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Synonyms Set-1
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A bolt from the blue
Answer:
Sudden unwelcome event
A bolt from the blue (ناگہانی آفت) refers to a sudden, completely unexpected, and often unwelcome event, like lightning (a bolt) coming from a clear blue sky.
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A French leave
Answer:
A leave without permission
A French leave (بغیر اجازت چھٹی) means to take leave or abscond from a post or duty without permission or prior notice.
3
Abandon
Answer:
Give up
To abandon (چھوڑ دینا) means to give up completely or to desert. 'Give up' is the most direct synonym. 'Collect' (جمع کرنا) and 'Pursue' (پیچھا کرنا) are unrelated or antonyms.
4
Abasement
Answer:
Humiliation
Abasement (ذلت) is the action or fact of being abased, which means being lowered in rank, office, prestige, or esteem. This is synonymous with humiliation (ذلت). 'Humility' (عاجزی) is a modest view of one's own importance, which is a different concept.
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Abate
Answer:
Lessen
To abate (کم ہونا) means to become less intense, widespread, or severe. 'Lessen' (کم کرنا) is the closest synonym. 'Rebate' (رعایت) is a partial refund.
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Abbreviation
Answer:
Short form
An abbreviation (مخفف) is a shortened form of a word or phrase. 'Short form' is the literal definition.
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Abdicate
Answer:
To resign
To abdicate (دستبردار ہونا) means to formally give up or resign from a position of power, such as a throne. 'To resign' is the most accurate synonym.
8
Abduct
Answer:
Kidnap
To abduct (اغوا کرنا) means to take someone away illegally by force or deception. 'Kidnap' (اغوا کرنا) is a direct synonym.
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Abeyance
Answer:
Suspended action
Abeyance (وقفہ) is a state of temporary disuse or suspension. 'Suspended action' (معطل عمل) accurately describes this state.
10
Abhor
Answer:
Hate
To abhor (نفرت کرنا) means to regard with disgust and hatred. 'Hate' (نفرت) is the strongest and most direct synonym. 'Adorn' (سجانا) is an antonym.
11
Abjure
Answer:
Renounce
To abjure (ترک کرنا) means to solemnly renounce a belief, cause, or claim. 'Renounce' (ترک کرنا) is the precise definition.
12
Abolish
Answer:
Nullify
To abolish (ختم کرنا) means to formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution. 'Nullify' (کالعدم قرار دینا) means to make legally null and void or to cancel out, which is a very close synonym in the context of laws or systems.
13
Abortive
Answer:
Unsuccessful
Abortive (ناکام) describes an attempt or action that fails to produce the intended result. 'Unsuccessful' (ناکام) is a direct synonym.
14
Abrogate
Answer:
Cancel
To abrogate (منسوخ کرنا) means to repeal or do away with a law, right, or formal agreement. 'Cancel' (منسوخ کرنا) is the most common synonym.
15
Abscond
Answer:
Conceal oneself
To abscond (فرار ہونا) means to leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection or arrest. This often involves concealing oneself (خود کو چھپانا).
16
Absolve
Answer:
Discharge
To absolve (بری کرنا) means to set or declare someone free from blame, guilt, or responsibility. 'Discharge' (بری کرنا) in this context means to relieve someone of a charge or duty, which is synonymous.
17
Abstemious
Answer:
Moderate
Abstemious (پرہیزگار) means not self-indulgent, especially when eating and drinking. 'Moderate' (معتدل) in one's habits is the best synonym. 'Indulgent' (عیش پرست) is an antonym.
18
Abstinence
Answer:
Restrained eating or drinking
Abstinence (پرہیز) is the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or food. 'Restrained eating or drinking' is a specific and common example of abstinence.
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Abstruse
Answer:
Complex
Abstruse (پیچیدہ) means difficult to understand or obscure. 'Complex' (پیچیدہ) is the best synonym. 'Obvious' (واضح) is an antonym.
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Abundance
Answer:
Plenty
Abundance (کثرت) means a very large quantity of something. 'Plenty' (کثرت) is a direct synonym. 'Scarcity' (کمی) is the antonym.
