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
1201
Mince
Answer:
Chop fine
To mince (قیمہ بنانا) means to cut up or grind food (especially meat) into very small pieces; 'to chop fine' (باریک کاٹنا).
1202
Micro
Answer:
Small
Micro (چھوٹا) is a prefix meaning 'small' (چھوٹا). 'Macro' is the prefix for 'big'.
1203
Meticulous
Answer:
Painstaking
Meticulous (محتاط) means showing great attention to detail; very careful. 'Painstaking' (محنتی) is a direct synonym. 'Careless' (لاپرواہ) is the antonym.
1204
Meteorologist
Answer:
Weather forecaster
A meteorologist (ماہر موسمیات) is an expert in meteorology. They are a 'weather forecaster' (موسم کی پیش گوئی کرنے والا).
1205
Mesmerize
Answer:
Hypnotize
To mesmerize (مسحور کرنا) means to capture the complete attention of someone, as if 'to hypnotize' (ہپناٹائز کرنا) them.
1206
Mesh
Answer:
To combine harmoniously
As a verb, to mesh (جال بننا) means 'to combine harmoniously' (ہم آہنگی سے ملنا) or to fit together perfectly, like gears.
1207
Mendicants
Answer:
Beggars
Mendicants (فقیر) are people who live by 'begging' (بھیک مانگنا).
1208
Mendacious
Answer:
False
Mendacious (جھوٹا) means not telling the truth; lying. 'False' (غلط) is a direct synonym.
1209
Menace
Answer:
Threat
A menace (خطرہ) is a person or thing that is likely to cause harm. 'Threat' (دھمکی) is a direct synonym.
1210
Memorabilia
Answer:
Things worth remembering
Memorabilia (یادگاریں) are objects kept or collected because of their historical interest or as 'things worth remembering' (یاد رکھنے کے قابل چیزیں).