Synonyms MCQs with Answers & Explanations (Page 36)

Intimacy (قربت) is 'closeness' ( نزدیکی) in a relationship, implying a deep familiarity or affectionate connection. 'Primacy' (اولیت) means first importance. 'Lunacy' (پاگل پن) means madness.

Intractable (ضدی) means hard to control or deal with. 'Stubborn' (ہٹ دھرم) is a direct synonym. 'Tractable' or 'docile' is the antonym.

Intrepid (نڈر) means fearless, adventurous, and 'very brave' (بہت بہادر). 'Tepid' (نیم گرم), which sounds similar, means lukewarm.

Intricate (پیچیدہ) means very 'complicated' (الجھا ہوا) or detailed. 'Dispassionate' (غیر جذباتی) means impartial.

Intrinsic (باطنی) means belonging naturally or essentially to something (inherent). 'Gained' (حاصل کردہ) is an antonym (extrinsic). The provided options are poor, but 'Undivided' (غیر منقسم) is chosen, perhaps implying an intrinsic quality is part of the 'undivided' whole of an object.

To intrude (مداخلت کرنا) means to put oneself into a place or situation where one is unwelcome, which is 'to be in the way' (راستے میں آنا) or trespass.

Intuitive (وجدانی) means using or based on what one feels to be true without conscious reasoning. 'Instinctive' (فطری) is a direct synonym.

Inured (عادی) means to become accustomed to or hardened against something unpleasant. 'Sensitive' (حساس) means quick to respond to stimuli. (Note: These words are typically antonyms, but 'Sensitive' is the answer provided in the list).

Invalid (غلط) can mean 'unlawful' (غیر قانونی) (like an invalid license) or, in logic, 'not true' (جو سچ نہ ہو) or not sound (an invalid argument).

Inversion (الٹ) is the action of inverting something or the state of being inverted. It is a 'reversal' (الٹ پلٹ) of the normal order or position.

To be invested (نوازا) with a quality or power means to be 'endowed' (عطا کرنا) with it; to be formally given it.

Invincible (ناقابل شکست) means too powerful to be defeated or overcome. 'Impregnable' (ناقابل تسخیر) (unable to be captured) is a strong synonym. 'Vulnerable' (کمزور) is the antonym.

Irrevocable (ناقابل تنسیخ) means not able to be changed, reversed, or recovered. 'Unalterable' (ناقابل تبدیل) is a direct synonym.

Irritable (چڑچڑا) means easily annoyed or made angry. 'Grouchy' (بدمزاج) is a direct synonym. 'Drowsy' (نیند میں) means sleepy.

A jaunt (سیر) is a short excursion or journey made for pleasure. 'Outing' (تفریح) is a direct synonym. 'Tedious' (تھکا دینے والا) is an antonym.

To jeer (طعنہ زنی کرنا) is to make rude and mocking remarks. 'Sneer' (حقارت سے مسکرانا) and 'laugh at' (ہنسنا) mockingly are both strong synonyms.

To jeopardise (خطرے میں ڈالنا) means to put someone or something into a situation in which there is a danger of loss or harm. 'Endanger' (خطرناک بنانا) is a direct synonym. 'Protect' (حفاظت کرنا) is the antonym.

Jesting (مذاق کرنا) is the act of 'joking' (لطیفے سنانا) or speaking in a playful, humorous way.

Jittery (گھبرایا ہوا) means nervous, 'edgy' (پریشان), or unable to relax. 'Confident' (پراعتماد) is the antonym.

Jovial (خوش مزاج) means cheerful and friendly. 'Jolly' (ہنس مکھ) is a direct synonym.