General English MCQs
Topic Notes: General English
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
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Reverie
Answer:
Daydream
A reverie (خواب) is a state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts. 'Daydream' (دن میں خواب دیکھنا) is a direct synonym. 'Awakening call' (بیدار کرنے کی کال) is 'reveille'.
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Revel
Answer:
Enjoy
To revel (خوشی منانا) in something means to 'enjoy' (لطف اندوز ہونا) oneself in a lively and noisy way, or to get great pleasure from a situation.
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Reveal
Answer:
Disclose
To reveal (ظاہر کرنا) means to make previously unknown information known to others. 'Disclose' (افشا کرنا) is a direct synonym. 'Hide' (چھپانا) is the antonym.
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Retrospect
Answer:
Review of the past
Retrospect (ماضی کا جائزہ) is a survey or 'review of past' (ماضی پر نظر ثانی) events or a period of time.
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Retreat
Answer:
To move back
To retreat (پیچھے ہٹنا) means 'to move back' (پیچھے جانا) or withdraw, especially from an enemy or a difficult situation. 'To push forward' (آگے بڑھنا) is the antonym.
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Retard
Answer:
Slow
To retard (روکنا) means to 'slow' (سست کرنا) down or delay the development or progress of something. 'Stunt' (روکنا) is also a synonym, but 'slow' is the more general meaning.
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Restitution
Answer:
Repayment
Restitution (واپسی) is the restoration of something lost or stolen to its proper owner. It is a form of 'repayment' (ادائیگی) or compensation.
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Rescue
Answer:
Save
To rescue (بچانا) someone means to 'save' (محفوظ کرنا) them from a dangerous or distressing situation. 'Reject' (مسترد کرنا) means to dismiss.
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Rescinded
Answer:
Withdrew
To rescind (منسوخ کرنا) a law or agreement means to revoke, cancel, or 'withdraw' (واپس لینا) it. 'Reinstated' (بحال کرنا) is the antonym.
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Repository
Answer:
Storage place
A repository (ذخیرہ) is a 'storage place' (ذخیرہ کرنے کی جگہ) where things are kept safely.