Synonyms MCQs with Answers & Explanations (Page 46)

Precise (عین) means marked by accuracy of expression or detail. 'Exact' (بالکل درست) is a direct synonym. 'Usually' (عام طور پر) and 'Occasionally' (کبھی کبھار) are unrelated.

A predicament (مشکل صورتحال) is a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation from which it is hard to escape. 'Difficulty' (مشکل) is a direct synonym. 'Pleasant situation' (خوشگوار صورتحال) is the antonym.

Prejudice (تعصب) is a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience. 'Bias' (جانبداری) is a direct synonym.

Premature (وقت سے پہلے) means occurring or done before the usual or proper time. 'Untimely' (بے وقت) is a direct synonym. 'Overdue' (تاخیر سے) is an antonym.

To be preoccupied (محو) means to be 'lost in thought' (خیالوں میں کھویا ہوا) and absorbed in something to the exclusion of other things.

A prerogative (اختیار) is a 'special right' (خصوصی حق) or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class.

A presentiment (پیشگی احساس) is an intuitive feeling about the future, especially one of foreboding. 'Hunch' (خدشہ) is a direct synonym.

Prestigious (باوقار) means having high status and inspiring respect or admiration. 'Honored' (معزز) is the best synonym. 'Notorious' (بدنام) means famous for bad reasons.

A pretense (بہانہ) is an attempt to make 'something pretended' (دکھاوے کی چیز) appear true; a claim not supported by fact. 'Sincerity' (خلوص) is the antonym.

A pretext (بہانہ) is a false reason or 'excuse' (عذر) given to justify an action and conceal the 'real reason' (اصلی وجہ).

Prior (سابقہ) means existing or coming before in time, order, or importance. 'Previous' (پچھلا) is a direct synonym.

A privilege (استحقاق) is a 'special right' (خصوصی مراعات) or advantage granted or available only to a particular person or group.

A proclivity (رجحان) is a 'tendency' (میلان) or natural inclination to choose or do something regularly. 'Aversion' (نفرت) is the antonym.

To procrastinate (ٹال مٹول کرنا) means to 'delay' (تاخیر کرنا) or postpone action, often out of laziness. 'Prompt' (فوری) is an antonym.

A proctor (نگران) is a person who monitors students during an examination; a 'supervisor of exams' (امتحانات کا نگران).

To procure (حاصل کرنا) means to 'obtain' (حاصل کرنا) or get something, especially with care or effort. 'Collect' (جمع کرنا) is similar but 'obtain' is more precise.

Prodigious (بہت بڑا) means remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree. 'Enormous' (عظیم) is a direct synonym.

To profane (بے حرمتی کرنا) means to 'treat with disrespect' (بے عزتی سے پیش آنا) something sacred or holy. 'Treat with respect' (عزت سے پیش آنا) is the antonym.

Proficient (ماہر) means competent or skilled in doing or using something. 'Expert' (ماہر) is a direct synonym.

Profuse (وافر) means abundant or plentiful. 'Lavish' (فیاضانہ) means rich or luxurious, implying abundance. 'Scarce' (نایاب) is the antonym.