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
1031
Rational
Answer:
Guided by reason
Rational (عقلی) means based on or 'guided by reason' (عقل کی بنیاد پر) or logic. 'Logical' (منطقی) is also a synonym, but 'guided by reason' is the definition. 'Emotional' (جذباتی) is the antonym.
1032
Ratify
Answer:
Approve
To ratify (توثیق کرنا) means to sign or give formal consent to a treaty or agreement, making it officially valid. 'Approve' (منظور کرنا) is the best synonym. 'Denounce' (مذمت کرنا) is an antonym.
1033
Rarefied
Answer:
Less dense
Rarefied (ہلکا) (of air) means 'less dense' (کم کثیف) than usual. It can also mean distant from ordinary people. 'Highly dense' (بہت گھنا) is the antonym.
1034
Random
Answer:
Done without method
Random (بے ترتیب) means 'done without method' (بغیر کسی ترتیب کے) or conscious decision. 'Done in a systematic way' (منظم طریقے سے) is the antonym.
1035
Rambunctious
Answer:
Boisterous
Rambunctious (پرشور) means uncontrollably exuberant, noisy, and energetic. 'Boisterous' (ہنگامہ خیز) is a direct synonym.
1036
Raillery
Answer:
Banter
Raillery (ہنسی مذاق) is good-humored, light-hearted teasing. 'Banter' (دل لگی) is a direct synonym.
1037
Raft
Answer:
Large amount
A raft (بیڑا) is a flat boat, but 'a raft of' something is an informal term for a 'large amount' (بڑی مقدار) of it.
1038
Radical
Answer:
Basic
Radical (بنیادی) means relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something. 'Basic' (بنیادی) or fundamental is the correct meaning.
1039
Radiant
Answer:
Shining
Radiant (روشن) means 'shining' (چمکتا ہوا) or glowing brightly. It can also mean emanating great joy or health.
1040
Quorum
Answer:
Necessary minimum number
A quorum (کورم) is the 'necessary minimum number' (کم از کم ضروری تعداد) of members of an assembly or society that must be present for business to be validly transacted.