Synonyms MCQs with Answers & Explanations (Page 59)

Untidy (بے ترتیب) means not arranged neatly. 'Disorderly' (بے سلیقہ) is a direct synonym. 'Slovenly' (پھوہڑ) describes a person who is untidy.

Untoward (ناخوشگوار) means unexpected and inappropriate or 'unfortunate' (بدقسمت); adverse.

Untrustworthy (ناقابل اعتبار) means not able to be relied upon as honest or truthful. 'Undependable' (ناقابل بھروسہ) is a direct synonym.

To upbraid (ڈانٹنا) means to scold or 'criticize' (تنقید کرنا) someone severely. 'To congratulate' (مبارکباد دینا) is an antonym.

Utmost (انتہائی) means most extreme; 'maximum' (زیادہ سے زیادہ). 'Limited' (محدود) is an antonym.

Vacuous (خالی) means having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; 'empty' (خالی) or 'mindless'. 'Intelligent' (ذہین) is the antonym.

Vain (مغرور) means having an excessively high opinion of one's appearance or abilities. 'Proud' (فخر کرنے والا) (in a negative, conceited way) is the synonym.

A valedictory (الوداعی) is 'a farewell speech' (ایک الوداعی تقریر), especially one given at a graduation ceremony.

Valor (بہادری) is 'great courage' (عظیم ہمت) in the face of danger, especially in battle.

Vanity (غرور) is excessive 'pride' (تکبر) in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements. 'Humility' is the antonym.

Vaunted (جس کی تعریف کی جائے) means to be boasted about or praised. While its formal definition is closer to 'overpraised' (D), it implies something that is highly celebrated or 'desired' (مطلوب).

Vapid (بے مزہ) means offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging; 'dull' (پھیکا) or uninteresting. 'Lively' (زندہ دل) is the antonym.

A vendor (بیچنے والا) is a 'man engaged in selling' (فروخت میں مصروف آدمی) goods or services, often from a stall or street.

To venerate (احترام کرنا) means to 'respect' (عزت دینا) or regard with great reverence. 'Criticize' (تنقید کرنا) is an antonym.

To vent (اظہار کرنا) means to give free expression to a strong emotion. It is a 'release of emotion' (جذبات کا اظہار).

Veracity (سچائی) is conformity to facts; accuracy or 'truth' (صداقت). 'Mendacity' or 'falsehood' is the antonym.

Verdant (سرسبز) means 'fresh and green' (ت تازہ اور ہرا) with grass or other rich vegetation.

A verdict (فیصلہ) is a 'decision' (فیصلہ) on a disputed issue in a civil or criminal case, made by a jury or judge.

Verisimilitude (حقیقت سے مماثلت) is the 'appearance of being true' (D) or real. It is achieved by having a strong 'resemblance' (شباہت) to reality.

Versatile (ہمہ جہت) means able to adapt to many different functions or activities ('of many-sided ability'). This adaptability is a form of 'cleverness' (ہوشیاری) or skill.