Antonyms MCQs with Answers & Explanations (Page 38)

Amnesty (معافی) means an official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offenses. Hostility (دشمنی) means hostile behavior; unfriendliness or opposition. Acquittal (بری کرنا) means a judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged. Immunity (مدافعتی) means the ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells. Punishment (سزا) means the infliction or imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offense. The opposite of pardon is punishment.

Acumen means keenness and quickness in understanding and dealing with a situation. Imbecility is the state of being very stupid or foolish. Unfamiliarity means lack of knowledge about something. Potentiality means capacity to develop into something in the future. Intelligence means the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.

Explicit (واضح) means stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt. Implied (مضمر) means suggested but not directly expressed. Inspiring (حوصلہ افزائی) means having the effect of inspiring someone. Plain (سادہ) means not decorated or elaborate; simple. Invigorating (توانائی بخش) means making one feel strong, healthy, and full of energy.

Virulent (زہریلا) means extremely severe or harmful in its effects. Harmless (بے ضرر) means not able or likely to cause harm. Malignant (مہلک) means very virulent or infectious. Hostile (معاندانہ) means unfriendly; antagonistic. Vicious (بد خصلت) means deliberately cruel or violent.

Deficit (خسارہ) means the amount by which something is too small. Surplus (اضافی) means an amount of something left over when requirements have been met; an excess of production or supply over demand. Superfluous (ضرورت سے زیادہ) means unnecessary, especially through being more than enough. Explicit (واضح) means stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt. Implicit (مضمر) means suggested but not directly expressed.

Frantic (مضطرب) means wild or distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion. Calm (پرسکون) means not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other emotions. Hopeful (پر امید) means feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event. Clean (صاف) means free from dirt, marks, or stains. Fine (ٹھیک) means of high quality.

Redolent (خوشبودار) means strongly reminiscent or suggestive of (something). Stinking (بدبودار) means having a strong or offensive smell. Pesticised (کیڑے مار دوا) means to treat with pesticides. Yellowish (زرد) means somewhat yellow. Sticky (چپچپا) means having the property of adhering.

Turbulent (پر آشوب) means characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion. Steady (مستحکم) means firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving. Turbid (گدلا) means (of a liquid) cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter. Violent (تشدد آمیز) means using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something. Critical (بحرانی) means expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgments.

Adversity (مصیبت) means a difficult or unlucky situation or event. Prosperity (خوشحالی) means the state of being prosperous. Enmity (دشمنی) means the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something. Severity (سختی) means the fact or condition of being severe. Calamity (آفت) means an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster.

Musty (باسی) means having a stale, moldy, or damp smell. Fresh (تازہ) means newly made or obtained; not stale, damaged, or decayed. Expensive (مہنگا) means costing a lot of money. Active (فعال) means engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits. Bitter (تلخ) means having a sharp, pungent taste or smell; not sweet.

Propel (آگے بڑھانا) means drive or push forward. Check (روکنا) means stop or slow down the progress of (something undesirable). Hide (چھپانا) means put or keep out of sight. Hesitate (ہچکچانا) means pause before saying or doing something. Shove (دھکا دینا) means push (someone or something) roughly.

Patchy (دھبے دار) means existing or happening in some areas but not others. Uniform (یکساں) means not varying in form or character; of the same kind. Clear (واضح) means easy to perceive, understand, or interpret. Simple (آسان) means easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty. Attractive (دلکش) means pleasing or appealing to the senses.

Vanity (تکبر) means excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements. Modesty (انکساری) means the quality of being unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities. Kindness (مہربانی) means the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. Compassion (ہمدردی) means sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others. Moderation (اعتدال) means the avoidance of excess or extremes, especially in one's behavior or political opinions.

Strenuous (شدید) means requiring or using great exertion. Lazy (سست) means unwilling to work or use energy. Unfaltering (غیر متزلزل) means not hesitating or weakening; resolute. Unwavering (ثابت قدم) means not wavering; steady or resolute. Unenterprising (غیر کاروباری) means not having or showing initiative or a willingness to undertake new projects.

Wane (گھٹنا) means (of the moon) have a progressively smaller part of its visible surface illuminated, so that it appears to decrease in size. Prosper (ترقی کرنا) means succeed in material terms; be financially successful. Swell (سوجن) means become larger or rounder in size, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid. Fatten (موٹا ہونا) means make fat. Widen (چوڑا کرنا) means make or become wider.

Illegible (ناقابل خواندگی) means not clear enough to be read. Readable (پڑھنے کے قابل) means able to be read easily. Clear (واضح) means easy to perceive, understand, or interpret. Clean (صاف) means free from dirt, marks, or stains. Imitable (قابل تقلید) means able to be imitated.

Robust (مضبوط) means strong and healthy; vigorous. Emaciated (لاغر) means abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or a lack of food. Thin (پتلا) means having little fat or flesh. Light (ہلکا) means of little weight; not heavy. Strong (طاقتور) means having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks.

Carnal (جسمانی) means relating to physical, especially sexual, needs and activities. Spiritual (روحانی) means relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things. Sensuous (حسی) means relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect. Imaginary (خیالی) means existing only in the imagination. Visionary (تصوراتی) means thinking about or planning the future with imagination or wisdom.

Flexible (لچکدار) means capable of bending easily without breaking. Rigid (سخت) means unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible. Brittle (نازک) means hard but liable to break or shatter easily. Hard (سخت) means solid, firm, and resistant to pressure; not easily broken. Solid (ٹھوس) means firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid.

Devout (متقی) means having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment. Irreverent (گستاخ) means showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously. Sincere (مخلص) means free of deceit, hypocrisy, or falseness; earnest. Homely (سادہ) means (of a person) unattractive in appearance. Magnificent (شاندار) means extremely beautiful, elaborate, or impressive.