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
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Placate
Answer:
Soothe
To placate (تسلی دینا) means to make someone less angry or hostile. 'Soothe' (پرسکون کرنا) or appease is a direct synonym. 'Loathe' (نفرت کرنا) is an antonym.
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Piedmont
Answer:
Area at the base of a mountain
Piedmont (دامن کوہ) is a gentle slope leading from 'the base of a mountain' (پہاڑ کا دامن) to a region of flat land.
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Piazza
Answer:
Public square
A piazza (چوک) is an open 'public square' (عوامی چوک) in an Italian town. 'Cheese dish' (پنیر کی ڈش) is 'pizza'.
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Phlegmatic
Answer:
Sluggish
Phlegmatic (سست) describes a person having an unemotional and calm disposition. 'Sluggish' (کاہل) or 'unresponsive' is the best synonym.
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Phase
Answer:
Stage of development
A phase (مرحلہ) is a distinct 'stage of development' (ترقی کا مرحلہ) or period in a process of change. 'Faze' (پریشان کرنا) means 'confusion of mind'.
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Pertinent
Answer:
Relevant
Pertinent (مناسب) means 'relevant' (متعلقہ) or applicable to a particular matter. 'Irrelevant' is the antonym.
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Pert
Answer:
Lively
Pert (شوخ) means attractively 'lively' (زندہ دل) and cheerful. It can also mean impudent or bold. 'Maladroit' (اناڑی) is an antonym.
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Persistent
Answer:
Unceasing
Persistent (مسلسل) means continuing firmly in a course of action or 'unceasing' (نہ رکنے والا) and continuing to exist over a prolonged period.
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Persiflage
Answer:
Banter
Persiflage (مذاق) is light and slightly mocking 'banter' (ہنسی مذاق) or mockery.
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Persevere
Answer:
Persist
To persevere (ثابت قدم رہنا) means to 'persist' (ڈٹے رہنا) or continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty.