Antonyms MCQs with Answers & Explanations (Page 37)

Predilection (رجحان) means a preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something. Attraction (کشش) means the action or power of evoking interest, pleasure, or liking for someone or something. Denial (انکار) means the action of denying something. Concealment (اختفا) means the action of keeping something secret or preventing it from being known. Aversion (نفرت) means a strong dislike or disinclination. The opposite of preference is dislike or aversion.

Apposite (مناسب) means appropriate; apt. Inconsistent (متضاد) means not staying the same throughout. Intemperate (بے اعتدال) means having or showing a lack of self-control; immoderate. Inappropriate (نامناسب) means not suitable or fitting in the circumstances. Irregular (بے قاعدہ) means contrary to the rules or usual practice. The opposite of appropriate is inappropriate.

Jettison (پھینکنا) means throw or drop (something) from an aircraft or ship. Rejoice (خوشی منانا) means feel or show great joy or delight. Surrender (تسلیم کرنا) means stop resisting an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority. Defend (دفاع کرنا) means resist an attack made on (someone or something); protect from harm. Accept (قبول کرنا) means consent to receive or undertake (something offered). The opposite of throwing away is accepting.

Persistent (مستقل) means continuing to exist or occur over a prolonged period. Steady (مسلسل) means firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving. Enduring (پائیدار) means lasting over a period of time; durable. Obstinate (ضدی) means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so. Wavering (ڈگمگانا) means move in a quivering way; flicker. The opposite of steady is wavering.

Scold (جھڑکنا) means rebuke someone angrily. Rebuke (ڈانٹنا) means express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions. Enamor (مفتون ہونا) means be filled with a feeling of love for. Criticize (تنقید کرنا) means express disapproval of (someone or something) on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes. Praise (تعریف کرنا) means express warm approval or admiration of. The opposite of scolding is praising.

Podgy (موٹا) means somewhat fat. Short (مختصر) means of small length. Slim (پتلا) means gracefully thin. Thin (دبلا) means having little fat or flesh. Weak (کمزور) means lacking the power to perform physically demanding tasks; having little physical strength or energy. The opposite of fat is thin.

Segregation (علیحدگی) means the action or state of setting someone or something apart from other people or things. Appreciation (تعریف) means recognition of the good qualities of someone or something. Union (اتحاد) means the action or fact of joining or being joined, especially in a political context. Cohesion (اتحاد) means the action or fact of forming a united whole. Integration (انضمام) means the act of combining or adding parts to make a working whole. The opposite of separation is integration.

Jittery (گھبرایا ہوا) means nervous or unable to relax. Tense (تنگ) means stretched tight or rigid. Shaky (لرزاں) means trembling or unsteady. Bold (جری) means confident and courageous; showing an ability to take risks; audacious. Profuse (وافر) means plentiful; abundant. The opposite of nervous is bold.

Exasperate (تنگ کرنا) means irritate and frustrate (someone) intensely. Belittle (کم کرنا) means make (someone or something) seem unimportant. Annoy (تنگ کرنا) means irritate (someone); make (someone) a little angry; irk. Tarnish (داغدار کرنا) means lose or cause to lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture. Please (خوش کرنا) means cause (someone) to feel happy and satisfied. The opposite of irritating is pleasing.

Sordid (گھٹیا) means involving ignoble actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt. Steady (مستقل) means firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving. Satisfying (تسلی بخش) means giving pleasure or contentment. Generous (سخی) means showing a readiness to give more of something, as money or time, than is strictly necessary or expected. Splendid (شاندار) means magnificent; very impressive. The opposite of morally distasteful is splendid or generous.

Grim (سنگین) means forbidding or uninviting. Serious (سنجیدہ) means solemn or thoughtful in character or manner. Painful (تکلیف دہ) means affected with pain. Delightful (خوشگوار) means causing delight; charming. Satisfying (تسلی بخش) means giving pleasure or contentment. The opposite of forbidding is delightful.

Deplete (کم کرنا) means use up the supply or resources of. Refund (واپس کرنا) means pay back (money), typically to a customer who is not satisfied with goods or services bought. Fulfil (پورا کرنا) means bring to completion or reality; achieve or realize (something desired, promised, or predicted). Recover (بحال کرنا) means return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength. Replenish (دوبارہ بھرنا) means restore (something) to a former condition. The opposite of using up is replenishing.

Cajole (پھسلانا) means persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery. Disclose (ظاہر کرنا) means make (secret or new information) known. Confide (راز بتانا) means tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it to others. Detract (کم کرنا) means reduce or take away the worth or value of (something). Dissuade (منع کرنا) means persuade (someone) not to take a particular course of action. The opposite of persuading is dissuading.

Paternity (پدریت) means the state of being someone's father. Posterity (نسل) means all future generations of people. Successors (جانشین) means a person or thing that succeeds another. Offspring (اولاد) means a person's child or children. Ancestors (آباؤ اجداد) means a person from whom one is descended. The opposite of descendants are ancestors.

Boorish (جاہل) means rough and bad-mannered; coarse. Handsome (خوبصورت) means good-looking. Happy (خوش) means feeling or showing pleasure or contentment. Genteel (شریف) means refined; polite. Quite (بالکل) means to the greatest extent; completely. The opposite of rude is polite or genteel.

Benign (مہربان) means gentle; kindly. Gracious (شریف) means courteous, kind, and pleasant. Humane (انسان دوست) means having or showing compassion or benevolence. Novel (انوکھا) means new or unusual in an interesting way. Sinister (ناشائستہ) means giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen. The opposite of kind is harmful or sinister.

Deviate (انحراف کرنا) means depart from an established course. Break (توڑنا) means separate into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain. Locate (تلاش کرنا) means discover the exact place or position of. Concentrate (توجہ مرکوز کرنا) means focus one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity. Follow (پیروی کرنا) means go or come after (a person or thing proceeding ahead). The opposite of departing is following.

Amplify (بڑھانا) means increase the amplitude of (an electrical signal or other varying quantity). Mummify (ممی بنانا) means embalm and dry (a corpse) and wrap it as a mummy. Embalm (حفاظت کرنا) means preserve (a corpse) from decay, originally with spices and now usually by arterial injection of a preservative. Shock (جھٹکا) means an unexpected and upsetting or surprising event or experience. Curtail (کم کرنا) means reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on. The opposite of increasing is reducing or curtailing.

Sparse (تھوڑا) means thinly dispersed or scattered. Expensive (مہنگا) means costing a lot of money. Heavy (بھاری) means of great weight; difficult to lift or move. Scattered (منتشر) means distributed or occurring at widely spaced and irregular intervals. Lavish (فیاض) means sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious. The opposite of thinly dispersed is abundant or lavish.

Exotic (غیر ملکی) means originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country. Ugly (بدصورت) means unpleasant or repulsive, especially in appearance. Poor (غریب) means lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable or normal in a society. Inexpensive (سستا) means not costing a great deal; cheap. Conventional (روایتی) means based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed. The opposite of foreign is conventional or familiar.