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
1341
Incitement
Answer:
Instigation
Incitement (اشتعال انگیزی) is the action of provoking unlawful or violent behavior. 'Instigation' (اکساہٹ) is a direct synonym. 'Discouragement' (حوصلہ شکنی) is an antonym.
1342
Incentive
Answer:
Stimulation
An incentive (ترغیب) is a thing that motivates or encourages one to do something. It is a form of 'stimulation' (تحریک). A 'goad' (اکسانا) is similar but more forceful.
1343
Incense
Answer:
Enrage
As a verb, to incense (غصہ دلانا) means to make someone very angry or 'enraged' (غضبناک کرنا). As a noun, it is a substance burned for its sweet smell.
1344
Incendiary
Answer:
Causing fire
Incendiary (آگ لگانے والا) means designed 'to cause fire' (آگ بھڑکانے والا). It can also mean tending to stir up conflict.
1345
Inaugurate
Answer:
Begin
To inaugurate (افتتاح کرنا) means to 'begin' (شروع کرنا) or introduce a system, policy, or period. The 'opening ceremony' (افتتاحی تقریب) is the event where this happens.
1346
Inanimate
Answer:
Nonliving
Inanimate (بے جان) means not alive; 'nonliving' (غیر جاندار). 'Animate' (جاندار) is the antonym.
1347
Inane
Answer:
Senseless
Inane (احمقانہ) means lacking sense or meaning; silly or 'senseless' (بے معنی). 'Lifeless' (بے جان) is 'inanimate'.
1348
Inadequate
Answer:
Insufficient
Inadequate (ناکافی) means lacking in quality or quantity. 'Insufficient' (ناپورا) is a direct synonym. 'Enough' (کافی) is the antonym.
1349
Impute
Answer:
Ascribe
To impute (منسوب کرنا) means to 'ascribe' (ذمہ دار ٹھہرانا) or attribute a fault or action to someone.
1350
Impunity
Answer:
Exemption from harm
Impunity (سزا سے مستثنیٰ) is 'exemption from punishment or harm' (سزا یا نقصان سے استثنیٰ). It means getting away with something.