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
1041
Quid Pro Quo
Answer:
One thing in return for another
Quid pro quo (کچھ کے بدلے کچھ) is a Latin phrase meaning 'one thing in return for another' (ایک چیز کے بدلے دوسری چیز); a favor for a favor.
1042
Queue
Answer:
Line of people
A queue (قطار) is a 'line of people' (لوگوں کی قطار) or vehicles waiting their turn for something.
1043
Quench
Answer:
To extinguish
To quench (بجھانا) means to satisfy thirst, or 'to extinguish' (آگ بجھانا) a fire. 'Kindle' (جلانا) is an antonym.
1044
Queer
Answer:
Strange
Queer (عجیب) means 'strange' (عجیب و غریب) or odd. 'Familiar' (جانا پہچانا) and 'Ordinary' (عام) are antonyms.
1045
Quasi
Answer:
Seeming to be
Quasi (گویا) is a prefix meaning 'seeming to be' (ظاہری طور پر) or 'partly'; apparently but not really. 'Feeling nauseated' (متلی محسوس کرنا) is 'queasy'.
1046
Quarry
Answer:
Prey
A quarry (شکار) is an animal 'prey' (شکار) pursued by a hunter. It is also a place where stone is extracted from the ground.
1047
Quantum leap
Answer:
Breakthrough
A quantum leap (بڑی چھلانگ) is a huge, sudden increase or advance. 'Breakthrough' (کامیابی) is a direct synonym. 'Slow progress' (سست ترقی) is the antonym.
1048
Quaff
Answer:
Drink heartily
To quaff (بڑے گھونٹ پینا) means to 'drink heartily' (جی بھر کر پینا), especially an alcoholic drink. 'Taking small sips' (چھوٹے گھونٹ لینا) is the antonym.
1049
Putative
Answer:
Reputed
Putative (خیالی) means generally considered or 'reputed' (مشہور) to be something; supposed or assumed.
1050
Prudent
Answer:
Careful
Prudent (محتاط) means acting with or showing 'careful' (ہوشیار) thought for the future; cautious and sensible.