Synonyms MCQs with Answers & Explanations (Page 49)

A rationale (دلیل) is a set of reasons or a logical basis for a course of action. 'Justification' (جواز) is a direct synonym.

Ravening (لالچی) means extremely hungry and 'greedy' (حریص) for prey or food. 'Delirious' (بے ہوش) means in a disturbed state of mind.

To reassess (دوبارہ جائزہ لینا) means to 'evaluate anew' (نئے سرے سے اندازہ لگانا) or consider something again, especially if circumstances have changed.

A rebate (رعایت) is a 'partial refund' (جزوی واپسی) to someone who has paid too much for tax, rent, or a utility. 'Argument' (بحث) is 'debate'.

A rebuff (انکار) is an abrupt or ungracious rejection of an offer or advance. 'Snub' (جھڑکنا) is a direct synonym. 'Polish' (چمکا) is 'buff'.

Recherché (نایاب) is a French word meaning 'choice or rare' (منتخب یا نایاب), exquisite, or exotic. It implies something is sought out with care.

Reckless (لاپرواہ) means heedless of danger or consequences; 'rash' (جلد باز) or impulsive.

Reclamation (بازیافت) is the process of 'recovering possession' (قبضہ واپس لینا) or use of something, such as reclaiming wasteland or reclaiming baggage.

Reclusive (تنہا) means avoiding the company of other people; solitary. 'Hermitlike' (تارک الدنیا) is a direct synonym, describing someone who lives in seclusion. 'Elusive' (گریزاں) means hard to find.

To reconcile (مفاہمت کرنا) means to restore friendly relations between people or 'to bring into harmony' (ہم آہنگ کرنا) two conflicting ideas or facts. 'Disagreement' (اختلاف) is the antonym.

Recrimination (الزام تراشی) is 'an accusation in response to one from someone else' (الزام کے جواب میں الزام). It is a mutual exchange of accusations.

Redolence (خوشبو) can mean a strong, pleasant smell, but it also means a 'strong suggestion of' (واضح اشارہ) or a quality that strongly evokes a memory or feeling (e.g., 'redolent of the past').

Redundant (زائد) means not or no longer needed; 'unnecessary' (غیر ضروری) or superfluous.

To refute (تردید کرنا) means to 'disprove' (غلط ثابت کرنا) a statement or theory by providing contrary evidence. 'Reject' (مسترد کرنا) is close, but 'disprove' is more precise.

A regime (نظام حکومت) is a system or period of 'rule' (حکومت), especially an authoritarian one.

To regress (پیچھے ہٹنا) means to 'revert' (واپس لوٹنا) or return to a former, less developed state. 'Progress' is the antonym.

A rejoinder (جواب) is a 'reply' (جواب دینا) or response, especially a sharp or witty one.

Relative (نسبتی) means considered in relation or 'comparative' (تقابلی) proportion to something else. It is not absolute.

To relegate (درجہ کم کرنا) means to 'assign to an inferior position' (کم تر حیثیت دینا) or lower rank. 'To honor' (عزت دینا) is an antonym.

Reliance (انحصار) is 'dependence' (بھروسہ) on or trust in someone or something. 'Renunciation' (ترک کرنا) is 'relinquishment'.