Synonyms MCQs with Answers & Explanations (Page 54)

Solemn (سنجیدہ) means formal, dignified, and serious. It is often used to describe 'ceremonies' (تقریبات) or formal occasions. 'Irreverent' (غیر سنجیدہ) is an antonym.

Solipsistic (خود غرض) is a philosophical theory that one's own self is all that exists. It describes an attitude that is extremely 'selfish' (خود غرض) or 'self-centered' (خود مرکز)، ignoring the needs or realities of others.

Sophisticated (پیچیدہ اور نفیس) means having a great deal of worldly experience, or (of a machine) being 'complicated and refined' (جدید).

Sophomoric (بچکانہ) means 'immature' (ناپختہ) and overconfident; juvenile, like a sophomore. 'Sophisticated' (تجربہ کار) is the antonym.

Soporific (نیند آور) means tending to induce drowsiness or sleep. A 'sedative' (مسکن دوا) is a drug that has this effect.

Spasmodic (وقفے وقفے سے) means occurring in brief, irregular bursts, like a 'convulsive' (تشنجی) movement or spasm. 'Uninterrupted' (مسلسل) is the antonym.

A spate (بوچھاڑ) is a 'sudden fast rush' (اچانک تیز بہاؤ) or a large number of similar things (e.g., a spate of attacks) or a sudden flood.

To spew (اگلنا) means to 'spit out' (تھوکنا) or expel large quantities of something forcibly. 'Swallow' (نگلنا) is the antonym.

Spirited (پُرجوش) means full of energy, enthusiasm, and determination. 'Lively' (زندہ دل) or 'energetic' is a direct synonym.

Spontaneous (خود بخود) means happening as a result of a 'natural' (فطری) impulse, without premeditation or external cause. 'On the spot' (موقع پر) (impromptu) is a result of this.

Sportive (کھلنڈرا) is an archaic word for 'playful' (شوخ) or lighthearted.

A spurt (تیزی) is a sudden gush or burst. As a verb, it means to 'speed up' (تیز کرنا) or gush out in a sudden stream.

A squabble (جھگڑا) is a noisy quarrel or 'dispute' (تکرار) about a trivial matter.

A squall (چیخ) is a sudden, violent gust of wind, or a 'loud scream of pain' (درد کی تیز چیخ) or anger.

To 'squelch' (دبانا) means to repress or silence. However, it is often confused with 'squeal', which is an informal term 'to inform on' (مخبر بننا) someone. Based on the provided options, the intended (though technically incorrect) answer is 'To inform on'.

A squib (مختصر خبر) is a small firework, but in journalism, it is a 'short news story' (مختصر اخباری اطلاع) or a brief, witty comment.

Stamina (برداشت) is the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort. 'Endurance' (صلاحیت) is a direct synonym.

To be startled (چونکنا) means to feel 'sudden surprise' (اچانک حیرت) or shock, causing a brief jump or movement.

Static (ساکن) means lacking in movement, action, or change. 'Inactive' (غیر فعال) or stationary is the correct meaning. 'Dynamic' is the antonym.

A stigma (داغ) is a mark of 'disgrace' (ذلت) or shame associated with a particular circumstance or quality. 'Respect' (عزت) is an antonym.