Antonyms MCQs with Answers & Explanations (Page 32)

Knowledge (علم) means facts, information, and skills acquired by a person through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject. Illiteracy (جہالت) means the inability to read or write. Foolishness (حماقت) means lack of good sense or judgment; stupidity. Backwardhess (پسماندگی) means having made less progress than is normal or expected. Ignorance (جہالت) means lack of knowledge or information.

Degenerate (زوال پذیر ہونا) means to decline or deteriorate physically, mentally, or morally. Create (تخلیق کرنا) means bring (something) into existence. Restore (بحال کرنا) means to bring back or re-establish. Reproduce (تولید کرنا) means to produce again. Progress (ترقی کرنا) means to move forward or onward in space or time.

Nadir (پست ترین نقطہ) means the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization. Liberty (آزادی) means the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views. Progress (ترقی) means forward or onward movement towards a destination. Modernity (جدیدیت) means the quality or condition of being modern. Zenith (عروج) means the time at which something is most powerful or successful.

Wreck (تباہ کرنا) means to destroy or severely damage (a structure or vehicle). Make (بنانا) means to create or construct (an object or substance). Build (تعمیر کرنا) means to construct (something, typically a building, road, or bridge). Relieve (آرام دینا) means cause (pain, distress, or difficulty) to become less severe or serious. Restore (بحال کرنا) means to bring back or re-establish (a previous state or condition).

Deliberate (جان بوجھ کر) means done consciously and intentionally. Premeditated (پہلے سے طے شدہ) means (of an action) thought out or planned beforehand. Methodical (منظم) means done according to a systematic or established form of procedure. Sparking (چمکانا) means producing sparks of fire or electricity. Impulsive (جذباتی) means acting or done without forethought.

Flaccid (ڈھیلا) means (of part of the body) soft and hanging loosely or limply; not firm. Upright (سیدھا) means vertically upward. Uneven (ناہموار) means not level or flat. Tough (سخت) means strong enough to withstand adverse conditions or rough handling. Taut (تنگ) means stretched or pulled tight; not slack.

Foreigner (اجنبی) means a person born in or coming from a country other than one's own. Stranger (اجنبی) means a person whom one does not know or recognize. Alien (غیر ملکی) means belonging to a foreign country or nation. National (قومی) means belonging to a particular nation. Native (مقامی) means a person born in a specified place or associated with a particular region or country.

Avoidance (اجتناب) means the action of keeping away from or not doing something. Possession (قبضہ) means the state of having, owning, or controlling something. Passion (جذبہ) means strong and barely controllable emotion. Power (طاقت) means the ability to do something or act in a particular way, especially as a faculty or quality. Pursuit (تعاقب) means the action of following or pursuing someone or something.

Impound (ضبط کرنا) means seize and take legal custody of (something, especially a vehicle, goods, or documents) because of an infringement of a law. Generate (پیدا کرنا) means produce (something). Strengthen (مضبوط کرنا) means make or become stronger. Stimulate (تحریک دینا) means encourage activity or development of (a place or thing). Release (رہا کرنا) means allow or enable to escape from confinement; set free.

Languid (سست) means (of a person, manner, or gesture) displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed. Smart (ہوشیار) means having or showing a quick-witted intelligence. Fast (تیز) means moving or capable of moving at high speed. Ferocious (سنگدل) means savagely fierce, cruel, or violent. Energetic (توانا) means showing or involving great activity or vitality.

Comply (تعمیل کرنا) means to act according to an order, set of rules, or request. Agree (اتفاق کرنا) means have the same opinion about something; concur. Disagree (اختلاف کرنا) means have or express a different opinion. Deny (انکار کرنا) means state that one refuses to admit the truth or existence of. Refuse (انکار کرنا) means indicate or show that one is not willing to do something.

Baulk (رکاوٹ ڈالنا) means hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking. Admire (تعریف کرنا) means regard with respect or approval. Strengthen (مضبوط بنانا) means make or become stronger. Clamor (شور) means a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently. Encourage (حوصلہ افزائی کرنا) means give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).

Stringent (سخت) means strict, precise, and exacting, especially with rules or regulations. Magnanimous (سخی) means very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful. Vehement (شدید) means showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense. General (عام) means affecting or concerning all or most people, places, or things; widespread. Lenient (نرم دل) means more merciful or tolerant than expected.

Plentiful (کثرت) means existing in large quantities; abundant. Scarce (نایاب) means insufficient for the demand; rare or limited in quantity. Abundant (کثیر) means existing or occurring in large amounts. Ample (کافی) means enough or more than enough; plentiful. Sufficient (کافی) means adequate quantity, quality, or degree.

Prosper (کامیاب ہونا) means to succeed or thrive, especially in financial or economic terms. Decline (کم ہونا) means to decrease or diminish in quality, quantity, or strength. Thrive (پھلنا پھولنا) means to grow or develop well or vigorously. Flourish (پھلنا) means to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way. Deteriorate (بگڑنا) means to become progressively worse.

Virtuous (نیک) means having or showing high moral standards. Immoral (غیر اخلاقی) means not conforming to accepted standards of morality. Righteous (راستباز) means morally right or justifiable. Noble (شریف) means having or showing fine personal qualities or high moral principles. Ethical (اخلاقی) means relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.

Circumvent (چالاکی سے بچنا) means to find a way around an obstacle or to overcome an issue cleverly. Confront (سامنا کرنا) means to face up to and deal with a problem or difficult situation. Engage (مشغول ہونا) means to participate or become involved in. Conform (مطابق ہونا) means to comply with rules, standards, or laws. Avoid (بچنا) means to keep away from or stop oneself from doing something.

Gregarious (اجتماعی) means fond of company; sociable. Introverted (درون ذات) means shy or reserved; preferring solitary activities. Sociable (ملنسار) means willing to talk and engage in activities with others. Outgoing (باہمی) means friendly and socially confident. Friendly (دوستانہ) means kind and pleasant to others.

Beneficial (مفید) means producing good results or helpful effects. Detrimental (نقصان دہ) means tending to cause harm. Helpful (مددگار) means giving or ready to give help. Advantageous (مفید) means involving or creating favorable circumstances that increase the chances of success or effectiveness. Profitable (منافع بخش) means yielding profit or financial gain.

Augment (بڑھانا) means to make something greater by adding to it; to increase. Diminish (کم کرنا) means to make or become less. Increase (بڑھانا) means to become or make greater in size, amount, or degree. Enhance (بہتر بنانا) means to intensify, increase, or improve the quality, value, or extent of. Expand (پھیلانا) means to increase in size, number, or importance.