Synonyms MCQs with Answers & Explanations (Page 35)

Infliction (تکلیف پہنچانا) is the action of imposing something unpleasant or unwelcome on someone. 'Imposition' (نفاذ) is the most direct synonym.

Infrastructure (بنیادی ڈھانچہ) refers to the basic physical and 'organizational composition' (تنظیمی ڈھانچہ) needed for a society or enterprise to function (e.g., roads, power, buildings).

To infringe (خلاف ورزی کرنا) means to actively 'break' (توڑنا) or violate the terms of a law, agreement, or right (e.g., copyright infringement). 'Forfeit' (ضائع کرنا) means to lose something as a penalty.

Ingenuous (سادہ لوح) describes a person who is innocent, simple, and 'naive' (ناتجربہ کار). 'Cunning' (مکار) and 'Sophisticated' (تجربہ کار) are antonyms. (Do not confuse with 'ingenious', which means clever).

To inhabit (رہنا) a place means 'to live' (آباد ہونا) or dwell in it as a person, animal, or group.

An inquest (تحقیقات) is a judicial inquiry or 'investigation' (تفتیش) to ascertain the facts relating to an incident, most commonly a sudden death.

Inquisitive (متجسس) means having or showing a strong interest in learning things; 'curious' (پوچھ گچھ کرنے والا).

Insanity (پاگل پن) is the state of being seriously mentally ill. 'Madness' (دیوانگی) is a direct synonym. 'Clarity' (وضاحت) and 'Wisdom' (عقل) are antonyms.

Insatiable (ناقابل تسکین) describes an appetite or desire that is impossible to satisfy. 'Greedy' (لالچی) is a strong synonym, implying an endless desire for more.

Insensate (بے حس) means lacking physical sensation or lacking compassion. 'Unfeeling' (سنگدل) is a direct synonym. 'Ruthless' (بے رحم) is a related concept but 'unfeeling' is more precise.

Instantaneous (فوری) means occurring or done in an instant. 'Immediate' (بلا تاخیر) is the most direct synonym.

To instigate (اکسانا) means to bring about or initiate an action or event, often a bad one. 'Prompt' (آمادہ کرنا) or to 'cause' is the best synonym.

Integral (لازمی) means 'necessary' (ضروری) to make a whole complete; fundamental or 'essential' (بنیادی).

To integrate (ضم کرنا) means to combine one thing with another so they become a whole. 'Unite' (متحد کرنا) is a direct synonym.

Intemperate (بے اعتدال) means having or showing a lack of self-control; 'unrestrained' (بے لگام). 'Temperate' (معتدل) is the antonym.

An interdict (ممانعت) is an authoritative prohibition or ban. It is a 'decree forbidding something' (کسی چیز سے منع کرنے کا حکم).

An interface (انٹرفیس) is a point where two systems meet and interact. In computing, it is the 'connecting device' (جوڑنے والا آلہ) or program (like a GUI) that allows a user to communicate with a computer.

An interjection (حرف ندا) is an abrupt remark or 'exclamation' (感嘆詞) made as an interruption (e.g., 'Oh!', 'Wow!'). 'Interfere' (مداخلت کرنا) is 'interruption' or 'intercession'.

Intermediate (درمیانی) means coming between two things in time, place, order, or degree. 'Situated between' (درمیان میں واقع) is the literal definition.

To interpolate (داخل کرنا) means to 'insert' (شامل کرنا) something (like a word) into a text, often altering it. It also means to estimate a value between two known values.