1st March 2024

1. Enterprising: Having or showing initiative and resourcefulness

2. Mugger: A person who attacks and robs another in a public place
3. Fact: UNGA Resolution number 181 proposed the partition of the terrority by assigning
55% to the Zionist and remaining 45% to the Palestinians.
4. Fact: Aron Bushnell set himself on fire owing to ongoing genocide in Palestine.
5. Self-Immolation: The action of setting fire to oneself
6. Coffer: A strongbox or small chest for holding valuables
7. Circumventing: Find a way around

Expected PMS Essay Topics

1. The viability of the Two-State Solution in resolving the Palestine-Israel

Conflict
2. Beyond liberation: Redefining the path to peace in Israel-Palestine
 3rd March 2024
1. Aspersion: An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something
2. Tad: A small amount of something
3. Sobriquet: A person’s nick name
4. Veneer: A thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to something
5. Fact: Professor Christophe Jafferlot has proved that India is becoming a fascist
state.
6. Fact: Muslims in Government are just 14.5% of their total population.
7. Vigilantism: The act of stopping someone illegally
8. Fact: Inflation in Pakistan is 23.1% from 28.3% in February 2024, Exactly an year ago it
was 31.5%.
9. Bereft of: Deprived of or lacking
10. Mowed: Cut down (a grass) with a machine
11. Forsaken: Abandoned or deserted
12. Spin Doctor: A spokesperson employed to give a favorable interpretation of event to the
media

1. Aspersion:
- Synonym: Slander
- Antonym: Praise
- Sentence: The politician resorted to casting aspersions on his opponent's character during
the debate.

2. Tad:
- Synonym: Bit
- Antonym: Abundance
- Sentence: She added just a tad of sugar to her coffee to sweeten it to her liking.

3. Sobriquet:
- Synonym: Nickname
- Antonym: Formal title
- Sentence: His sobriquet "Swift" was given to him by his college friends due to his quick wit.

4. Veneer:
- Synonym: Overlay
- Antonym: Core
- Sentence: The antique table had a beautiful veneer of mahogany that added to its elegance.
7. Vigilantism:
- Synonym: Extrajudicial intervention
- Antonym: Legal enforcement
- Sentence: Vigilantism can lead to chaos and undermines the rule of law in any society.
9. Bereft of:
- Synonym: Devoid of
- Antonym: Endowed with
- Sentence: The old mansion stood bereft of its former grandeur, abandoned and decaying.

10. Mowed:
- Synonym: Trimmed
- Antonym: Overgrown
- Sentence: The gardener mowed the grass in perfectly straight lines, giving the lawn a neat
and manicured appearance.

11. Forsaken:
- Synonym: Abandoned
- Antonym: Embraced
- Sentence: The forsaken village, with its dilapidated houses, told a tale of abandonment and
isolation.

12. Spin Doctor:

- Synonym: Public relations expert
- Antonym: Truth seeker
Sentence: The spin doctor was hired to present the company's financial challenges in a positive
light to the media.

Expected Essay Topics

1. Women Empowerment in Pakistani Politics

2. Gender-Based Violence in Political Arenas
 4th March 2024

1. Comprador: A person who acts as an agent for foreign organization

2. Fact: 12.5 Million were pushed into poverty in 2023.
3. Fact: There are 04 waves of terrorism
4. 1. Anarchist (1880-1920) 2. Anti-Colonialism (1920-1960) 3. New Left (1960-2000) 4.
Religious Inspired (1979- Onwards)
5. Juxtaposition: The fact of putting two things together
6. Dale: Press Against

1. Comprador: As a comprador for a multinational corporation, Maria efficiently facilitated

business transactions, acting as the vital link between the company and foreign partners.

2. Juxtaposition: The artwork showcased a brilliant juxtaposition of vibrant colors and stark
shadows, creating a visually striking and thought-provoking composition.

