Antonyms MCQs with Answers & Explanations

Hate (نفرت کرنا) means feel intense dislike.
Admire (سراہنا) is the opposite—regard with respect or approval.
Abhor (گھن کرنا) and Loathe (شدید نفرت کرنا) are synonyms of hate.
Concern (فکر) is unrelated. The antonym is "Admire."

Haughty (گھمنڈی) means arrogantly superior.
Humble (منکسر المزاج) is the opposite—modest and unassuming.
Pitiable (قابلِ ترحم) and Cowardly (بزدل) are different traits.
Scared (خائف) is fearful. The antonym is "Humble."

Hawk (جنگجو مزاج) in politics means a person favouring warlike policies.
Dove (امن پسند) is the opposite—one favouring peace.
Pacifist (امن کا حامی) is similar to a dove but is not the set’s paired opposite term.
Conciliation (مصالحہ) and Pigeon (کبوتر) are different. The antonym is "Dove."

Heighten (بڑھانا/شدت دینا) means to increase or intensify.
Decrease (کم کرنا) is the opposite, meaning to lessen.
Strengthen (مضبوط کرنا) increases power, not height/degree specifically.
Widen (پھیلانا) and Dissolve (تحلیل کرنا) are unrelated. The antonym is "Decrease."

Hesitate (ہچکچانا) means to pause before acting due to uncertainty.
Certain (یقینی/پر یقین) is the opposite mental state—sure and decided.
Confident (بااعتماد) overlaps but certainty targets the hesitation directly.
Proud (فخر مند) and Reluctant (نا رغبت) are different attitudes. The antonym is "Certain."

Hindrance (رکاوٹ) means something that obstructs.
Aid (مدد) is the opposite—help or support.
Cooperation (تعاون) assists but is broader; Agreement (اتفاق) and Persuasion (قائل کرنا) aren’t the direct opposite. The antonym is "Aid."

Hoard (ذخیرہ کرنا) means to store up for oneself.
Supply (فراہم کرنا) is the opposite in effect—give out or provide.
Accumulate (جمع کرنا) is a synonym.
Deposit (جمع کرانا) and Satisfy (تسلی دینا/سیر کرنا) aren’t true antonyms. The antonym is "Supply."

Holy (مقدس) means sacred.
Profane (غیر مقدس/بے حرمتی والا) is the opposite—secular or irreverent.
Orthodox (روایتی مذہبی) concerns doctrine; Offensive (کراہت انگیز) and Obnoxious (ناگوار) are about displeasure. The antonym is "Profane."

Host (noun) commonly means a large number (کثیر تعداد) or a person who entertains guests (میزبان).
A precise antonym would be “guest” (مہمان) or “few” (کم), which is not among the options.
Given the set, “Diffused” (پھیلا ہوا) is selected as the closest opposite only if “host” is read as a compact/collected mass—an imperfect fit.
Accomplice (ساتھی مجرم) and Enlarged/Spread don’t directly invert the noun sense. The closest available is "Diffused."

Hostile (دشمنانہ) means unfriendly or antagonistic.
Friendly (دوستانہ) is the opposite—kind and welcoming.
Belligerent (جنگجو) is similar to hostile.
Feverish (بخار والا) and Entertaining (دلچسپ) are unrelated. The antonym is "Friendly."

Humble (فروتن) means modest or not proud.
Proud (متکبر/فخر مند) is the opposite—having an over-high opinion of oneself.
Pompous (شاہانہ/خودنما) is boastful in style; Dominant (حاوی) and Despotic (جابر) concern power. The antonym is "Proud."

Humid (مرطوب) means containing a high amount of water vapour.
Dry (خشک) is the opposite—lacking moisture.
Meek (فرماں بردار) and Rude (بدتمیز) are traits; Oppressive (گھٹن پیدا کرنے والا) is a feeling. The antonym is "Dry."

Ignore (نظر انداز کرنا) means to pay no attention.
Accept (قبول کرنا) is the best opposite given—receive/acknowledge rather than overlook (ideally “heed/notice” would be exact).
Support (حمایت کرنا) and Favour (ترجیح دینا) are positive acts, not simple acknowledgment.
Redress (ازالہ کرنا) means set right. The antonym is "Accept."

Illegible (نا قابلِ مطالعہ/بدخط) means not clear enough to read.
Readable (قابلِ مطالعہ) is the opposite—legible.
Clear (صاف) is general clarity; Clean (صاف ستھرا) refers to cleanliness.
Imitable (قابل تقلید) is unrelated. The antonym is "Readable."

Illusory (وہم پر مبنی/دھوکہ دینے والا) means based on illusion; not real.
Real (حقیقی) is the opposite—actually existing.
Deceptive (فریب دہ) is a synonymic shade; Imaginary (خیالی) is not real; Certain (یقینی) concerns certainty. The antonym is "Real."

Illustrious (نامور/بہت مشہور) means well-known and respected.
Unknown (نامعلوم/نا معروف) is the opposite—without fame or recognition.
Uneducated (ان پڑھ), Uncivilised (غیر مہذب), and Unintelligent (کم عقل) are different qualities. The antonym is "Unknown."

Imitate (نقل کرنا) means to copy or emulate.
Originate (ایجاد کرنا/ابتدا کرنا) is the opposite—create something new.
Imagine (تصور کرنا) is to form a mental image; Immerse (ڈبونا/محو ہونا) and Douse (بجھانا/گیلا کرنا) are unrelated. The antonym is "Originate."

Immediate (فوری) means happening at once, without delay.
Delayed (تاخیر شدہ) is the opposite, meaning made to happen later.
Gradual (تدریجی) means step by step.
Leisurely (فراغ سے) means unhurried.
Slow (آہستہ) relates to speed, not timing certainty.

Immerse (ڈبونا/غوطہ لگانا) means to submerge in liquid or absorb deeply.
Disinter (قبر کشائی کرنا/نکالنا) is a “closest available” opposite—taking out from being covered, as opposed to submerging.
Douse (بھگو دینا) aligns with immerse, not opposite.
Engross (محو کرنا) is to absorb attention.
Disappear (غائب ہونا) is unrelated to submerging.

Impediment (رکاوٹ) means an obstacle.
Assistance (مدد) is the opposite, meaning help or support.
Ceremony (تقریب) and Officiousness (ناجائز مداخلت) are unrelated.
Peevishness (چڑچڑاپن) is a mood, not a barrier.