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
101
ADMIRE
Answer:
Appreciate
Admire (تعریف کرنا) means to regard with approval or respect.
Appreciate (سراہنا) means to value or admire, which is the correct synonym.
Neglect (نظر انداز کرنا) means not care for.
Forget (بھول جانا) means fail to remember.
Admonish (سرزنش کرنا) means to scold.
102
ARRAIGN
Answer:
Prosecute
Arraign (عدالت میں پیش کرنا) means to charge someone in court.
Prosecute (مقدمہ چلانا) means to initiate legal proceedings against, which is the correct synonym.
Persecute (ظلم کرنا) means to treat cruelly.
Arrive (پہنچنا) means to reach.
Arrange (ترتیب دینا) means to organize.
103
RESCIND
Answer:
Revoke
Rescind (منسوخ کرنا) means to cancel or repeal officially.
Revoke (منسوخ کرنا) means to withdraw or cancel, which is the correct synonym.
Sign (دستخط کرنا) means to approve by signature.
Validate (تصدیق کرنا) means to confirm.
Accredit (منظور کرنا) means to authorize or approve.
104
RECONNOITRE
Answer:
Inspect
Reconnoitre (جائزہ لینا) means to explore or survey in order to gain information.
Glance (جھلک دیکھنا) means a quick look.
Disclaim (انکار کرنا) means to deny.
Overlook (نظر انداز کرنا) means to ignore.
Inspect (معائنہ کرنا) means to examine carefully, which is the correct synonym.
105
OVERTURE
Answer:
Preamble
Overture (ابتداء / پیش لفظ) means an introduction or opening move.
Preamble (دیباچہ) means introductory part, correct synonym.
Conclusion (اختتام) means end.
Slander (بدنام کرنا) means false statement.
Plunk (ٹھن سے گرنا) means drop heavily.
106
STARTLE
Answer:
Surprise
Startle (چونکنا) means to shock or surprise suddenly.
Surprise (حیران کرنا) means unexpected shock, correct synonym.
Scare (ڈر) means frighten.
Humiliate (ذلیل کرنا) means embarrass.
Shame (شرمندگی) means disgrace.
107
PERTAINING
Answer:
Referring
Pertaining (متعلق ہونا) means to be related to.
Referring (حوالہ دینا) means connecting to, correct synonym.
Denying (انکار کرنا) means refusing.
Promoting (فروغ دینا) means encouraging.
Trusting (اعتماد کرنا) means relying on.
108
OPULENCE
Answer:
Prosperity
Opulence (مال و دولت) means great wealth.
Prosperity (خوشحالی) means success and wealth, correct synonym.
Sagacity (دانشمندی) means wisdom.
Recognition (پہچان) means acknowledgement.
View (نظارہ) means sight.
109
ASSASSINATE
Answer:
Murder
Assassinate (قتل کرنا) means to kill, often a prominent person.
Murder (قتل) means unlawful killing, correct synonym.
Distress (پریشانی) means suffering.
Deceive (دھوکہ دینا) means mislead.
Rebuke (ڈانٹنا) means scold.
110
SCARED
Answer:
Afraid
Scared (ڈرا ہوا) means frightened.
Afraid (خوف زدہ) means fearful, correct synonym.
Sacred (مقدس) means holy.
Solemn (سنگین / سنجیدہ) means serious.
Tranquil (پُرسکون) means calm.