Drain
Option B
To drain (نکالنا) means to remove liquid from something, or to deplete resources or energy. It involves 'taking away' (لے جانا) the substance. 'To draw off by degrees' (آہستہ آہستہ نکالنا) is also a correct, more specific definition.
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To drain (نکالنا) means to remove liquid from something, or to deplete resources or energy. It involves 'taking away' (لے جانا) the substance. 'To draw off by degrees' (آہستہ آہستہ نکالنا) is also a correct, more specific definition.
A dowser (پانی تلاش کرنے والا) is 'one who searches for water' (پانی تلاش کرنے والا) or minerals underground using a forked stick or rod (a dowsing rod).
While 'double-engender' is not a standard term, it may be a typo for 'double entendre' (Alternate meanings). However, based on the options, the intended answer is 'double standard' (دوہرا معیار), which is a rule or principle that is unfairly applied in different ways to different people.
Dormant (غیر فعال) describes something as being temporarily 'inactive' (سست) or in a state of suspension, like a sleeping volcano.
A domicile (رہائش گاہ) is a person's fixed, permanent 'home' (گھر) or legal residence. 'Submissive' (فرمانبردار) means meek. 'Soiree' (شام کی محفل) is an evening party.
Domestic (گھریلو) means relating to one's own country; not foreign. 'Native' (ملکی) is a synonym in this context. 'Exotic' (غیر ملکی) is the antonym.
The doldrums (مایوسی) is a state of inactivity, 'stagnation' (جمود), or depression. 'Ebullience' (جوش) means being cheerful and is an antonym.
Dogmatic (متعصب) means asserting opinions as if they are facts, without evidence. This is an 'arbitrary' (من مانی) or dictatorial way of stating beliefs. 'Canine' (کتوں سے متعلق) relates to dogs.
Dog-eared (مڑے ہوئے کونے والی) describes a book having the corners of its pages folded down from use. This makes the book look worn, old, or 'shabby' (خستہ حال).
To divulge (افشا کرنا) means to make known private or sensitive information. 'Reveal' (ظاہر کرنا) is a direct synonym. 'Deride' (مذاق اڑانا) means to mock.