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
1131
Peal
Answer:
Ringing sound
A peal (گھنٹی کی آواز) is a loud 'ringing sound' (گھنٹیوں کی آواز) of a bell or bells, or a loud burst of laughter. 'Skin' (چھلکا) is 'peel'.
1132
Pause
Answer:
Break
A pause (وقفہ) is a temporary stop or 'break' (توقف) in action or speech. 'Continue' (جاری رکھنا) is the antonym.
1133
Paucity
Answer:
Scarcity
Paucity (کمی) means the presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities. 'Scarcity' (قلت) is a direct synonym. 'Abundance' (کثرت) is the antonym.
1134
Paraphrase
Answer:
Reword
To paraphrase (تشریح کرنا) is to 'reword' (دوسرے لفظوں میں بیان کرنا) something written or spoken by someone else, often to make it clearer. 'To shorten' (مختصر کرنا) is to summarize.
1135
Parameter
Answer:
Guideline
A parameter (پیرامیٹر) is a limit or boundary that defines the scope of a process. It acts as a 'guideline' (رہنما اصول) or framework.
1136
Paradigm
Answer:
Model
A paradigm (مثال) is a typical example, pattern, or 'model' (نمونہ) of something. 'Story about moral truth' (اخلاقی کہانی) is a 'parable'.
1137
Panorama
Answer:
Extensive view
A panorama (وسیع منظر) is an unbroken 'extensive view' (دور تک کا نظارہ) of an entire surrounding area.
1138
Palpitate
Answer:
To flutter or beat rapidly
To palpitate (دھڑکنا) means (of the heart) 'to beat rapidly' (تیزی سے دھڑکنا), strongly, or irregularly. 'Feeling with the hand' (ہاتھ سے محسوس کرنا) is 'palpate'.
1139
Pallid
Answer:
Pale
Pallid (زرد) means 'pale' (پیلا), typically because of poor health. 'Energetic' (توانا) is an antonym.
1140
Palliative
Answer:
Reduces bad effects
A palliative (تسکین بخش) is a medicine or treatment that 'reduces bad effects' (برے اثرات کو کم کرتا ہے) or symptoms without curing the underlying disease.