Antonyms MCQs with Answers & Explanations

Flagitious (شریر) means (of a person or their actions) criminal; villainous. Frivolous (غیرسنجیدہ) means silly and light-hearted. Ignorant (جاہل) means lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated. Vapid (بےمزہ) means offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging; bland. Innocent (معصوم) means not guilty of a crime or offence.

Benevolence (نیک_نامی) means well-meaning and kindly. Contempt (تحقیر) means the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn. Hatred (نفرت) means intense dislike or ill will. Derision (تمسخر) means contemptuous ridicule or mockery. Malevolence (بدخواہی) means having or showing a wish to do evil to others.

Knack (مہارت) means an acquired or natural skill at performing a task. Talent (صلاحیت) means natural aptitude or skill. Dullness (سستی) means lacking brightness, interest, or intelligence. Dexterity (مہارت) means skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands. Balance (توازن) means an even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady.

Celibate (مجرد) means abstaining from marriage and sexual relations. Profligate (اسرافکرنےوالا) means recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources. Reprobate (بدبخت) means an unprincipled person. Extravagant (فضول_خرچ) means lacking restraint in spending money or using resources. Prodigal (مسرف) means spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant.

Dither (ہچکچانا) means be indecisive. Cry (چلانا) means shed tears, typically as an expression of distress, pain, or sorrow. Refer (حوالہدینا) means mention or allude to. Defer (ملتویکرنا) means put off (an action or event) to a later time; postpone. Decide (فیصلہ_کرنا) means come to a resolution in the mind as a result of consideration.

Consolidate (مستحکمکرنا) means make (something) physically stronger or more solid. Isolate (الگکرنا) means cause (a person or place) to be or remain alone or apart from others. Weaken (کمزورکرنا) means make or become less strong. Divide (تقسیمکرنا) means separate or be separated into parts. Identify (شناخت_کرنا) means establish or indicate who or what (someone or something) is.

Insolent (گستاخ) means showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect. Agreeable (خوشگوار) means pleasing. Coward (بزدل) means a person who lacks courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things. Polite (شائستہ) means having or showing behaviour that is respectful and considerate of other people. Considerate (مہربان) means careful not to inconvenience or harm others.

Putrid (متعفن) means decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell. Fresh (تازہ) means recently made or obtained; not canned, frozen, or otherwise preserved. Fragrant (خوشبودار) means having a pleasant or sweet smell. Sweet (میٹھی) means having the pleasant taste characteristic of sugar or honey; not salty, sour, or bitter. Agreeable (متفق) means pleasing or likeable.

Overwrought (تھکاہارا) means in a state of nervous excitement or anxiety. Alert (خبردار) means quick to notice any unusual and potentially dangerous or difficult circumstances; vigilant. Alive (زندہ) means living, not dead. Excited (پرجوش) means very enthusiastic and eager. Calm (پرسکون) means not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other emotions.

Derogatory (تحقیرآمیز) means showing a critical or disrespectful attitude. Immediate (فوری) means occurring or done at once; instant. Opinionated (خودرائے) means assertive in one's opinions. Roguish (بدمعاش) means playfully mischievous. Praising (تعریف_کرنا) means expressing approval or admiration of.

Balmy (خوشگوار) means (of the weather) pleasantly warm. Hard (سخت) means solid, firm, and rigid; difficult to break, bend, or pierce. Genuine (حقیقی) means truly what something is said to be; authentic. Mild (معمولی) means not severe, serious, or harsh. Fragrant (خوشبودار) means having a pleasant or sweet smell.

Ostentatious (نمایشی) means characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice. Awkward (بھونڈا) means causing difficulty; hard to do or deal with. Bankrupt (دیوالیہ) means declared in law as unable to pay their debts. Ignorant (جاہل) means lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated. Unpretentious (بے_باک) means not attempting to impress others with an appearance of greater importance, talent, or culture than is actually possessed.

Problem (مسئلہ) means a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome. Reply (جواب) means say something in response. Solution (حل) means a means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation. Answer (جواب) means a thing said, written, or done to deal with or as a reaction to a question, statement, or situation. Resolution (قرارداد) means a firm decision to do or not to do something.

Execrate (لعنتبھیجنا) means feel or express great loathing for. Care (خیال) means the provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone or something. Bless (برکتدینا) means ask for God's blessing on. Love (محبت) means an intense feeling of affection. Praise (تعریف_کرنا) means express warm approval or admiration of.

Moderate (معتدل) means average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree. Revolutionary (انقلابی) means involving or causing a complete or dramatic change. Nihilist (منکر) means a person who believes that life is meaningless and rejects all religious and moral principles. Anarchist (فوضوی) means a person who believes in or tries to bring about anarchy. Radical (بنیادی) means relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something; far-reaching or thorough.

The relationship between 'Loyalty' and 'Disloyalty' is one of direct opposition, as they are antonyms. Evaluating the options, 'Diligence' (the quality of being hardworking) and 'Laziness' (the quality of being idle) are also direct antonyms. This pair correctly replicates the semantic relationship of opposing concepts found in the original prompt, making it the logical choice.

The relationship between life and death is one of direct opposition, as they represent binary states of existence. Similarly, hope and despair are antonyms, representing opposing emotional states regarding the expectation of future outcomes. Thus, despair is the correct logical counterpart.

The relationship between the terms is one of antonyms, where the second word is the direct opposite of the first. Since 'Bad' is the antonym of 'Good', 'Vice' serves as the direct moral opposite of 'Virtue', completing the logical structure of the analogy.

The relationship between ancestor and descendant is one of antonyms regarding lineage or generational position. Similarly, beautiful and ugly are direct antonyms describing aesthetic appearance, making them the correct pair for this analogy.

This analogy is based on antonyms. Pride and humility are direct opposites in meaning. Following this logic, the question seeks an antonym for desire. While 'indifference' is a strong candidate for an antonym, the provided answer key identifies 'hate' as the intended opposite in this specific context.