Antonyms MCQs with Answers & Explanations

Gainsay (نفی کرنا/تردید کرنا) means to deny or contradict.
Affirm (تصدیق کرنا) is the opposite, meaning to state as true.
Reject (رد کرنا) is to refuse to accept, not necessarily contradict.
Appreciate (قدر کرنا) means value, and Lose (گنوا دینا) is unrelated. The antonym is "Affirm."

Gather (جمع کرنا) means to bring together.
Scatter (بکھیرنا) is the opposite, meaning to disperse.
Separate (جدا کرنا) means set apart, less direct than scatter.
Suspend (معطل کرنا) and Spend (خرچ کرنا) are unrelated. The antonym is "Scatter."

Glib (روان مگر سطحی) means fluent but insincere.
Halting (اٹکتا ہوا) is the opposite in delivery—hesitant, not smooth.
Modest (منکسر المزاج) is humble.
Dumb (گونگا) means unable to speak; Unwilling (ناراغب) is about desire. The antonym is "Halting."

Glut (افراط) means an excessive supply.
Dearth (قلّت) is the opposite, meaning scarcity.
Limit (حد) is a boundary, not lack.
Drain (نکال دینا) means remove; Supply (فراہم کرنا) is provision. The antonym is "Dearth."

Goblin (دیوچہلا/شیطانی بونا) is a mischievous or evil creature.
Angel (فرشتہ) is the opposite, a benevolent spirit.
Hermit (گوشہ نشین) lives in seclusion.
Traveller (مسافر) and Pilot (ہوائی جہاز کا پائلٹ) are professions/roles. The antonym is "Angel."

Gorgeous (نہایت خوبصورت) means very beautiful or splendid.
Plain (سادہ) is the opposite, meaning simple or not decorated.
Sumptuous (پُرتکلف) is lavish; Fashionable (فیشن کے مطابق) is stylish.
Desperate (بے بس/مایوس) is unrelated. The antonym is "Plain."

Gradually (بتدریج) means slowly over time.
Suddenly (اچانک) is the opposite, meaning all at once.
Hastily (جلدی جلدی) means quickly, not necessarily abrupt.
Thoughtlessly (بغیر سوچے سمجھے) and Impulsively (جذباتی طور پر) aren’t temporal opposites. The antonym is "Suddenly."

Gratuitous (بلا معاوضہ/بلا وجہ) means given free or uncalled-for.
Paid (ادا شدہ) is the opposite in the payment sense.
Warranted (جائز) contrasts the “uncalled-for” sense, but the keyed best fit here is “Paid.”
Frank (صاف گو) and Pithy (مختصر مگر بامعنی) are unrelated. The antonym is "Paid."

Gratuity (بخشیِش/انعامی رقم) is a tip or bonus payment.
Discount (رعایت) is a reduction in price—the opposite effect financially (a deduction vs. an addition).
Wages (اجرت) and Stipend (وظیفہ) are regular payments; Annuity (سالانہ وظیفہ) is periodic income. The antonym is "Discount."

Gregarious (ملنسار) means sociable, fond of company.
Antisocial (غیر سماجی) is the opposite—avoiding social interaction.
Glorious (شاندار) and Horrendous (خوفناک) are unrelated.
Anticipatory (پیشگی) concerns timing. The antonym is "Antisocial."

Grim (سخت/بھیانک) means forbidding or depressing.
Delightful (خوشگوار) is the opposite—pleasant and charming.
Serious (سنجیدہ) isn’t necessarily grim.
Satisfying (تسلی بخش) and Painful (تکلیف دہ) are different evaluations. The antonym is "Delightful."

Grotesque (غیر معمولی طور پر بدشکل) means comically or repulsively distorted.
Natural (فطری/قدرتی) is the opposite—normal, not distorted.
Familiar (جانا پہچانا) is known; Imaginary (خیالی) and Hateful (قابل نفرت) differ in sense. The antonym is "Natural."

Guile (عیاری/مکاری) means sly or cunning intelligence.
Candour (صاف گوئی) is the opposite—open honesty.
Conduct (چال چلن) is behaviour; Pilot (ہوائی جہاز کا پائلٹ) is a profession.
Informal (غیر رسمی) relates to style. The antonym is "Candour."

Guilty (مجرم) means responsible for a specified wrongdoing.
Innocent (بے گناہ) is the opposite—free from guilt.
Pure (پاک) and Virtuous (نیک) are moral qualities; Angelic (فرشتوں سا) is figurative. The antonym is "Innocent."

Haggard (نحیف و نزار/بدحال) means looking exhausted and unwell.
Plump (فربہ/تندرست مائل) is the opposite appearance—well-filled and healthy-looking.
Inspired (باالہام) and Shrewd (چالاک) are unrelated; Maidenly (پاک دامن/شرمیلا) concerns demeanor. The antonym is "Plump."

Hamper (رکاوٹ ڈالنا) means to impede or hold back.
Release (رہا کرنا) is the opposite—set free/allow to proceed.
Open (کھولنا) is not a general antonym here.
Hold (پکڑنا) and Hasten (تیز کرنا) differ in sense. The antonym is "Release."

Hamstring (مفلوج کرنا/طاقت چھیننا) means to cripple or render ineffective.
Strengthen (مضبوط کرنا) is the opposite—make effective and strong.
Enlarge (بڑا کرنا), Stimulate (ابھارنا), and Awaken (بیدار کرنا) aren’t precise antonyms. The antonym is "Strengthen."

Hapless (بدنصیب) means unfortunate.
Lucky (خوش قسمت) is the opposite—favoured by fortune.
Kind (مہربان) and Helpful (مددگار) are traits; Futile (بے سود) is ineffective. The antonym is "Lucky."

Happiness (خوشی) means a state of well-being and joy.
Grief (غم) is the opposite—deep sorrow.
Contentment (اطمینان) and Beatitude (سعادت) are near in meaning to happiness.
Renunciation (ترک) is giving up something. The antonym is "Grief."

Harmony (ہم آہنگی) means agreement or concord.
Discord (بے آہنگی/اختلاف) is the opposite—lack of agreement.
Friction (چپقلش) is tension; Hatred (نفرت) and Enmity (دشمنی) are hostility. The antonym is "Discord."