3. Dale: Nestled within the picturesque dale, the small village seemed untouched by time, with
rolling hills and meandering streams defining its serene landscape.
 5th March 2024
1. Selective Amnesia: A type where sufferer losses only certain parts of their memory
2. Dispensation: A political, religious or social system prevailing at a particular time
3. Drab: Lacking brightness or interest
4. Appendage: A thing that is added for attachment
5. Avowedly: As it has been asserted
6. Incessant: Something regarded as unpleasant
7. Waterlogged: Saturated with or full of water
8. Gauntlet: A strong glove with a loose wrist

1. Selective Amnesia: The protagonist in the novel suffered from selective amnesia, causing the loss of
crucial memories that held the key to solving the mystery.

2. Dispensation: The monarch's reign brought about a unique dispensation, reshaping the political
landscape and fostering a sense of societal transformation.

3. Drab: The winter landscape appeared drab, with a monotonous sea of gray stretching as far as the eye
could see.

4. Appendage: The intricate clock featured an elegant pendulum as an appendage, adding both aesthetic
appeal and functional precision.

5. Avowedly: The politician, avowedly committed to transparency, faced scrutiny as allegations of

corruption began to surface.

6. Incessant: The incessant noise from the construction site made it challenging for the residents to
enjoy a peaceful afternoon.

7. Waterlogged: After the heavy rainfall, the garden became waterlogged, turning it into a muddy
terrain unsuitable for outdoor activities.

8. Gauntlet: Wearing the medieval gauntlet, the knight prepared to face the challenges of the impending
battle with unwavering determination.
 7th March 2024
1. Defiant: showing defiance/Challenge/Resist
2. Saga: A long story of heroic achievement
3. Sham: Bogus/False
4. Herald: To be a sign that something is going to happen
5. Fact: 8th March is the international women day.
6. Inordinate: Extravagant/Undesirable
7. Muzzling: Preventing/Silence
8. Price Gouging: Unreasonably high price
9. Evisceration: Removal of some aspects

Expected Essay Topics

1. Media’s influence on Pakistani Politics

2. Civil-Military Relations: Striving for Stability
 9th March 2024
1. Intifadas: The Palestinian uprising against Israeli occupation of the west bank and Gaza strip
2. Germane: Relevant: - (Her comments were not germane to the discussion).

Expected Essay Topics:

1. The Israel-Hamas Conflict and its Implications on Global Politics

2. Challenges and Opportunities for Pakistani Foreign Policy
 10th March 2024
1. Flack: Strong criticism
2. Recommended Book for Afghanistan-KSA Relations: “The Afghanistan File” by Faisal Al-Saud
3. Fact: Dec-1 to Feb-29 there were 62 Attacks in Pakistan. KPK: 51, Balochistan: 09, Karachi: 02
4. Pan-out: Conclude
5. Guzzler: A person who eats or drinks something greedily

Expected Essay Topics:

1. Pakistan’s Role in Afghan-Saudi Relations: Balancing Alliances and National Interests

2. Taliban-Pakistan Relations: Examining Commitments, Challenges, and the Path to Cooperation
 11th March 2024
1. Chastise: Rebuke or reprimand
2. Delinquent: Falling in one’s duty
3. Positing: Put forward as fact or basis for argument
4. Appraisal: An act of assessing something or someone
5. Stifle: Very hot and causing difficulties in breathing
6. Stymied: Prevent or hinder the progress of
7. Duress: Threats, violence, constraints or other action used to coerce someone into doing
something
8. Smoldering: Burning slowly with smoke but no flame
9. Rapacity: Aggressive Greed
10. Raison deters: Their purpose or reason for living
11. Paradigm: A fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions
12. Milieu: A person’s social environment
13. Jettison: Throw or drop
14. Deluge: A sever flood
15. Decimated: Kill, Destroy
16. Fact: At COP-28 Countries pledged $420 for climate affected countries.

