Synonyms MCQs with Answers & Explanations

Detention (حراست) is the 'act of confining' (قید کرنے کا عمل) or keeping someone in custody or in a specific place (like after school).

To deteriorate (خراب ہونا) means to 'become worse' (بدتر ہو جانا) in quality, condition, or value over time.

Detestable (قابل نفرت) means deserving intense dislike or hatred. 'Abhorrent' (مکروہ) is a strong synonym, meaning inspiring disgust and loathing. 'Adorable' (پیارا) is the antonym.

Detrimental (نقصان دہ) means tending to cause harm. 'Harmful' (مضر) is a direct synonym.

A deterrent (روک تھام) is something that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something. It acts as a 'check' (رکاوٹ) or restraint.

To deviate (منحرف ہونا) means to depart or 'move away' (دور ہٹنا) from an established course, standard, or norm.

To devise (ترتیب دینا) means to 'plan' (منصوبہ بنانا) or invent something, typically by careful thought.

Devoid (خالی) of something means to be entirely lacking or free from it. 'Deficient' (کمی) means lacking, making it a close synonym. 'Endowed' (نوازا) is an antonym.

Dexterous (ماہر) means showing or having 'skill' (ہنرمند), especially with the hands. It implies being adroit and nimble.

A diagnosis (تشخیص) is the 'identification of an illness' (بیماری کی شناخت) or other problem by examination of the symptoms.

To dicker (سودا بازی کرنا) means to 'bargain' (مول تول کرنا) or haggle persistently, especially about a price.

A dictate (حکم) is an order or command. It can also refer to a 'guiding principle' (رہنما اصول) that must be followed (e.g., 'the dictates of conscience').

Dictatorial (آمرانہ) describes someone who behaves like a dictator, imposing their will on others. 'Domineering' (حاکمانہ) is a direct synonym.

Diction (تلفظ) refers to the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing, or the style of 'pronouncing words' (الفاظ کا تلفظ).

A dictum (کہاوت) is a formal pronouncement, a short statement that expresses a general truth, or a noteworthy 'expression' (اظہار).

Diffidence (جھجک) is modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence. 'Timidity' (بزدلی) is a close synonym.

A digit (ہندسہ) is any of the 'numerals' (عدد) from 0 to 9. It can also refer to a finger or toe.

To 'dispense with' (ترک کرنا) something means to get rid of it or stop using it because it is no longer needed. It is to 'relinquish' (چھوڑ دینا) or give it up.

Dire (خوفناک) means extremely serious, urgent, or terrible. 'Dreadful' (ہولناک) is the best synonym, implying terror and seriousness.

To discard (مسترد کرنا) means to get rid of something as no longer useful or desirable. 'Reject' (رد کرنا) is a direct synonym. 'Accept' (قبول کرنا) is the antonym.