General English MCQs
Topic Notes: General English
<p>MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.</p>
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
1071
Profuse
Answer:
Lavish
Profuse (وافر) means abundant or plentiful. 'Lavish' (فیاضانہ) means rich or luxurious, implying abundance. 'Scarce' (نایاب) is the antonym.
1072
Proficient
Answer:
Expert
Proficient (ماہر) means competent or skilled in doing or using something. 'Expert' (ماہر) is a direct synonym.
1073
Profane
Answer:
Treat with disrespect
To profane (بے حرمتی کرنا) means to 'treat with disrespect' (بے عزتی سے پیش آنا) something sacred or holy. 'Treat with respect' (عزت سے پیش آنا) is the antonym.
1074
Prodigious
Answer:
Enormous
Prodigious (بہت بڑا) means remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree. 'Enormous' (عظیم) is a direct synonym.
1075
Procure
Answer:
Obtain
To procure (حاصل کرنا) means to 'obtain' (حاصل کرنا) or get something, especially with care or effort. 'Collect' (جمع کرنا) is similar but 'obtain' is more precise.
1076
Proctor
Answer:
Supervisor of exams
A proctor (نگران) is a person who monitors students during an examination; a 'supervisor of exams' (امتحانات کا نگران).
1077
Procrastinate
Answer:
Delay
To procrastinate (ٹال مٹول کرنا) means to 'delay' (تاخیر کرنا) or postpone action, often out of laziness. 'Prompt' (فوری) is an antonym.
1078
Proclivity
Answer:
Tendency
A proclivity (رجحان) is a 'tendency' (میلان) or natural inclination to choose or do something regularly. 'Aversion' (نفرت) is the antonym.
1079
Privilege
Answer:
Special rights
A privilege (استحقاق) is a 'special right' (خصوصی مراعات) or advantage granted or available only to a particular person or group.
1080
Prior
Answer:
Previous
Prior (سابقہ) means existing or coming before in time, order, or importance. 'Previous' (پچھلا) is a direct synonym.