1. Chastise: The teacher had to chastise the student for repeatedly disrupting the class.

2. Delinquent: The employee was considered delinquent in completing assigned tasks.

3. Positing: The scientist is positing a new theory about the origin of the mysterious
phenomenon.

4. Appraisal: The manager conducted a thorough performance appraisal for each team member.

5. Stifle: The oppressive heat seemed to stifle everyone in the crowded room.

6. Stymied: The unexpected obstacle stymied the project's progress, causing delays.

7. Duress: The confession was made under duress, as the suspect was subjected to intense
interrogation.

8. Smoldering: The campfire was left unattended, and now it's just smoldering with no flames.

9. Rapacity: The corporate executive's rapacity led to unethical business practices for personal
gain.

10. Raison d'etre: For the artists, creating meaningful and inspiring work is their raison d'etre.
 11. Paradigm: The discovery of DNA's structure brought about a paradigm shift in the field of
genetics.

12. Milieu: Growing up in a supportive family provided a positive milieu for the child's
development.

13. Jettison: In order to save fuel, the spaceship had to jettison unnecessary equipment.

14. Deluge: The heavy rain caused a deluge, flooding the streets and homes in the low-lying
areas.

15. Decimated: The virus decimated the population, leaving only a fraction of the community
untouched.
Expected Essay Topic:

1. US-China Relations: Navigating Challenges for Pakistan

Vocabulary MCQ Test

Question 1:

What does "Chastise" mean?

a) To praise or commend

b) To rebuke or reprimand

c) To appreciate or applaud

d) To ignore or neglect

Question 2:

In the context provided, what does "Delinquent" refer to?

a) Someone who follows rules diligently

b) Falling in one’s duty

c) A diligent worker

d) A well-behaved person
 Question 3:

What is the meaning of "Positing"?

a) Accepting without question

b) Put forward as fact or basis for argument

c) Denying or refuting

d) Ignoring completely

Question 4:

What is the definition of "Appraisal"?

a) An act of praising

b) An act of criticizing

c) An act of assessing something or someone

d) An act of ignoring

Question 5:

How would you define "Stifle"?

a) Very cold and refreshing

b) Very hot and causing difficulties in breathing

c) To encourage or promote

d) To mediate or resolve

Question 6:

What does "Stymied" mean?

a) To accelerate progress

b) To prevent or hinder the progress of

c) To support and assist

d) To promote and encourage

Question 7:

What is the meaning of "Duress"?

a) Joy and happiness

b) Threats, violence, constraints, or other action used to coerce someone into doing something

c) Peace and tranquility

d) Friendship and companionship

Question 8:

How would you describe something "Smoldering"?

a) Burning brightly with flames

b) Burning slowly with smoke but no flame

c) Cold and lifeless

d) Wet and extinguished

Question 9:

What does "Rapacity" refer to?

a) Generosity and kindness

b) Aggressive greed

c) Honesty and integrity

d) Modesty and humility

Question 10:

What does "Raison d'etre" mean?

a) A person's social environment

b) Their purpose or reason for living

c) A fundamental change in approach

d) A severe flood

Question 11:

What is the definition of "Paradigm"?

a) A fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions

b) A simple solution to a complex problem

c) A common misconception

d) A temporary setback

Question 12:

How would you define "Milieu"?

a) A person's individual character

b) A person's physical appearance

c) A person's social environment

d) A person's professional achievements

Question 13:

What does "Jettison" mean?

a) To embrace or adopt

b) To throw or drop

c) To nurture or foster

d) To collect or gather
 Question 14:

What is the meaning of "Deluge"?

a) A severe drought

b) A mild rainfall

c) A severe flood

d) A gentle stream

Question 15:

What does "Decimated" mean?

