HEC (Higher Education Commission) · Law-GAT
Practice verified Synonyms MCQs with Answers & Explanations for Law-GAT preparation. Featuring solved questions, detailed explanations, and past paper answers (Page 34).
Vocabulary · English
To indicate (ظاہر کرنا) means to point out or 'show' (دکھانا). It also means to be a sign of.
Indicative (علامت) means serving as a sign or indication of something. It is 'suggestive of' (کا اشارہ) a particular state.
To indict (الزام لگانا) someone is to formally 'accuse' (مجرم قرار دینا) them of or charge them with a serious crime.
An indictment (فرد جرم) is a formal 'accusation' (الزام) or charge of a serious crime. 'Exoneration' (بریت) is the antonym.
Indigenous (مقامی) means originating or occurring naturally in a particular place. 'Native' (باشندہ) is a direct synonym.
Indigent (مفلس) means poor or needy. 'Penurious' (تنگ دست) is a strong synonym, meaning extremely poor. 'Affluent' (امیر) is the antonym.
An indignity (ذلت) is treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or lose dignity. It is a form of 'insult' (توهین) or humiliation.
Indiscriminate (بلا امتیاز) means done at random, without careful judgment. 'Unselective' (غیر منتخب) is a direct synonym. 'Careful' (محتاط) and 'Biased' (متعصب) are antonyms.
To indite (تحریر کرنا) is an archaic word meaning to 'put into writing' (لکھنا) or compose text. It is not to be confused with 'indict' (الزام لگانا).
Indolence (سستی) is avoidance of activity or exertion; 'laziness' (کاہلی).
To induce (مائل کرنا) means to succeed in persuading someone, or to 'cause' (سبب بننا) or bring about an action or state.
Indulgence (نرمی) is the act of allowing oneself or another to enjoy a special pleasure. It often implies 'too much love' (بہت زیادہ پیار) or leniency.
To indurate (سخت کرنا) means to make hard or 'harden' (سخت ہو جانا), either physically or emotionally (to make unfeeling). 'Flexible' (لچکدار) is an antonym.
Inertia (جمود) is a tendency to do nothing or to remain unchanged. 'Sluggishness' (سستی) or lethargy is the best synonym. 'Agility' (پھرتی) is the antonym.
Inevitable (ناگزیر) means certain to happen and unavoidable. It is something 'that must happen' (جس کا ہونا لازمی ہو).
To be infatuated (فریفتہ) is to be possessed by an intense but short-lived passion or admiration for someone. 'Fascinated' (سحر زدہ) is a strong synonym. 'Indifferent' (لاپرواہ) is an antonym.
An inference (نتیجہ) is a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning. It is a 'reasoned deduction' (منطقی نتیجہ) made from available facts. 'Idea' (خیال) is too general.
Infested (بھرا ہوا) means to be present in large numbers, typically so as to cause damage or disease. 'Full of' (سے بھرا ہوا) in a negative context is the closest meaning.
An infidel (کافر) is an archaic and often derogatory term for a person who does not believe in a particular religion. 'Unbeliever' (بے دین) is the literal definition. 'Conformist' (روایت پسند) is someone who follows established norms.
Infinite (لامحدود) means limitless or 'endless' (بے پایان) in space, extent, or size. 'Indefinite' (غیر معینہ) means not clearly defined, which is different.
