To become rigid or fixed.

اکڑ جانا

His ideas have ossified with age.

To prevent something from happening.

روک دینا

A lack of funds will preclude the project’s completion.

Pretending to be morally superior.

خودساختہ پارسا

His sanctimonious attitude annoyed his colleagues.

The act of making something better.

بہتری

The amelioration of the city’s air quality took years.

Constantly finding fault; complaining.

تنقید کرنے والا

His carping comments made the meeting unpleasant.

The act of driving out evil spirits.

جن نکالنا

The priest performed an exorcism to cleanse the house.

Done without preparation.

بغیر تیاری کے

He gave an impromptu speech at the wedding.

A clumsy or awkward person.

اناڑی

The big lummox accidentally broke the vase.

Showy; designed to impress.

نمائش پسند

She wore an ostentatious dress to the party.

Advanced for one’s age.

غیر معمولی ذہین

The precocious child could read at age three.