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
1141
Overwhelm
Answer:
Over-power
To overwhelm (مغلوب کرنا) means to 'over-power' (قابو پانا) with superior force or numbers, or to bury beneath a mass of something.
1142
Ovation
Answer:
Applause
An ovation (تالیاں) is a sustained and enthusiastic show of 'applause' (داد) from an audience.
1143
Oval
Answer:
Shaped like an egg
Oval (بیضوی) means having a rounded and elongated shape, 'like an egg' (انڈے کی شکل کا). 'Verbal' (زبانی) is 'Oral'.
1144
Osmosis
Answer:
Diffusion of fluids
Osmosis (نفوذ) is a process by which molecules pass through a membrane from a less concentrated solution into a more concentrated one. It is a 'diffusion of fluids' (مائعات کا پھیلاؤ).
1145
Orthodox
Answer:
Conventional
Orthodox (روایتی) means following 'conventional' (روایتی) or traditional beliefs, especially in religion. 'Unorthodox' is the antonym.
1146
Oral
Answer:
Spoken
Oral (زبانی) means relating to the mouth or 'spoken' (کہا گیا) rather than 'written' (تحریری).
1147
Oracle
Answer:
Wise person
An oracle (کاہن) was a priest in ancient Greece who gave prophecies. The term is now used for a 'wise person' (عقلمند شخص) or source of advice. 'Idiot' (احمق) is the antonym.
1148
Opulence
Answer:
Wealth
Opulence (دولت) means great 'wealth' (امیری) or luxuriousness. 'Squalor' (گندگی) is the antonym.
1149
Opportune
Answer:
Timely
Opportune (بروقت) means done or occurring at a favorable or 'timely' (مناسب وقت پر) moment. 'Awkward' (عجیب) is an antonym.
1150
Op Art
Answer:
Creates optical illusions
Op Art (Optical Art) (آپٹیکل آرٹ) is a style of visual art that uses abstract patterns and colors to 'create optical illusions' (بصری دھوکہ پیدا کرنا).