Synonyms MCQs with Answers & Explanations (Page 45)

Placid (پرسکون) means not easily upset or excited; peaceful. 'Calm' (پُرامن) is a direct synonym. 'Rough' (ناہموار) is an antonym.

A plaintiff (مدعی) is the person who 'sues' (مقدمہ دائر کرتا ہے) or brings a case against another in a court of law. 'Defendant' (مدعا علیہ) is the person being sued.

A platitude (گھسی پٹی بات) is a 'commonplace' (عام فہم) or trite remark, especially one used as if it were fresh or profound.

Platonic (افلاطونی) means 'intellectual' (عقلی) and spiritual, without physical or romantic desire (e.g., a platonic relationship).

A pledge (عہد) is a solemn promise or undertaking. 'An oath' (ایک قسم) is a direct synonym.

Plenary (مکمل) means 'full' (پورا) or complete. A plenary session is one attended by all participants at a conference. 'Limited' (محدود) is the antonym.

To pluck (توڑنا) means to 'gather or remove something' (اکٹھا کرنا یا ہٹانا) by quickly pulling it (e.g., pluck a flower, pluck eyebrows). As a noun, 'pluck' means courage (see 'Grit').

To plunge (غوطہ لگانا) means to jump or 'dive' (چھلانگ لگانا) quickly and energetically, especially into water.

A polemic (بحث) is a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something. It is a 'controversial debate' (متنازعہ بحث).

To pollute (آلودہ کرنا) means to contaminate with harmful substances. 'To soil' (گندا کرنا) or make dirty is a direct synonym. 'Disinfect' (جراثیم سے پاک کرنا) is an antonym.

A polymath (ہمہ دان) is a person of wide-ranging knowledge or learning. 'Great scholar' (عظیم عالم) is the best description. 'Ignorant' (جاہل) is the antonym.

To ponder (غور کرنا) means to think about or 'consider' (سوچنا) something carefully and at length.

Ponderous (بھاری) means slow and clumsy because of great weight. It can also mean 'dull' (سست) or laborious (a ponderous speech). 'Thoughtful' (سوچنے والا) is 'pensive'.

Posh (پرتعیش) is an informal word meaning 'elegant' (نفیس), stylish, and luxurious.

A potsherd (ٹھیکری) is a broken 'fragment of pottery' (مٹی کے برتن کا ٹکڑا), especially one found at an archaeological site.

Pre-eminent (ممتاز) means surpassing all others; very distinguished. 'Outstanding' (نمایاں) is a direct synonym.

Precarious (غیر یقینی) means not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse. It describes something that is uncertain or 'risky' (خطرناک). 'Dilapidated' (خستہ حال) means in disrepair.

Preceding (سابقہ) means 'coming earlier' (پہلے آنے والا) in time, order, or position. 'Coming after' (بعد میں آنے والا) and 'Succeeding' (اگلا) are antonyms.

Precipitation (بارش) in a weather context refers to any form of water (like rain, snow, or hail) that falls to the earth. 'Fall of rain' (بارش کا گرنا) is the most common example. 'Evaporation' (بخارات) is the opposite process.

A précis (خلاصہ) is a concise 'summary' (خلاصہ) of a text, retaining its main points and order. 'Elaborate' (تفصیلی) is the opposite.