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
121
RENOUNCE
Answer:
Forsake
Renounce (ترک کرنا) means to give up formally.
Forsake (چھوڑ دینا) means abandon, correct synonym.
Condone (معاف کرنا) means forgive.
Hamper (رکاوٹ ڈالنا) means obstruct.
Prevent (روکنا) means stop.
122
BENEVOLENCE
Answer:
Compassion
Benevolence (نیک دلی) means kindness or goodwill.
Compassion (ہمدردی) means sympathy and kindness, correct synonym.
Malevolence (بد نیتی) means ill will.
Severity (سختی) means harshness.
Impassion (جذبہ دینا) means arouse emotion.
123
AMBLE
Answer:
Wander
Amble (آہستہ چلنا) means to walk slowly and leisurely.
Wander (بھٹکنا) means walk casually, correct synonym.
Bustle (ہلچل کرنا) means move busily.
Trot (دوڑنا) means run lightly.
Stare (گورنا) means look fixedly.
124
CONFRONT
Answer:
Challenge
Confront (سامنا کرنا) means to face something directly.
Challenge (چیلنج کرنا) means to oppose or face boldly, correct synonym.
Mingle (ملانا) means mix.
Conceal (چھپانا) means hide.
Scheme (منصوبہ) means plan.
125
BAFFLEMENT
Answer:
Confusion
Bafflement (حیرانی) means state of being confused.
Confusion (الجھن) means lack of clarity, correct synonym.
Clarity (وضاحت) means clear.
Pleasure (خوشی) means enjoyment.
Cleanliness (صفائی) means hygiene.
126
OBLATE
Answer:
Layperson
Oblate (دینی خدمتگار) means a person dedicated to religious service.
Layperson (عام شخص / غیر پادری) means non-clerical member, correct synonym.
Mendicant (بھکاری) means beggar.
Heathen (کافر) means non-believer.
Secular (غیر مذہبی) means worldly.
127
DECIMATE
Answer:
Wreck
Decimate (تباہ کرنا) means destroy a large part.
Wreck (برباد کرنا) means ruin completely, correct synonym.
Mend (درست کرنا) means repair.
Establish (قائم کرنا) means set up.
Harbour (پناہ دینا) means shelter.
128
ENIGMATIC
Answer:
Mysterious
Enigmatic (پُر اسرار) means difficult to understand.
Mysterious (پُراسرار) means full of mystery, correct synonym.
Grumpy (چڑچڑا) means bad-tempered.
Literate (پڑھا لکھا) means educated.
Illiterate (ان پڑھ) means uneducated.
129
CORRECTIVE
Answer:
Restorative
Corrective (اصلاحی) means intended to improve or fix.
Restorative (بحال کرنے والا) means healing or improving, correct synonym.
Compensatory (تلافی کرنے والا) means making up for loss.
Sluggish (سست) means slow.
Commuting (روزانہ سفر کرنا) means traveling regularly.
130
NACREOUS
Answer:
Iridescent
Nacreous (چمکیلا / موتی جیسا) means pearly or shining.
Iridescent (رنگ بدلنے والا) means showing rainbow-like colors, correct synonym.
Pale (پھیکا) means light in color.
Gloom (اندھیرا) means sadness or darkness.
Monochromatic (ایک رنگی) means single-colored.