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
1061
Prosaic
Answer:
Unimaginative
Prosaic (عام) means lacking poetic beauty; dull, ordinary, or 'unimaginative' (غیر تخلیقی). 'Romantic' (رومانوی) is an antonym.
1062
Pro rata
Answer:
Proportional
Pro rata (تناسب سے) is a Latin phrase meaning 'proportional' (متناسب). It describes something distributed in 'proportional' shares.
1063
Propriety
Answer:
Appropriate
Propriety (شائستگی) is the state of conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behavior. It means 'appropriate' (مناسب) or correct conduct.
1064
Proprietary
Answer:
Privately owned
Proprietary (ملکیتی) means relating to an owner or ownership. 'Privately owned' (نجی ملکیت) (like proprietary software) is the correct meaning.
1065
Prophetic
Answer:
Predicting
Prophetic ( پیشن گوئی) means accurately 'predicting' (پیش گوئی کرنا) what will happen in the future, like a prophet.
1066
Propensity
Answer:
Inclination
A propensity (رجحان) is a natural 'inclination' (میلان) or tendency to behave in a particular way.
1067
Pronouncement
Answer:
Formal statement
A pronouncement (اعلان) is a 'formal statement' (باضابطہ بیان) or declaration, often made by someone with authority.
1068
Promulgate
Answer:
Officially declare
To promulgate (اعلان کرنا) means to promote or make an idea widely known. It also means to 'officially declare' (سرکاری طور پر اعلان کرنا) a new law or decree.
1069
Prompt
Answer:
Immediate
Prompt (فوری) means done without delay. 'Immediate' (فوراً) is the most direct synonym. 'Quick' (تیز) is also close but 'immediate' better captures the sense of no delay.
1070
Prohibit
Answer:
Prevent
To prohibit (منع کرنا) means to formally forbid something by law or rule. It is to 'prevent' (روکنا) an action. 'Tolerate' (برداشت کرنا) is an antonym.