Platitude
Option D
A platitude (گھسی پٹی بات) is a 'commonplace' (عام فہم) or trite remark, especially one used as if it were fresh or profound.
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A platitude (گھسی پٹی بات) is a 'commonplace' (عام فہم) or trite remark, especially one used as if it were fresh or profound.
A plaintiff (مدعی) is the person who 'sues' (مقدمہ دائر کرتا ہے) or brings a case against another in a court of law. 'Defendant' (مدعا علیہ) is the person being sued.
Placid (پرسکون) means not easily upset or excited; peaceful. 'Calm' (پُرامن) is a direct synonym. 'Rough' (ناہموار) is an antonym.
To placate (تسلی دینا) means to make someone less angry or hostile. 'Soothe' (پرسکون کرنا) or appease is a direct synonym. 'Loathe' (نفرت کرنا) is an antonym.
Piedmont (دامن کوہ) is a gentle slope leading from 'the base of a mountain' (پہاڑ کا دامن) to a region of flat land.
A piazza (چوک) is an open 'public square' (عوامی چوک) in an Italian town. 'Cheese dish' (پنیر کی ڈش) is 'pizza'.
Phlegmatic (سست) describes a person having an unemotional and calm disposition. 'Sluggish' (کاہل) or 'unresponsive' is the best synonym.
A phase (مرحلہ) is a distinct 'stage of development' (ترقی کا مرحلہ) or period in a process of change. 'Faze' (پریشان کرنا) means 'confusion of mind'.
Pertinent (مناسب) means 'relevant' (متعلقہ) or applicable to a particular matter. 'Irrelevant' is the antonym.
Pert (شوخ) means attractively 'lively' (زندہ دل) and cheerful. It can also mean impudent or bold. 'Maladroit' (اناڑی) is an antonym.