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
1001
Repose
Answer:
Rest
Repose (آرام) is a state of 'rest' (سکون), sleep, or tranquility. 'To impose' (عائد کرنا) is to force something.
1002
Replete
Answer:
Full of
Replete (بھرا ہوا) with something means 'full of' (سے بھرا ہوا) or well-supplied with it. 'Deplete' (خالی کرنا) is the antonym.
1003
Repentance
Answer:
Regret
Repentance (توبہ) is the action of feeling sincere 'regret' (افسوس) or remorse for one's wrongdoing.
1004
Repel
Answer:
Drive back
To repel (پیچھے ہٹانا) means to 'drive back' (پیچھے دھکیلنا) a hostile attack or advance. It also means to cause disgust. 'To relinquish' (ترک کرنا) is to give up.
1005
Repeal
Answer:
Abolish
To repeal (منسوخ کرنا) a law means to revoke or 'abolish' (ختم کرنا) it officially.
1006
Renascent
Answer:
Showing renewed vigor
Renascent (نئی زندگی پانے والا) means becoming active or popular again; 'showing renewed vigor' (نئی توانائی دکھانا). It is related to 'renaissance'.
1007
Remunerate
Answer:
Compensate
To remunerate (معاوضہ دینا) means to pay or 'compensate' (اجرت دینا) someone for services rendered. 'Salary' (تنخواہ) and 'Wages' (مزدوری) are forms of remuneration.
1008
Remote
Answer:
Far removed
Remote (دور دراز) means situated far from the main centers of population; 'far removed' (بہت دور). 'Accessible' (قابل رسائی) is an antonym.
1009
Remorse
Answer:
Compunction
Remorse (پشیمانی) is a deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed. 'Compunction' (ندامت) is a feeling of guilt that follows doing wrong, making it a strong synonym.
1010
Relinquish
Answer:
Give up
To relinquish (ترک کرنا) means to voluntarily cease to keep or claim; 'to give up' (چھوڑ دینا) something.