Synonyms MCQs with Answers & Explanations

To envisage (تصور کرنا) means to contemplate or conceive of as a possibility; 'to visualize' (ذہن میں لانا) a future event.

Ephemeral (عارضی) means lasting for a very short time. 'Transitory' (فانی) is a direct synonym, meaning not permanent.

Equable (یکساں) means not easily disturbed or angered (for a person) or steady and 'unvarying' (غیر متغیر) (for a climate). 'Fair and just' (منصفانہ) is 'equitable'.

Equilibrium (توازن) is a state in which opposing forces or influences are perfectly 'balanced' (برابر). 'Imbalance' (عدم توازن) is the antonym.

Equitable (منصفانہ) means fair and 'impartial' (غیر جانبدار). 'Unfair' (غیر منصفانہ) is the antonym.

To eradicate (جڑ سے اکھاڑنا) means to destroy or 'remove' (ہٹانا) completely; to root out.

To erode (گھسنا) means to gradually 'wear away' (ختم کر دینا) soil, rock, or land, often by wind, water, or other natural agents.

Erroneous (غلط) means wrong or incorrect. 'Fallacious' (گمراہ کن) means based on a mistaken belief, which is a strong synonym. 'Correct' (درست) is the antonym.

To escalate (بڑھنا) means to increase rapidly in intensity or extent. 'Expand' (پھیلنا) is a close synonym. 'Diminish' (کم ہونا) is the antonym.

To eschew (پرہیز کرنا) means to deliberately avoid, 'abandon' (ترک کرنا), or abstain from something. 'Embrace' (اپنانا) is the antonym.

Esoteric (خفیہ) means intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people. It is 'difficult to understand' (سمجھنے میں مشکل) for most.

Espionage (جاسوسی) is the practice of spying. Exaggerate (مبالغہ کرنا) means to overstate. The actions and results of espionage are often 'exaggerated' (مبالغہ آمیز) in reports or popular fiction. (Note: This is a poor synonym pair, but follows the provided key).

As a verb, 'to essay' (کوشش کرنا) means to attempt or 'try' (آزمانا) to do something, especially something difficult.

To estrange (الگ کرنا) someone is to alienate them or 'antagonize' (مخالف بنانا) them, causing them to no longer be friendly. 'Bind' (باندھنا) is an antonym.

Evocative (یاد تازہ کرنے والا) means bringing strong images, feelings, or 'stimulating memories' (یادوں کو ابھارنا) to mind.

Evolution (ارتقاء) is the process of 'gradual development' (بتدریج ترقی) and change over a long period of time.

To exacerbate (بگاڑ دینا) means to 'make worse' (بدتر بنانا) a problem, situation, or negative feeling.

To exaggerate (مبالغہ کرنا) means to represent something as bigger, better, or worse than it really is. 'Overemphasize' (ضرورت سے زیادہ زور دینا) and 'magnify' (بڑھا چڑھا کر پیش کرنا) are both strong synonyms.

To exalt (سرفراز کرنا) means to hold someone or something in very high regard, or to 'praise highly' (بہت تعریف کرنا).

Exasperation (شدید ناراضگی) is a feeling of intense irritation or annoyance, often leading to 'disgust' (نفرت) or frustration. 'Calmness' (پرسکون) is the antonym.