To bring up a topic.

بات چھیڑنا / ذکر کرنا

He decided to broach the subject at dinner.

Respect or submission.

احترام / تعظیم

They showed deference to the elderly guest.

Understood by few.

مخصوص / پوشیدہ

The philosopher's writings are esoteric and complex.

Old and gray.

بوڑھا / پرانا

The hoary legend has been told for centuries.

Generous or luxurious.

فراخدل / شان دار

They threw a lavish party for her birthday.

Slow to understand.

کند ذہن / سست فہم

He is too obtuse to get the joke.

A sign or warning.

اشارہ / پیش گوئی

The sudden silence was a portent of bad news.

Abrupt or rude.

سخت / کھردرا

His brusque reply shocked everyone.

To support or adopt.

حمایت کرنا / قبول کرنا

She espouses the idea of sustainable living.

Careless or not strict.

ڈھیلا / لاپروا

The lax security led to the theft.