Synonyms MCQs with Answers & Explanations (Page 26)

Fallacious (غلط) means based on a mistaken belief; 'false' (جھوٹا) or misleading. 'Illogical' (غیر منطقی) is a related concept but 'false' is more direct.

Falsification (جعل سازی) is the action of falsifying or altering something. 'Adulteration' (ملاوٹ) is a form of falsification, where something is made impure or poorer in quality.

Fanatical (متعصب) describes someone filled with excessive, single-minded zeal. 'Obsessive' (جنونی) captures this extreme dedication. 'Moderate' (اعتدال پسند) is the antonym.

Fanfare (دھوم دھام) is a showy or 'ostentatious display' (نمائشی مظاہرہ) and media attention surrounding an event. It also refers to a short ceremonial tune played on trumpets.

A farce (سوانگ) is a comic work with horseplay and crude jokes, or metaphorically, an 'absurd sham' (مضحکہ خیز دکھاوا) or ridiculous event.

Fastidious (نفاست پسند) means very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail; hard to please. This implies being highly 'critical' (تنقیدی) of imperfections. 'Undemanding' (مطالبہ نہ کرنے والا) is an antonym.

Fatuous (احمقانہ) means 'silly' (بے وقوف) and pointless; complacently stupid or inane.

To faze (پریشان کرنا) someone means to disturb, disconcert, or 'upset' (گھبرا دینا) their composure. 'Phase' (مرحلہ), which sounds similar, means a 'period'.

Feasible (قابل عمل) means possible and 'practical' (عملی) to do easily or conveniently. 'Theoretical' (نظریاتی) can be an antonym.

Fecund (زرخیز) means producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth. It is synonymous with 'fruitful' (پھل دار) or fertile.

Feeble (کمزور) means lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness. 'Frail' (ناتواں) is a direct synonym. 'Robust' (مضبوط) and 'Vigorous' (طاقتور) are antonyms.

To feign (بہانہ کرنا) means 'to pretend' (دکھاوا کرنا) to be affected by a feeling, state, or injury.

Felicity (خوشی) means intense 'happiness' (مسرت) or bliss. It can also mean the ability to express oneself appropriately.

To ferment (خمیر اٹھنا) is the chemical breakdown of a substance, such as sugar, by microorganisms, which is the process used to 'form alcohol' (شراب بنانا).

Fervour (جوش) is intense and passionate feeling. 'Eagerness' (شوق) or strong enthusiasm is a key component of this. 'Apathy' (بے حسی) is the antonym.

A fiasco (ناکامی) is a complete, ridiculous, and ignominious 'failure' (بری طرح ناکامی).

Fickle (غیر مستقل مزاج) means 'changing' (بدلتے رہنا) frequently, especially regarding one's loyalties, interests, or affection. 'Steadfast' (ثابت قدم) is the antonym.

Fiction (افسانہ) is literature that describes imaginary events and people. It is a 'fabrication' (من گھڑت) or invention. 'Reality' (حقیقت) is the antonym.

Fidelity (وفاداری) means faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and 'dedication' (لگن). 'Treachery' (غداری) is the antonym.

Finicky (نفاست پسند) means fussy or 'choosy' (انتخاب میں سخت) about one's needs or requirements, especially regarding food. 'Easy-going' (ملنسار) is an antonym.