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
1121
Perpetuate
Answer:
Continue
To perpetuate (جاری رکھنا) means to make something (like a situation or belief) 'continue' (جاری رکھنا) indefinitely.
1122
Perpetual
Answer:
Constant
Perpetual (ابدی) means never ending or changing; 'constant' (مسلسل) and uninterrupted.
1123
Permeable
Answer:
Porous
Permeable (نفوذ پذیر) describes a material that allows liquids or gases to pass through it. 'Porous' (مسام دار) is a direct synonym.
1124
Peripatetic
Answer:
Walking or moving about
Peripatetic (خانہ بدوش) means traveling from place to place; 'walking or moving about' (گھومنا پھرنا). 'Permanent' (مستقل) is the antonym.
1125
Perforate
Answer:
To make holes
To perforate (سوراخ کرنا) means to pierce and 'make holes' (چھید کرنا) in something.
1126
Perennial
Answer:
Permanent
Perennial (دائمی) means lasting for a long time, persistent, or everlasting. 'Permanent' (مستقل) is the best synonym. 'Temporary' (عارضی) is an antonym.
1127
Pensive
Answer:
Thoughtful
Pensive (فکرمند) means engaged in deep or serious 'thought' (سوچ). It often implies a touch of sadness. 'Cheerful' (خوش) is an antonym.
1128
Pendulous
Answer:
Hanging down loosely
Pendulous (لٹکا ہوا) means 'hanging down loosely' (ڈھیلا لٹکنا) and swinging, like a pendulum. 'Thoughtful' (سوچ میں گم) is 'pensive'.
1129
Penance
Answer:
Repentance
Penance (کفارہ) is an act of self-punishment or devotion to show 'repentance' (توبہ) for a sin or wrongdoing.
1130
Pejorative
Answer:
Derogatory
Pejorative (توهین آمیز) means expressing contempt or disapproval. 'Derogatory' (حقارت آمیز) is a direct synonym. 'Full of praise' (تعریف سے بھرا) is an antonym.