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
1091
Precis
Answer:
Summary
A précis (خلاصہ) is a concise 'summary' (خلاصہ) of a text, retaining its main points and order. 'Elaborate' (تفصیلی) is the opposite.
1092
Precipitation
Answer:
Fall of rain
Precipitation (بارش) in a weather context refers to any form of water (like rain, snow, or hail) that falls to the earth. 'Fall of rain' (بارش کا گرنا) is the most common example. 'Evaporation' (بخارات) is the opposite process.
1093
Preceding
Answer:
Coming earlier
Preceding (سابقہ) means 'coming earlier' (پہلے آنے والا) in time, order, or position. 'Coming after' (بعد میں آنے والا) and 'Succeeding' (اگلا) are antonyms.
1094
Precarious
Answer:
Risky
Precarious (غیر یقینی) means not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse. It describes something that is uncertain or 'risky' (خطرناک). 'Dilapidated' (خستہ حال) means in disrepair.
1095
Pre-eminent
Answer:
Outstanding
Pre-eminent (ممتاز) means surpassing all others; very distinguished. 'Outstanding' (نمایاں) is a direct synonym.
1096
Potsherd
Answer:
Fragment of pottery
A potsherd (ٹھیکری) is a broken 'fragment of pottery' (مٹی کے برتن کا ٹکڑا), especially one found at an archaeological site.
1097
Posh
Answer:
Elegant
Posh (پرتعیش) is an informal word meaning 'elegant' (نفیس), stylish, and luxurious.
1098
Ponderous
Answer:
Dull
Ponderous (بھاری) means slow and clumsy because of great weight. It can also mean 'dull' (سست) or laborious (a ponderous speech). 'Thoughtful' (سوچنے والا) is 'pensive'.
1099
Ponder
Answer:
Consider
To ponder (غور کرنا) means to think about or 'consider' (سوچنا) something carefully and at length.
1100
Polymath
Answer:
Great scholar
A polymath (ہمہ دان) is a person of wide-ranging knowledge or learning. 'Great scholar' (عظیم عالم) is the best description. 'Ignorant' (جاہل) is the antonym.