Synonyms MCQs with Answers & Explanations (Page 40)

A memoir (یادداشت) is a historical account or 'biographical sketch' (سوانحی خاکہ) written from personal knowledge. 'Reminder' (یاد دہانی) is 'memo'.

Memorabilia (یادگاریں) are objects kept or collected because of their historical interest or as 'things worth remembering' (یاد رکھنے کے قابل چیزیں).

A menace (خطرہ) is a person or thing that is likely to cause harm. 'Threat' (دھمکی) is a direct synonym.

Mendacious (جھوٹا) means not telling the truth; lying. 'False' (غلط) is a direct synonym.

Mendicants (فقیر) are people who live by 'begging' (بھیک مانگنا).

As a verb, to mesh (جال بننا) means 'to combine harmoniously' (ہم آہنگی سے ملنا) or to fit together perfectly, like gears.

To mesmerize (مسحور کرنا) means to capture the complete attention of someone, as if 'to hypnotize' (ہپناٹائز کرنا) them.

A meteorologist (ماہر موسمیات) is an expert in meteorology. They are a 'weather forecaster' (موسم کی پیش گوئی کرنے والا).

Meticulous (محتاط) means showing great attention to detail; very careful. 'Painstaking' (محنتی) is a direct synonym. 'Careless' (لاپرواہ) is the antonym.

Micro (چھوٹا) is a prefix meaning 'small' (چھوٹا). 'Macro' is the prefix for 'big'.

To mince (قیمہ بنانا) means to cut up or grind food (especially meat) into very small pieces; 'to chop fine' (باریک کاٹنا).

Mirth (خوشی) is amusement, especially as expressed in laughter. 'Merriment' (شادمانی) is a direct synonym.

A misapprehension (غلط فہمی) is a misunderstanding or 'mistaken idea' (غلط خیال). 'Apprehension' (خدشہ) means 'anxiety'.

A miscreant (بدمعاش) is a person who has done something wrong or unlawful. 'Criminal' (مجرم) is a strong synonym.

A mite (چھوٹا کیڑا) is a tiny arachnid. It is also used to refer to a 'small object' (چھوٹی چیز) or a very small amount.

To mitigate (کم کرنا) means to make something (like pain or a bad situation) less severe, serious, or painful. 'Lessen' (گھٹانا) is a direct synonym.

Mockery (مذاق) is teasing and contemptuous language or behavior. 'Ridicule' (تضحیک) is a direct synonym. 'Respect' (عزت) is the antonym.

A mode (طریقہ) is a way or 'method' (طرز) in which something is done. It also means fashion or style.

Modest (شائستہ) means unassuming or 'humble' (عاجز) in the estimation of one's abilities. 'Pretentious' (دکھاوٹی) is the antonym.

To modify (ترمیم کرنا) means to make partial or minor 'changes' (تبدیلی کرنا) to something, often to 'improve' (بہتر بنانا) it.