdrop (پس منظر)* 【N】
The background or context for events
> Against the *backdrop* of rising tensions, negotiations continued.
**SYN:** Background, Context, Setting
**ANT:** Foreground, Focus, Center, Highlight
14. *Bilaterally (دو طرفہ)* 【ADV】
Between two parties or nations
> The dispute should be resolved *bilaterally* without external interference.
**SYN:** Mutually, Reciprocally, Two-way
**ANT:** Unilaterally, Multilaterally, One-sided, Independently
15. *Blasphemy (توہین مذہب)* 【N】
Irreverence toward religious beliefs or sacred things
> False accusations of *blasphemy* have led to tragic consequences.
**SYN:** Sacrilege, Profanity, Irreverence
**ANT:** Reverence, Piety, Resp
16. *Unexpected (غیر متوقع)* 【ADJ】
Not anticipated or predicted to happen
> The *unexpected* announcement caught political observers by surprise.
**SYN:** Unforeseen, Surprising, Unanticipated
**ANT:** Expected, Anticipated, Predicted, Foreseen
17. *Unequivocally (واضح طور پر)* 【ADV】
In a clear, unambiguous, and definite manner
> The government must *unequivocally* condemn all forms of extremism.
**SYN:** Clearly, Definitely, Absolutely, Categorically
**ANT:** Ambiguously, Vaguely, Uncertainly, Equivocally
18. *Universal (عالمگیر)* 【ADJ】
Applicable to all; affecting everyone
> Human rights are *universal* and must be protected everywhere.
**SYN:** Global, Worldwide, All-encompassing, General
**ANT:** Local, Specific, Limited, Particular
19. *Unsavoury (ناگوار)* 【ADJ】
Unpleasant, distasteful, or morally offensive
> The politician's *unsavoury* past raised serious concerns.
**SYN:** Unpleasant, Distasteful, Disagreeable, Offensive
**ANT:** Pleasant, Agreeable, Acceptable, Decent
20. *Unprecedented (بے مثال)* 【ADJ】
Never done or known before; without precedent
> The country faces *unprecedented* economic challenges this year.
**SYN:** Unparalleled, Unique, Extraordinary, Novel
**ANT:** Common, Usual, Ordinary, Typical
21. *Unwarranted (بلاجواز)* 【ADJ】
Not justified, authorized, or deserved
> The military action was criticized as *unwarranted* aggression.
**SYN:** Unjustified, Undeserved, Groundless, Baseless
**ANT:** Justified, Warranted, Deserved, Legitimate
22. *Usurpers (غاصب)* 【N】
Those who take power or position illegally or by force
> Democratic *usurpers* undermine constitutional legitimacy.
**SYN:** Illegitimate rulers, Seizers, Appropriators
**ANT:** Legitimate rulers, Rightful owners, Legal authorities
23. *Verdicts (فیصلے)* 【N】
Formal decisions or judgments, especially in court
> Judicial *verdicts* must be based on evidence and law.
**SYN:** Judgments, Decisions, Rulings, Conclusions
**ANT:** Indecisions, Questions, Uncertainties, Deliberations
24. *Verifiable (قابل تصدیق)* 【ADJ】
Able to be checked or proven to be true
> Claims must be supported by *verifiable* facts and data.
**SYN:** Confirmable, Provable, Checkable, Demonstrable
**ANT:** Unverifiable, Unproven, Dubious, Questionable
25. *Writ (حکمرانی)* 【N】
The authority or control of government or law
> The state's *writ* must extend to all areas of the country.
**SYN:** Authority, Jurisdiction, Control, Command
**ANT:** Lawlessness, Anarchy, Chaos, Disorder
