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
1241
Locus
Answer:
A place
Locus (مقام) is a Latin word meaning 'a place' (ایک جگہ). In technical use, it refers to a particular position, point, or place.
1242
Loch
Answer:
Lake
Loch (جھیل) is the Scottish Gaelic word for a 'lake' (جھیل) or a sea inlet.
1243
Loath
Answer:
Hate
To be loath (ناپسند کرنا) to do something means to be unwilling or reluctant. 'Hate' (نفرت کرنا) is a strong synonym for the feeling behind this reluctance. 'Encourage' (حوصلہ افزائی کرنا) is an antonym.
1244
Litigation
Answer:
Lawsuit
Litigation (مقدمہ بازی) is the process of taking legal action. A 'lawsuit' (مقدمہ) is the most direct synonym for this process. 'Reconciliation' (مفاہمت) is the opposite.
1245
Liquidate
Answer:
Dissolve
To liquidate (ختم کرنا) a company means to wind up its affairs by settling debts and 'dissolving' (تحلیل کرنا) it. It can also mean to pay off a debt or convert assets to cash.
1246
Limelight
Answer:
Prominence
The limelight (مرکز نگاہ) is the focus of public attention. 'Prominence' (شہرت) is a direct synonym. 'Unimportance' (غیر اہم) is the antonym.
1247
Limber
Answer:
Agile
Limber (لچکدار) means flexible, supple, and 'agile' (پھرتیلا). 'Perfusion' (انڈیلنا) is the passage of fluid through the body.
1248
Lien
Answer:
Legal claim
A lien (حق) is a 'legal claim' (قانونی دعویٰ) or right to keep possession of property belonging to another person until a debt owed by that person is discharged.
1249
Libellous
Answer:
Defamatory
Libellous (توہین آمیز) describes a published false statement that is 'defamatory' (ہتک آمیز), damaging a person's reputation. 'Laudable' (قابل تعریف) is an antonym.
1250
Levy
Answer:
Impose
To levy (عائد کرنا) means to 'impose' (لگانا) a tax, fee, or fine. 'Envy' (حسد) is a feeling of jealousy.