Antonyms MCQs with Answers & Explanations

Undertaking (عہد/وعدہ) means a promise or pledge.
Denial (انکار) is the opposite—refusal to accept or promise.
Refusal (انکار) is also close, but the keyed option is “Denial.”
Resignation (استعفیٰ) and Trial (آزمائش) are unrelated.

Universal (عالمگیر) means applicable everywhere.
Narrow (تنگ/محدود) is the opposite—limited in scope.
Regional (علاقائی) also contrasts, but the keyed choice is “Narrow.”
Miniature (بہت چھوٹا) and Subsidiary (ثانوی) differ.

Unravel (سلجھانا/راز کھولنا) means disentangle or solve.
Lose (کھو دینا/گم کر دینا) contrasts the idea of successfully resolving—fail to keep track or to find the answer.
Solve (حل کرنا) is a synonym; Real (حقیقی) and Fictitious (فرضی) are unrelated.

Unrealistic (غیر حقیقت پسندانہ) means not sensible or practical.
Reasonable (معقول) is the opposite—fair and sensible.
Actual (حقیقی) concerns existence; Visionary (خیالی) isn’t an antonym here; Natural (قدرتی) differs.

Unruly (بے قابو/بے قاعدہ) means disorderly.
Ruly (قاعدہ مند) is the opposite—well-disciplined.
Docile (فرماں بردار) is compliant but not the exact lexical pair; Singular (غیر معمولی) and Savoury (لذیذ) are unrelated.

Unstable (غیر مستحکم) means not steady or secure.
Constant (مستقل) is the opposite—unchanging and reliable.
Steady (مستحکم) also contrasts but keyed is “Constant.”
Changing (تبدیل پذیر) and Stagnant (جامد) differ.

Unsullied (بے داغ/پاکیزہ) means not spoiled or made impure.
Foul (ناپاک/گندا) is the opposite—dirty or tainted.
Stainless (بد داغ) is a synonym; Visible (نظر آنے والا) and Strong (قوی) are unrelated.

Untenable (ناقابلِ دفاع) means not defendable (of a position).
Supportable (قابلِ حمایت/قابلِ دفاع) is the opposite—able to be defended.
Positive (مثبت), Wordy (لفّاظ) and Tender (نرم) are unrelated.

Urban (شہری) means relating to a city.
Rural (دیہی) is the opposite—relating to the countryside.
Provincial (صوبائی) and Pastoral (چرواہے/دیہاتی) are related but not the standard pair; Country-made (دیسی ساخت) is off-topic.

Vague (مبہم) means unclear or indefinite.
Definite (واضح/متعین) is the opposite—precise and clear.
Known (معروف), Published (شائع شدہ), and Popular (مقبول) are unrelated.

Validate (درست ثابت کرنا/سند دینا) means confirm the truth or validity.
Disprove (غلط ثابت کرنا) is the opposite—show to be false.
Authenticate (اصلیت ثابت کرنا) is similar to validate; Spurious (جعلی) is an adjective, not an action; Legalise (قانونی بنانا) differs.

Valuable (قیمتی) means of great value.
Inferior (کمتر) is the opposite in quality/rank among the choices.
Worthless (بے قیمت) is also an antonym but not the keyed option.
Invaluable (بے حد قیمتی) is emphatically valuable; Lowly (ادنیٰ) differs.

Vanity (خود پسندی/ریا) means excessive pride in appearance or achievements.
Modesty (انکساری/حیا) is the opposite—humble view of oneself.
Kindness (مہربانی) and Compassion (ہمدردی) are virtues but not direct antonyms; Moderation (اعتدال) differs.

Vanquish (شکست دینا) means defeat thoroughly.
Surrender (ہتھیار ڈال دینا) is the opposite action—yield instead of defeating.
Debase (گرا دینا), Destroy (تباہ کرنا), and Ruin (برباد کرنا) are not antonyms here.

Venerate (تعظیم کرنا/قدر کرنا) means regard with great respect.
Abuse (گالی دینا/بدسلوکی کرنا) is the opposite—treat with contempt or insult.
Defame (بدنام کرنا) and Criticise (تنقید کرنا) also oppose respect but the keyed choice is “Abuse.”
Accuse (الزام لگانا) differs.

Victor (فاتح) means the winner.
Vanquished (مغلوب) is the opposite—the defeated party.
Successor (جانشین) and Inheritor (وارث) are unrelated; Grace (فضل) differs.

Vie (مقابلہ کرنا) means compete eagerly.
Yield (جھک جانا/ہتھیار ڈالنا) is the opposite—give way rather than compete.
Guard (نگہبانی کرنا), Maintain (برقرار رکھنا), and Discover (کھوج لگانا) are unrelated.

Autonomy (خودمختاری) means independence or self-governance. Submissiveness (تسلیم) means being compliant or obedient. Subordination (ماتحتی) means being lower in rank or position. Slavery (غلامی) means being owned and controlled by another. Dependence (انحصار) means relying on someone or something else for support.

Recede (پیچھے ہٹنا) means to go or move back or further away from a previous position. Rush (جلدی) means to move forward quickly. Approach (قریب آنا) means to come near or nearer to someone or something in distance. Forward (آگے) means onward or ahead.

Tragedy (المیہ) is an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress, such as a serious accident, crime, or natural catastrophe. Humorous (مزاحیہ) means causing laughter and amusement. Romance (رومانس) means a feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love. Calamity (آفت) means an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress. Comedy (مزاحیہ) means a genre of dramatic work that is amusing and satirical in its tone, mostly having cheerful ending.