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
1371
Illusive
Answer:
Not real
Illusive (فریب دہ) (related to 'illusion') means deceptive or 'not real' (غیر حقیقی). It is often confused with 'elusive' (گریزاں), which means hard to catch.
1372
Illusion
Answer:
Misconception or delusion
An illusion (فریب نظر) is a false idea or belief, or something that deceives the senses. It is a 'misconception or delusion' (غلط فہمی یا دھوکہ).
1373
Illicit
Answer:
Unlawful
Illicit (غیر قانونی) means forbidden by law, rules, or custom. 'Unlawful' (ناجائز) is a direct synonym. 'Illiterate' (ناخواندہ) means unable to read.
1374
Illegible
Answer:
Indistinct
Illegible (ناقابل خواندگی) means not clear enough to be read, such as bad handwriting. 'Indistinct' (غیر واضح) is the best synonym. 'Clear' (واضح) is the antonym.
1375
Ignorant
Answer:
Clueless
Ignorant (جاہل) means lacking knowledge, awareness, or information. 'Clueless' (بے خبر) is a common synonym. 'Wise' (عقلمند) is the antonym.
1376
Ignominious
Answer:
Disgraceful
Ignominious (شرمناک) means deserving or causing public shame or 'disgrace' (ذلت). 'Triumphant' (فاتح) is an antonym.
1377
Idealist
Answer:
Person having high standard
An idealist (مثالیت پسند) is a 'person having high standards' (اعلیٰ معیار رکھنے والا شخص) or noble principles, often seen as impractical.
1378
Hypothetical
Answer:
Imaginary
Hypothetical (فرضی) means based on a proposed idea or situation rather than fact. It is 'imaginary' (خیالی) or supposed. 'Actual' (حقیقی) is the antonym.
1379
Hypothermia
Answer:
Subnormal body temperature
Hypothermia (شدید سردی) is a dangerous medical condition caused by 'subnormal body temperature' (جسم کا درجہ حرارت معمول سے کم ہونا) due to prolonged exposure to cold.
1380
Hypocritical
Answer:
Deceiving
Hypocritical (منافقانہ) is the adjective for hypocrisy. It means behaving in a way that suggests one has higher standards than is the case; 'deceiving' (فریب دہ). 'Sincere' (مخلص) is the antonym.