a) To build or construct

b) To kill or destroy

c) To nurture or cultivate

d) To ignore or neglect
 12th March 2024
1. Conjecture: An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information
2. Pique: Feel irritated or resentful
3. Indicative: Serving as a sign or indication of something
4. Fact: Merely in 2023 the human rights commission of Pakistan reported 400 honor killings in an
year.
5. Propensity: An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way
6. Malleable: Able to be hammered or pressed into shape without breaking or cracking
7. Bloated: A feeling that your tummy is over full or stretched
8. Jarring: Causing a physical shock, jolt or vibration
9. Spurn: Reject with disdain or contempt
10. Dicey: Unpredictable and potentially dangerous
11. Helm: A tiller or wheel for steering a ship or boat
1. Conjecture: She made a conjecture about the outcome based on limited information.
2. Pique: His constant criticism began to pique her annoyance.
3. Indicative: The dark clouds were indicative of an approaching storm.
4. Fact: The fact remains that 400 honor killings were reported in Pakistan in 2023.
5. Propensity: His propensity for honesty earned him trust among his peers.
6. Malleable: Gold is a malleable metal that can be shaped into intricate designs.
7. Bloated: After the large meal, she felt bloated and uncomfortable.
8. Jarring: The sudden loud noise was jarring and startled everyone.
9. Spurn: She decided to spurn his offer of help, preferring independence.
10. Dicey: Investing in volatile stocks can be dicey and risky.
11. Helm: The captain grasped the helm, steering the ship through rough waters.

Expected Essay Topic:

01: The urgency of addressing Honor Killing: Legal Reforms and Societal Mindsets
2. Child Labor and its Impact: Necessity for Policy Reform and Enforcement
 14th March 2024
1. Fact: Pakistan’s ranking in Women Political Empowerment is 95/146.
2. Election 2024 turn out remained low 43% as compared to men that is 52%.
3. Spate: A large number of similar things coming in quick succession
4. Precarious: Not securely held or in position
5. Deter: Prevent the occurrence of
6. Surreal: Having the quality of surrealism/Bizarre
7. Palpable: Able to be touched or felt
8. Czar: An emperor of Russia before 1917/A person appointed to advise on government
9. Rookie: A new recruit especially in police/army
10. Lawfare: Using laws to damage a person’s repute/Opponent or devoid from their rights
 15th March 2024
1) Rescinding: Take back, Cancel
2) Tout: Attempt to sell (Something), typically by a direct or persistent approach
3) Infructuous: Pointless or unnecessary
4) Tete-a-tete:- A private conversation between two people
 18th March 2024
1. Neo-liberalism: The minimum involvement of the state in economic and social activities
2. Dystopic: Something extremely bad
3. Curt: Rudely brief
4. Terse: Abrupt/Not a long answer
5. Felicitation: Words to wish someone upon his achievement
6. Perfunctory: Carried out without any interest/feelings
7. Impasse: A situation where no further progress is possible
8. Contingent: Subject to chance
9. Rescinding: Revoke/cancel/repeal
10. Nevertheless: In spite of that
11. Recrimination: Allegations
12. Intransigent: Unwilling or refusing to change one’s views
13. Extricate: Free (Someone/something from a difficulty)
14. Rattle: Make someone nervous, worried, irritate
15. Fact: 2022 Floods brought an irreparable loss of $3.2 trillion dollars.
16. Surfeit: An excessive amount of something

1. Neo-liberalism: Neo-liberalism advocates for the minimum involvement of the state in economic
and social activities.

2. Dystopic: The movie depicted a dystopic future where humanity faced extreme suffering.

3. Curt: His curt reply left everyone in the room feeling uncomfortable.

4. Terse: She gave a terse response, not wanting to prolong the conversation.

5. Felicitation: He received warm felicitations from his colleagues on his promotion.

6. Perfunctory: He gave a perfunctory nod, showing no real interest in the discussion.

7. Impasse: Negotiations reached an impasse, with neither side willing to compromise.

8. Contingent: The success of the project was contingent upon various factors aligning.

9. Rescinding: The board voted on rescinding the controversial policy.

10. Nevertheless: The weather was dreary; nevertheless, they decided to go for a hike.

11. Recrimination: The meeting quickly descended into recriminations as each party blamed the other
for the project's failure.

12. Intransigent: Despite numerous attempts at negotiation, he remained intransigent in his stance.

13. Extricate: It took hours to extricate the trapped hiker from the mountain.
14. Rattle: The unexpected noise from the dark alley rattled her nerves.

