Synonyms MCQs with Answers & Explanations (Page 42)

Nonchalance (بے پروائی) is the state of feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed. 'Unconcern' (بے فکری) is a direct synonym. 'Attentiveness' (توجہ) is an antonym.

Nonchalant (بے پرواہ) is the adjective form, meaning feeling or appearing 'calm and casual' (پرسکون اور بے تکلف) and relaxed. 'Apprehensive' (فکرمند) is an antonym.

Nonpareil (بے مثال) means having no match or equal; unrivaled. 'Unequaled' (لاجواب) is a direct synonym.

A nostrum (جعلی دوا) is a 'quack medicine' (عطائی دوا) or a scheme of questionable effectiveness. 'External opening in the nose' (نتھنا) is a 'nostril'.

Notable (قابل ذکر) means 'worthy of notice' (قابل توجہ) or attention; remarkable.

A notion (خیال) is a concept, belief, or vague 'impression' (تاثر) about something. 'Fact' (حقیقت) is an antonym, as a notion may not be true.

Notorious (بدنام) means famous for some bad quality or deed, thus having 'a bad reputation' (بری شہرت). 'Honor and acclaim' (عزت اور تعریف) is an antonym.

Obdurate (ضدی) means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action. 'Stubborn' (ہٹ دھرم) is a direct synonym.

Oblique (ترچھا) means not expressed or done in a direct way; 'indirect or evasive' (بالواسطہ یا مبہم). 'To the point' (براہ راست) is the antonym.

Oblivious (بے خبر) means not aware of or concerned about what is happening. 'Forgetful' (بھولنے والا) or unaware is the best synonym. 'Observant' (تیز نظر) is the antonym.

Obscure (مبہم) means not discovered or known about; uncertain or 'hidden' (پوشیدہ). 'Hazy' (دھندلا) is also a good synonym, but 'hidden' captures the sense of being unknown. 'Intelligible' (قابل فہم) is the antonym.

Obsequious (چاپلوس) means obedient or attentive to an excessive degree. 'Excessively submissive' (حد سے زیادہ فرمانبردار) or servile is the definition.

To obviate (دور کرنا) a problem or need means to remove or prevent it, thereby making it 'unnecessary' (غیر ضروری بنا دینا).

To occlude (بند کرنا) means to stop, close up, or 'block' (رکاوٹ ڈالنا) an opening or passage.

Odious (مکروہ) means extremely unpleasant or repulsive. 'Hateful' (قابل نفرت) is a direct synonym. 'Charming' (دلکش) is an antonym.

To be offended (ناراض) means to feel resentful, annoyed, or 'made angry' (غصہ دلانا) by a remark or action.

An ombudsman (محتسب) is an official appointed to investigate and act as a 'complaint receiver' (شکایت وصول کنندہ) for grievances against an organization or government.

Omnipresent (ہر جگہ موجود) means 'present everywhere' (ہر جگہ حاضر) at the same time. 'Knowing everything' (سب کچھ جاننے والا) is 'omniscient'.

Omnivorous (ہمہ خور) means feeding on both plants and animals. It implies 'devouring indiscriminately' (بلا امتیاز کھانا), or taking in all things. 'Meat-eating' (گوشت خور) is 'carnivorous'.

Onerous (بھاری) describes a task or responsibility that is burdensome and difficult. 'Oppressive' (ظالمانہ) or 'burdensome' is the correct meaning.