Synonyms MCQs with Answers & Explanations (Page 78)

Moot (متنازعہ) means subject to debate, dispute, or uncertainty.
Obsequious (خوشامدی) means obedient or attentive to an excessive degree.
Controversial (متنازعہ) matches the meaning of "moot."
Invisible (غیر مرئی) means unable to be seen.
Unexpected (غیر متوقع) means not expected or regarded as likely to happen.

Predilection (رجحان) means a preference or special liking for something.
Hesitation (ہچکچاہٹ) means the action of pausing or hesitating before saying or doing something.
Repulsion (نفرت) means a feeling of intense distaste or disgust.
Preference (ترجیح) matches the meaning of "predilection."
Hastiness (جلدی) means excessive speed or urgency of movement or action.

Competence (قابلیت) means the ability to do something successfully or efficiently.
Ability (قابلیت) matches the meaning of "competence."
Competition (مقابلہ) means the activity or condition of striving to gain or win something by defeating others.
Compensation (معاوضہ) means something, typically money, awarded to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury.
Efficiency (کارکردگی) means achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

Adjunct (معاون) means a thing added to something else as a supplementary rather than an essential part.
Decree (حکم) means an official order issued by a legal authority.
Oath (قسم) means a solemn promise, often invoking a divine witness.
Adaptation (مطابقت) means the action or process of adapting or being adapted.
Addition (اضافہ) matches the meaning of "adjunct."

Whittle (گھٹانا) means to reduce something in size, amount, or extent by gradual degrees.
Decrease (کم کرنا) matches the meaning of "whittle."
Conceal (چھپانا) means to keep from sight; hide.
Renounce (ترک کرنا) means to formally declare one's abandonment of a claim, right, or possession.
Avoid (بچنا) means to keep away from or stop oneself from doing something.

Reiterate (دہرائی کرنا) means to say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.
Repeat (دہرائی کرنا) matches the meaning of "reiterate."
Conceal (چھپانا) means to keep from sight; hide.
Amplify (بڑھانا) means to make something larger or more powerful.
Suppress (دبانا) means to put an end to the activities of a person or group.

Ingratiate (اپنے آپ کو پسند کرانا) means to bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them.
Flatter (چاپلوسی کرنا) matches the meaning of "ingratiate."
Alienate (دور کرنا) means to cause someone to feel isolated or estranged.
Displease (ناخوش کرنا) means to make someone feel unhappy or unsatisfied.
Offend (رنجیدہ کرنا) means to cause someone to feel upset or annoyed.

Alleviate (ہلکا کرنا) means to make a problem, suffering, or pain less severe.
Mitigate (کم کرنا) matches the meaning of "alleviate."
Intensify (شدت دینا) means to make something stronger or more extreme.
Exacerbate (بدتر کرنا) means to make a problem worse.
Aggravate (خفا کرنا) means to make a situation or condition worse or more serious.

Obfuscate (مبہم کرنا) means to deliberately make something unclear or difficult to understand.
Confuse (پریشان کرنا) matches the meaning of "obfuscate."
Clarify (صاف کرنا) means to make a statement or situation less confused and more comprehensible.
Enlighten (روشنی ڈالنا) means to give someone greater knowledge and understanding about a subject or situation.
Simplify (آسان کرنا) means to make something simpler or easier to do or understand.

Cognizant (آگاہ) means having knowledge or being aware of something.
Conscious (باخبر) matches the meaning of "cognizant."
Oblivious (غافل) means not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one.
Unaware (بے خبر) means having no knowledge of a situation or fact.
Ignorant (نادان) means lacking knowledge or awareness in general.

Sycophant (چاپلوس) means a person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.
Flatterer (چاپلوس) matches the meaning of "sycophant."
Critic (نکتہ چینی کرنے والا) means a person who expresses an unfavorable opinion of something.
Enemy (دشمن) means a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.
Rival (مقابل) means a person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority.

Reclusive (تنہائی پسند) means avoiding the company of other people; solitary.
Withdrawn (تنہائی پسند) matches the meaning of "reclusive."
Sociable (ملنسار) means willing to talk and engage in activities with other people.
Outgoing (خوش مزاج) means socially confident and able to make friends easily.
Gregarious (اجتماعی) means fond of company; sociable.

Cursory (سرسری) means hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
Hasty (جلدی) matches the meaning of "cursory."
Detailed (تفصیلی) means containing a lot of information or details.
Thorough (مکمل) means complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial.
Careful (احتیاط سے) means making sure of avoiding potential danger, mishap, or harm; cautious.

Error (غلطی) refers to a mistake or a blunder.
Misadventure (حادثہ) means an unfortunate incident.
Misgiving (شبہ) means doubt or apprehension.
Ambiguity (ابہام) means uncertainty or inexactness.
Blunder (غلطی) is a synonym for error, as in "He made a blunder by miscalculating the total."

Ebullient (جوشیلے) means full of energy and enthusiasm.
Luscious (مزےدار) refers to something rich in taste or smell.
Arrogant (گھمنڈی) means having an exaggerated sense of one's abilities.
Suit (سوٹ) is not related to the concept of enthusiasm.
Enthusiastic (جوشیلے) aligns with ebullient, as in "She was ebullient about the concert."

Acrid (تلخ) refers to a strong, unpleasant taste or smell.
Bitter (کڑوا) also refers to sharpness in taste but not necessarily smell.
Unripe (کچا) means not fully developed or matured.
Dirty (گندا) refers to something unclean.
Pungent (تیز) is closely related to acrid, as in "The acrid smell of smoke was pungent."

Pow-wow (مشورہ) refers to a meeting or discussion, especially among Native Americans.
Gossip (چغلی) refers to casual or unconstrained conversation about others.
Meeting (ملاقات) is a gathering of people, but not specifically a discussion.
Elite (اشرافیہ) refers to a group of people considered superior.
Discussion (بحث) is synonymous with pow-wow, as in "They had a pow-wow to discuss the issues."

Badger (چڑانا) means to repeatedly ask someone to do something; pester.
Convince (قائل کرنا) means to persuade someone with arguments.
Attempt (کوشش) means to try to do something.
Persuade (قائل کرنا) is similar to convince but not as repetitive.
Pester (چڑانا) is synonymous with badger, as in "He badgered her until she agreed."

Cautiously (احتیاط سے) means doing something with care and attention.
Secretly (خفیہ طور پر) means doing something without others knowing.
Genuinely (واقعی) means sincerely or truly.
Somewhat (کچھ حد تک) means to some extent.
Carefully (احتیاط سے) is synonymous with cautiously, as in "She approached the situation cautiously."

Truculent (وحشی) means eager to argue or fight; aggressively defiant.
Trashy (فضول) refers to something of poor quality.
Servile (غلامانہ) means having an excessive willingness to serve others.
Juicy (رس دار) refers to something full of juice.
Ferocious (وحشیانہ) is synonymous with truculent, as in "The truculent dog was difficult to control."