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
1281
Invested
Answer:
Endowed
To be invested (نوازا) with a quality or power means to be 'endowed' (عطا کرنا) with it; to be formally given it.
1282
Inversion
Answer:
Reversal
Inversion (الٹ) is the action of inverting something or the state of being inverted. It is a 'reversal' (الٹ پلٹ) of the normal order or position.
1283
Invalid
Answer:
Not true
Invalid (غلط) can mean 'unlawful' (غیر قانونی) (like an invalid license) or, in logic, 'not true' (جو سچ نہ ہو) or not sound (an invalid argument).
1284
Inured
Answer:
Sensitive
Inured (عادی) means to become accustomed to or hardened against something unpleasant. 'Sensitive' (حساس) means quick to respond to stimuli. (Note: These words are typically antonyms, but 'Sensitive' is the answer provided in the list).
1285
Intuitive
Answer:
Instinctive
Intuitive (وجدانی) means using or based on what one feels to be true without conscious reasoning. 'Instinctive' (فطری) is a direct synonym.
1286
Intrude
Answer:
Be in the way
To intrude (مداخلت کرنا) means to put oneself into a place or situation where one is unwelcome, which is 'to be in the way' (راستے میں آنا) or trespass.
1287
Intrinsic
Answer:
Undivided
Intrinsic (باطنی) means belonging naturally or essentially to something (inherent). 'Gained' (حاصل کردہ) is an antonym (extrinsic). The provided options are poor, but 'Undivided' (غیر منقسم) is chosen, perhaps implying an intrinsic quality is part of the 'undivided' whole of an object.
1288
Intricate
Answer:
Complicated
Intricate (پیچیدہ) means very 'complicated' (الجھا ہوا) or detailed. 'Dispassionate' (غیر جذباتی) means impartial.
1289
Intrepid
Answer:
Very brave
Intrepid (نڈر) means fearless, adventurous, and 'very brave' (بہت بہادر). 'Tepid' (نیم گرم), which sounds similar, means lukewarm.
1290
Intractable
Answer:
Stubborn
Intractable (ضدی) means hard to control or deal with. 'Stubborn' (ہٹ دھرم) is a direct synonym. 'Tractable' or 'docile' is the antonym.