Synonyms MCQs with Answers & Explanations

To atone (کفارہ ادا کرنا) for a sin or wrongdoing means to make amends or reparation for it. This action is a way to 'compensate' (تلافی کرنا) for the harm done.

Atrocious (ظالمانہ) means horrifyingly wicked, cruel, or of extremely bad quality. 'Brutal' (وحشیانہ) is a strong synonym, implying savage cruelty.

To attribute (منسوب کرنا) something is to 'assign or ascribe' (ذمہ دار ٹھہرانا) it to a specific cause, person, or origin. As a noun, it means a quality or feature.

Attrition (گھساؤ) is the process of gradually wearing something down. 'Abrasion' (رگڑ) is the process of scraping or wearing away by friction, which is a very close physical synonym. 'Addition' (اضافہ) is an antonym.

To attune (ہم آہنگ کرنا) means to make receptive or aware, or to 'bring into harmony' (مطابقت پیدا کرنا) with something, like attuning a radio to a frequency.

The adjective auditory (سماعی) directly relates to the sense 'of hearing' (سننے سے متعلق).

The adjective aural (سماعی) relates to the 'ear' (کان) or the sense of hearing.

Auspicious (مبارک) means favorable or conducive to success. It describes something that promises good fortune, making it synonymous with 'fortunate' (خوش قسمت). 'Unfortunate' (بدقسمت) is the antonym.

Auxiliary (معاون) means providing supplementary or additional help. An 'accessory' (اضافی) is something extra that is useful but not essential. 'Primary' (بنیادی) is an antonym.

To be averse (ناپسند) to something means to have a strong dislike or opposition to it, which makes one 'unwilling' (راضی نہ ہونا) to do it.

Aversion (نفرت) is a strong, deep-seated dislike or disinclination. 'Hatred' (شدید نفرت) is the strongest and most suitable synonym provided.

To avert (ٹالنا) means to turn away (one's eyes) or, more commonly, to prevent an undesirable event from happening. It is synonymous with 'avoid' (بچنا).

An axis (محور) is an imaginary 'straight' (سیدھا) line around which an object rotates or a 'straight' line that divides a shape symmetrically. 'Slanted' (ترچھا) and 'Zig-zag' (ٹیڑھا میڑھا) are incorrect.

To baffle (چکرا دینا) someone means to 'confuse' (الجھانا) them completely; to be too hard for them to understand or solve.

Baleful (نحس) means threatening harm or evil; menacing. It is synonymous with 'ominous' (منحوس), which suggests that something bad is going to happen.

A balm (مرہم) is an ointment or substance that heals, calms, or 'soothes' (تسکین دینا) the skin or a person's feelings. 'Irritates' (جلن پیدا کرنا) is an antonym.

To banish (جلاوطن کرنا) means to formally expel or get rid of someone or something. To 'blacklist' (بلیک لسٹ کرنا) is to put someone on a list of people to be excluded, which is the closest available option. 'Recall' (واپس بلانا) and 'Exonerate' (بری کرنا) are antonyms.

Baroque (باروک) is a style of art and architecture known for being highly detailed, extravagant, and 'ornate' (آراستہ).

A barrister (بیرسٹر) is a type of lawyer, especially in the UK legal system. 'Attorney' (وکیل) is a general term for a lawyer and serves as a good synonym.

In the context of "This has no bearing on the case," 'bearing' (تعلق) refers to the 'relevance' (مطابقت) or connection something has to a matter.