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
1101
Pollute
Answer:
Soil
To pollute (آلودہ کرنا) means to contaminate with harmful substances. 'To soil' (گندا کرنا) or make dirty is a direct synonym. 'Disinfect' (جراثیم سے پاک کرنا) is an antonym.
1102
Polemic
Answer:
Controversial debate
A polemic (بحث) is a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something. It is a 'controversial debate' (متنازعہ بحث).
1103
Plunge
Answer:
Dive
To plunge (غوطہ لگانا) means to jump or 'dive' (چھلانگ لگانا) quickly and energetically, especially into water.
1104
Pluck
Answer:
Gather or remove something
To pluck (توڑنا) means to 'gather or remove something' (اکٹھا کرنا یا ہٹانا) by quickly pulling it (e.g., pluck a flower, pluck eyebrows). As a noun, 'pluck' means courage (see 'Grit').
1105
Plenary
Answer:
Full
Plenary (مکمل) means 'full' (پورا) or complete. A plenary session is one attended by all participants at a conference. 'Limited' (محدود) is the antonym.
1106
Pledge
Answer:
An oath
A pledge (عہد) is a solemn promise or undertaking. 'An oath' (ایک قسم) is a direct synonym.
1107
Platonic
Answer:
Intellectual
Platonic (افلاطونی) means 'intellectual' (عقلی) and spiritual, without physical or romantic desire (e.g., a platonic relationship).
1108
Platitude
Answer:
Commonplace
A platitude (گھسی پٹی بات) is a 'commonplace' (عام فہم) or trite remark, especially one used as if it were fresh or profound.
1109
Plaintiff
Answer:
Sues
A plaintiff (مدعی) is the person who 'sues' (مقدمہ دائر کرتا ہے) or brings a case against another in a court of law. 'Defendant' (مدعا علیہ) is the person being sued.
1110
Placid
Answer:
Calm
Placid (پرسکون) means not easily upset or excited; peaceful. 'Calm' (پُرامن) is a direct synonym. 'Rough' (ناہموار) is an antonym.