Antonyms MCQs with Answers & Explanations (Page 36)

Opulent (امیرانہ) means ostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish. Wealthy (دولت مند) means having a great deal of money or assets; rich. Sumptuous (شاندار) means splendid and expensive-looking. Poor (غریب) means lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable or normal in a society. Drooping (لٹکانا) means bend or hang downwards limply. The opposite of rich is poor.

Sanctify (مقدس بنانا) means set apart as or declare holy; consecrate. Dedicate (وقف کرنا) means devote (time, effort, or oneself) to a particular task or purpose. Patronize (سرپرستی کرنا) means treat with an apparent kindness which betrays a feeling of superiority. Venerate (تعظیم کرنا) means regard with great respect; revere. Pollute (آلودہ کرنا) means contaminate (water, air, or a place) with harmful or poisonous substances. The opposite of making something holy is to contaminate or pollute it.

Challenge (چیلنج) means a task or situation that tests someone's abilities. Admire (تعریف کرنا) means regard with respect or approval. Favor (طرفداری) means approval, support, or liking. Praise (تعریف) means express warm approval or admiration of. Accept (قبول کرنا) means consent to receive or undertake (something offered). The opposite of challenging is accepting.

Tedious (اکتا دینے والا) means too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous. Lively (زندہ دل) means full of life and energy; active and outgoing. Lovely (پیارا) means exquisitely beautiful. Pleasant (خوشگوار) means giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment. Gay (خوش) means lighthearted and carefree. The opposite of dull is lively.

Commend (تعریف کرنا) means praise formally or officially. Defame (بدنام کرنا) means damage the good reputation of (someone); slander or libel. Condemn (مذمت کرنا) means express complete disapproval of, typically in public; censure. Defy (مزاحمت کرنا) means openly resist or refuse to obey. Censure (ملامت) means express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement. The opposite of praise is to criticize or censure.

Superficial (سطحی) means existing or occurring at or on the surface. Artificial (مصنوعی) means made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally. Shallow (اتھلا) means of little depth. Real (حقیقی) means actually existing or occurring; not imagined or pretended. Deep (گہرا) means extending far down or in. The opposite of superficial is deep.

Effete (کمزور) means (of a person) affected, overrefined, and ineffectual. Adamant (سخت) means refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind. Courageous (بہادر) means not deterred by danger or pain; brave. Bold (جری) means (of a person or manner) confident and courageous; showing an ability to take risks; audacious. Strong (طاقتور) means having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks. The opposite of weak is strong.

Serene (پرسکون) means calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil. Jovial (خوش مزاج) means cheerful and friendly. Agitated (مضطرب) means feeling or appearing troubled or nervous. Nervous (گھبرایا ہوا) means easily agitated or alarmed. Moving (منتقل) means in motion. The opposite of calm is agitated.

Dauntless (نڈر) means showing fearlessness and determination. Cautious (محتاط) means (of a person) careful to avoid potential problems or dangers. Thoughtful (غور و فکر کرنے والا) means showing consideration for the needs of other people. Adventurous (جرات مندانہ) means willing to take risks or try out new methods, ideas, or experiences. Weak (کمزور) means lacking the power to perform physically demanding tasks; having little physical strength or energy. The opposite of fearless is weak.

Chaffing (مزاح) means teasing or making jokes. Expensive (مہنگا) means costing a lot of money. Achieving (حاصل کرنا) means successfully bring about or reach (a desired objective or result) by effort, skill, or courage. Capitalistic (سرمایہ دارانہ) means supporting or based on the principles of capitalism. Serious (سنجیدہ) means solemn or thoughtful in character or manner. The opposite of joking is serious.

Tragic (غم انگیز) means causing or characterized by extreme distress or sorrow. Humorous (مزاحیہ) means causing amusement; funny or comic. Comic (مزاحیہ) means causing or meant to cause laughter. Light (ہلکا) means (of clothing or colours) pale. Funny (مضحکہ خیز) means causing laughter or amusement; humorous. The opposite of tragic is comic.

Exodus (ہجرت) means a mass departure of people. Restoration (بحالی) means the action of returning something to a former condition. Return (واپسی) means come or go back to a place or person. Home-coming (گھر واپسی) means an instance of returning home. Influx (آمد) means an arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things. The opposite of departure is arrival or influx.

Prevent (روکنا) means keep (something) from happening or arising. Excite (متحرک کرنا) means cause (someone) to feel very enthusiastic and eager. Invite (دعوت دینا) means make a polite or formal request to (someone) to do something. Incite (اکسانا) means encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behaviour). Support (حمایت کرنا) means give assistance to, enable to function or act. The opposite of preventing something is supporting or allowing it to happen.

Rugged (کھردرا) means (of ground or terrain) having a broken, rocky, and uneven surface. Delicate (نازک) means easily broken or damaged; fragile. Coarse (موٹا) means rough or harsh in texture. Tough (سخت) means strong enough to withstand adverse conditions or rough handling. Timid (بزدل) means showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened. The opposite of rough is delicate.

Edification (اصلاح) means the instruction or improvement of a person morally or intellectually. Lamentation (ماتم) means the passionate expression of grief or sorrow; weeping. Annotation (تشریح) means a note of explanation or comment added to a text or diagram. Segregation (علیحدگی) means the action or state of setting someone or something apart from other people or things. Corruption (بدعنوانی) means dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery. The opposite of moral improvement is corruption.

Innocent (بے گناہ) means not guilty of a crime or offense. Sinful (گناہ گار) means wicked and immoral. Deadly (مہلک) means causing or able to cause death. Guilty (مجرم) means responsible for a specified wrongdoing. Corruption (بدعنوانی) means dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery. The opposite of innocent is guilty.

Furtive (چور) means attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive. Open (کھلا) means allowing access, passage, or a view through an empty space. Straight (سیدھا) means extending or moving uniformly in one direction only; without a curve or bend. Unambiguous (واضح) means not open to more than one interpretation. Righteous (صادق) means morally right or justifiable. The opposite of secretive is open.

Secular (دنیاوی) means not connected with religious or spiritual matters. Spiritual (روحانی) means relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things. Religious (مذہبی) means relating to or believing in a religion. Moral (اخلاقی) means concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior. Open (کھلا) means allowing access, passage, or a view through an empty space. The opposite of worldly is religious.

Dear (عزیز) means expensive Cheap (سستا) means low in price; worth more than its cost. Worthless (بیکار) means having no real value or use. Priceless (انمول) means so precious that its value cannot be determined. Free (آزاد) means not under the control or power of someone else; able to act or think as one wants. The opposite of expensive is cheap.

Asceticism (ترک دنیا) means severe self-discipline and avoidance of all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons. Bliss (نعمت) means perfect happiness; great joy. Pleasure (مزہ) means a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment. Joy (خوشی) means a feeling of great pleasure and happiness. Trance (بے ہوشی) means a half-conscious state characterized by an absence of response to external stimuli, typically as induced by hypnosis or entered in shamanistic practices. The opposite of self-denial is pleasure.