Antonyms MCQs with Answers & Explanations

Supervise (نگرانی کرنا) means oversee carefully.
Overlook (نظر انداز کرنا) is the opposite—fail to notice.
Neglect (نظر انداز کرنا) is close, but “overlook” pairs well with “supervise.”
Misdirect (غلط رہنمائی کرنا) and Forget (بھول جانا) differ.

Sympathy (ہمدردی) means feelings of pity and support.
Enmity (عداوت) is the opposite—hostile feeling.
Apathy (بے حسی) is indifference, not hostility.
Cruelty (ظلم) and Abhorrence (گھن) differ.

Synthetic (مصنوعی) means man-made.
Natural (قدرتی) is the opposite—occurring in nature.
Cosmetic (آرائشی) and Plastic (پلاسٹک) are materials/qualities; Affable (خوش اخلاق) is unrelated.

Tacit (غیر ملفوظ/خاموشی سے سمجھا ہوا) means understood without being stated.
Oral (زبانی) contrasts by being spoken aloud.
Written (تحریری) also opposes tacitness, but the keyed choice is “Oral.”
Order (حکم) and Understanding (فہم/اتفاق) differ.

Tedious (بوریت پیدا کرنے والا) means too long, dull, or tiresome.
Pleasant (خوشگوار) is the opposite—enjoyable.
Lively (پُرجوش) is energetic; Lovely (دلکش) is attractive; Gay (پُرنشاط) is cheerful.

Tentative (عارضی/غیر قطعی) means provisional or uncertain.
Final (حتمی/قطعی) is the opposite—definite and settled.
Immediate (فوری) and Urgent (ہنگامی) are about time; Developed (ترقی یافتہ) differs.

Terrible (بہت بُرا/خوفناک) means extremely bad.
Delightful (خوشگوار) is the opposite—very pleasing.
Horrible/Hideous (خوفناک/بدصورت) are similar to terrible; Awesome (حیرت انگیز) isn’t the antonym here.

Terse (مختصر و جامع) means sparing in words.
Detailed (تفصیلی) is the opposite—giving many particulars.
Concise (مختصر) is similar to terse; Expressive (پُراثر) and Descriptive (بیان کُن) differ.

Theory (نظریہ) is a system of ideas to explain something.
Fact (حقیقت) is the opposite—something known or proved true.
Imagination (خیال آفرینی) and Thought (تفکر) are mental acts; Chance (اتفاق) is randomness.

Thoroughly (پوری طرح) means completely and carefully.
Superficially (سطحی طور پر) is the opposite—only on the surface.
Carefully (احتیاط سے) isn’t opposite; Casually (سرسری) is related to superficial but not the keyed pair; Freely (آزادانہ) differs.

Thrift (کفایت شعاری) means careful use of money/resources.
Waste (ضائع کرنا/فضول خرچی) is the opposite—use carelessly.
Invest (سرمایہ لگانا) and Purchase (خریدنا) are neutral acts; Destroy (تباہ کرنا) differs.

Tragedy (المیہ) is a serious drama with sorrowful events.
Comedy (مزاحیہ ڈرامہ) is the opposite—intended to amuse.
Calamity (سیلاب/مصیبت) is disaster, not a dramatic genre; Humorous (مزاحیہ) and Romance (عشقیہ) are genres/tones.

Tragic (الم ناک) means causing great sadness.
Funny (مزاحیہ/ہنسانے والا) is the opposite in tone.
Comic/Humorous (مزاحیہ) are similar to “funny”; Light (ہلکا پھلکا) is mild in tone.

Tranquil (پُرسکون) means calm and peaceful.
Agitated (مضطرب/پریشان) is the opposite—disturbed.
Noisy/Vociferous (شور مچانے والا) relate to loudness; Impatient (بے صبر) is different.

Transparent (شفاف) means allowing light to pass so objects are seen clearly.
Opaque (غیر شفاف) is the opposite—not letting light through.
Coloured (رنگین) and others are unrelated.

Trumpery (چمکیلی مگر نکمی چیز) means showy but worthless.
Treasure (خزانہ) is the opposite—something of great value.
Defeat (شکست) and Wastage (ضیاع) differ; Vague (مبہم) is unrelated.

Turbid (گدلا) means murky or cloudy (of liquid).
Clear (صاف/شفاف) is the opposite—free of cloudiness.
Hazy (دھندلا) is similar; Distinct (واضح) and Easy (آسان) differ.

Turbulent (پُر آشوب/متلاطم) means characterized by conflict or disorder.
Steady (مستحکم) is the opposite—calm and regular.
Turbid (گدلا) is about liquids; Violent (پُر تشدد) can overlap but isn’t antonym; Critical (نقّادانہ/خطرناک) differs.

Uncouth (بھدا/بدتمیز) means lacking good manners or refinement.
Courteous (شائستہ) is the opposite—polite.
Refined (مہذب) is also an antonym, but the keyed choice is “Courteous.”
Crude (کھردرا) and Awkward (بھدا) are similar to uncouth.

Underhand (خفیہ/دھوکے بازانہ) means done secretly and dishonestly.
Open (کھلا/علانیہ) is the opposite—transparent.
Secret (خفیہ) is a synonym; Cruel (سنگدل) and Quiet (خاموش) differ.