Scrimp
Option A
To scrimp (کفایت شعاری کرنا) means to be 'frugal' (کفایت شعار) or economical to an extreme degree; to use very little money. 'Lavish' (فضول خرچ) is the antonym.
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To scrimp (کفایت شعاری کرنا) means to be 'frugal' (کفایت شعار) or economical to an extreme degree; to use very little money. 'Lavish' (فضول خرچ) is the antonym.
To scrabble (ٹٹولنا) means to scratch or grope around hurriedly, or 'to mix in a confused way' (گڈمڈ کرنا). It is also a popular board game.
A scourge (کوڑا) is a 'whip' (چابک) used as an instrument of punishment. Metaphorically, it is a person or thing that causes great suffering.
To scold (ڈانٹنا) means to reprimand or 'admonish' (تنبیہ کرنا) someone angrily.
To scoff (مذاق اڑانا) means to speak mockingly. It also (as 'scoff down') means 'to eat greedily' (لالچ سے کھانا). (Note: This is a poor question as 'mock' is a more common meaning, but 'eat greedily' is a valid, separate definition).
A schedule (فہرست) is a plan or 'list' (فہرست) of timed events or tasks.
Sceptical (شکی) (or skeptical) means having doubts or reservations. 'Dubious' (مشکوک) is a direct synonym. 'Convinced' (قائل) is the antonym.
A scenario (منظر نامہ) is a written outline of a film, or an 'imagined sequence of future events' (مستقبل کے واقعات کا تصوراتی سلسلہ).
Scanty (کم) means small or insufficient in quantity. 'Sparing' (کفایت شعار) or meager is the best synonym. 'Abundant' (وافر) is the antonym.
Saturation (سیرابی) is the state of being 'thoroughly soaked' (مکمل طور پر بھیگا ہوا) with a liquid. 'Overflow' (اچھلنا) is a result of saturation.