Synonyms MCQs with Answers & Explanations (Page 28)

As a verb, to gall (جلن پیدا کرنا) means to make someone feel annoyed or 'irritated' (چڑچڑا کرنا). As a noun, it means bold, impudent behavior.

To galvanize (متحرک کرنا) means to shock or 'stimulate' (اکسانا) someone into taking action. It also means to coat iron with zinc.

Garish (بھڑکیلا) means obtrusively bright and showy; 'flashy' (چمکدار) or gaudy.

To garnish (سجانا) means 'to decorate' (آراستہ کرنا) or embellish, especially a dish of food.

A garrison (قلعہ) is a body of troops stationed in a fort. As a verb, it means 'to station troops' (فوج تعینات کرنا) in a place to defend it.

Garrulity (باتونی پن) is the quality of being excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters. 'Loquaciousness' (زیادہ گوئی) is a direct synonym.

Gastronomic (کھانے پینے سے متعلق) relates to gastronomy, which is the practice or art of choosing, cooking, and 'eating well' (اچھا کھانا).

Gauche (پھوہڑ) means unsophisticated and socially awkward. 'Clumsy' (بے ڈھنگا) or tactless is the best synonym. 'Graceful' (خوش اسلوب) is the antonym.

Gawky (پھوہڑ) means nervously 'awkward' (بے سلیقہ) and ungainly in movement.

Genesis (آغاز) is the origin or mode of formation of something. 'Creation' (تخلیق) is a direct synonym. 'End' (اختتام) is the antonym.

Genteel (شریف) means polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected way. It is associated with the 'aristocratic' (اشرافیہ) or upper classes.

Geopolitics (جغرافیائی سیاست) is politics influenced by 'geographical features' (جغرافیائی خصوصیات).

Germane (متعلقہ) means 'relevant' (مناسب) to a subject under consideration. 'Irrelevant' is the antonym.

A gimmick (چال) is a trick or 'stunt' (کرتب) intended to attract attention, publicity, or business.

To do something gingerly (احتیاط سے) means to do it in a careful or 'cautious' (محتاط) manner. 'Recklessly' (لاپرواہی سے) is the antonym.

The gist (خلاصہ) of something is the substance, main point, or 'summary' (لب لباب) of a speech or text.

Glib (چرب زبان) means fluent and 'articulate' (خوش گفتار) but often insincere and shallow. 'Slippery' (پھسلنے والا) is related but 'articulate' is a closer fit.

A glint (چمک) is a small, quick flash of light. 'Sparkle' (جھلک) is a direct synonym.

To gloat (خوش ہونا) means to dwell on one's own success or another's misfortune with smugness or 'malicious pleasure' (بدنیتی پر مبنی خوشی).

Global (عالمی) literally means relating to 'of the globe' (پوری دنیا کا), and by extension, relating to the whole world; worldwide.