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
1151
Onerous
Answer:
Oppressive
Onerous (بھاری) describes a task or responsibility that is burdensome and difficult. 'Oppressive' (ظالمانہ) or 'burdensome' is the correct meaning.
1152
Omnivorous
Answer:
Devouring indiscriminately
Omnivorous (ہمہ خور) means feeding on both plants and animals. It implies 'devouring indiscriminately' (بلا امتیاز کھانا), or taking in all things. 'Meat-eating' (گوشت خور) is 'carnivorous'.
1153
Omnipresent
Answer:
Present everywhere
Omnipresent (ہر جگہ موجود) means 'present everywhere' (ہر جگہ حاضر) at the same time. 'Knowing everything' (سب کچھ جاننے والا) is 'omniscient'.
1154
Ombudsman
Answer:
Complaint receiver
An ombudsman (محتسب) is an official appointed to investigate and act as a 'complaint receiver' (شکایت وصول کنندہ) for grievances against an organization or government.
1155
Offended
Answer:
Made angry
To be offended (ناراض) means to feel resentful, annoyed, or 'made angry' (غصہ دلانا) by a remark or action.
1156
Odious
Answer:
Hateful
Odious (مکروہ) means extremely unpleasant or repulsive. 'Hateful' (قابل نفرت) is a direct synonym. 'Charming' (دلکش) is an antonym.
1157
Occlude
Answer:
Block
To occlude (بند کرنا) means to stop, close up, or 'block' (رکاوٹ ڈالنا) an opening or passage.
1158
Obviate
Answer:
Make unnecessary
To obviate (دور کرنا) a problem or need means to remove or prevent it, thereby making it 'unnecessary' (غیر ضروری بنا دینا).
1159
Obsequious
Answer:
Excessively submissive
Obsequious (چاپلوس) means obedient or attentive to an excessive degree. 'Excessively submissive' (حد سے زیادہ فرمانبردار) or servile is the definition.
1160
Obscure
Answer:
Hidden
Obscure (مبہم) means not discovered or known about; uncertain or 'hidden' (پوشیدہ). 'Hazy' (دھندلا) is also a good synonym, but 'hidden' captures the sense of being unknown. 'Intelligible' (قابل فہم) is the antonym.