16. Surfeit: The buffet offered a surfeit of delicious dishes, leaving everyone stuffed.

21st March 2024

1. Pearl Jubilee Anniversary: 30th Years Celebrations
2. Behoove: It is the duty or responsibility for someone to do something
3. Fact: UNICEF reported that every year 3,50,000 Children out of 6.3 million babies dies.
4. Fact: Population growth rate in Pakistan is 2.4%.
5. Fritter: Waste time OR Money or your energy on trifling matters
6. Cannibalizing: Eat a member of your own species
7. Astute: Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situation and turn to one’s advantage
8. Straight Jacket: A strong garment with long sleeves used to confine the arms of a violent person
9. Profligacy: Reckless extravagance/Wastefulness
10. Gimmick: A trick or device intended to attract attention
 22nd March 2024
1. Inexorable: Impossible to stop or prevent
2. Beacon: A fire or light set up in a high or prominent position as a warning
3. Inadvertently: Without intention
4. Fact: Pakistan stands 142/146 on the global gender gap index.
5. Fact: Out of 23 million children, 78% in Baluchistan and 58% in Sindh are out of school.
6. Fact: Women cover 25% of the total work force in Pakistan, 83% Men.
7. Fact: Pakistan’s annual growth rate is 2.55% that was just 2.4% in 2017.
8. Fact: Pakistan’s fertility rate is 3.6% so far.
9. Qualms: An uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, fear about one’s own conduct, a misgiving
10. Opulence: Great wealth or luxuriousness
11. Cluster phobia: Irrational fear of confined spaces

Expected Essays:

1. Feminism in Pakistan: Challenges and Opportunities for Gender Equality

2. The Role of Feminist Movements in advancing Women’s rights and empowerment in
Pakistan
 23rd March 2024

1. Quid pro quo: A favor or advantage granted in return for something

2. Peppered: Sprinkled or seasoned with pepper
3. Angling: The sport or pastime of fishing with a rod and line
4. Curry favor: To praise someone especially in authority
5. Comity: Principal or practice among political entities such as countries, state or courts
6. Mired: Cause to become stuck in mud
7. Palatial: Resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid
8. Concoct: Create or devise (A story or plan)
9. Sumptuary: Relating to or denoting laws that limit private expenditure on food and personal items
10. Ludicrous: So foolish, unreasonable, out of place as to be amusing
11. Sagacity: The quality of being spacious
12. Jettisoning: Throw or dropping
13. Deluge: A sever flood
14. Culvert: A tunnel carrying a stream of open drain under a road of railway
15. Funnel: Move by
16. Topography: The arrangements of the natural and artificial physical features of an area
17. Somersault: An acrobatic movement in which a person turns head over heels in the air or on the ground
and lands or finishes on their feet
18. Ramshackle: In a state of sever disrepair
19. Infringe: Actively break the terms of (A law, agreement etc.)
20. Unsolicited: Not asked for, given or done voluntarily
21. Stricture: A restriction on a person or activity
22. Riverine: Relating to or situated on a river or river bank
23. Dither: Be Indecisive
24. Conscientious: Wishing to do one’s work or duty well and thoroughly

Expected Essay Topics:

1.Overcoming Socio-Economic Disparities: Reforming Political Privileges in Pakistan

 24th March 2024
1. Lull: Calms or send to sleep
2. Lobby: Seek to influence an issue
3. Carousel: A merry go round at a fair
4. Wobbly: Tending to move unsteadily from side to side
5. Flounder: Struggle or Stagger clumsily in mud or water
6. Impugn: Dispute the truth, validity or honesty

1. Lull: The gentle sway of the hammock lulled her into a peaceful slumber under the shade of the
trees.

2. Lobby: The corporation lobbied hard to sway governmental decisions in their favor, employing
every resource at their disposal.

3. Carousel: Children laughed joyously as they rode the brightly colored horses on the carousel at
the summer fair.

4. Wobbly: The toddler took tentative steps, his legs wobbly with the effort of maintaining
balance on the uneven ground.

5. Flounder: The hiker floundered through the swamp, struggling to find solid ground amidst the
murky water and thick mud.

6. Impugn: Despite the evidence presented, he continued to impugn the integrity of his opponent,
refusing to accept defeat gracefully.