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
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FAD
Answer:
Sensation
Fad (عارضی رجحان) means a temporary fashion or craze.
Sensation (سنسنی / رجحان) means something exciting or popular, correct synonym.
Deviant (غیر معمولی) means abnormal.
Standard (معیار) means norm.
Classic (کلاسیکی) means traditional.
132
SOAR
Answer:
Fly
Soar (اونچا اڑنا) means to rise high or fly upward.
Fly (اڑنا) means move in the air, correct synonym.
Bitter (کڑوا) means sharp taste.
Sour (کھٹا) means acidic taste.
Sweet (میٹھا) means sugary taste.
133
BOGUS
Answer:
False
Bogus (جعلی) means not genuine.
False (جھوٹا) means not true, correct synonym.
Humane (انسان دوست) means compassionate.
Strong (طاقتور) means powerful.
Criticize (تنقید کرنا) means find faults.
134
LAIR
Answer:
Concealment
Lair (اڈہ) means a secret resting place of an animal.
Concealment (چھپنے کی جگہ) means hiding place, correct synonym.
Apart (علیحدہ) means separated.
Concurrent (بیک وقت) means simultaneous.
Arraign (مقدمہ چلانا) means to charge in court.
135
FAMINE
Answer:
Drought
Famine (قحط) means extreme scarcity of food.
Drought (خشک سالی) means long lack of rain causing shortage, correct synonym.
Feast (دعوت) means large meal.
Abundance (فراوانی) means plenty.
Plenty (بہت زیادہ) means large quantity.
136
WALLOW
Answer:
Flounder
Wallow (ڈوب جانا / مزہ لینا) means to roll around or struggle clumsily.
Flounder (ہچکچاہٹ کے ساتھ لڑکھڑانا) means struggle helplessly, correct synonym.
Rise (اٹھنا) means move upward.
Straighten (سیدھا کرنا) means make straight.
Steady (مستحکم) means stable.
137
JEJUNE
Answer:
Drab
Jejune (بورنگ) means dull or lacking substance.
Drab (بے رنگ) means boring or lacking brightness, correct synonym.
Poignant (اثر انگیز) means emotionally touching.
Unchildlike (غیر بچگانہ) means mature.
Cosmopolitan (بین الاقوامی) means worldly.
138
BUDDY
Answer:
Associate
Buddy (دوست) means companion.
Associate (ساتھی) means partner, correct synonym.
Enemy (دشمن) means opponent.
Foe (حریف) means enemy.
Stylist (فیشن ڈیزائنر) means fashion expert.
139
CRAVEN
Answer:
Cowardly
Craven (بزدل) means lacking courage.
Cowardly (ڈرپوک) means fearful, correct synonym.
Bold (بہادر) means brave.
Gallant (شجاع) means courageous.
Unabashed (بے شرم) means unashamed.
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ELUCIDATE
Answer:
Explicate
Elucidate (واضح کرنا) means to explain clearly.
Explicate (وضاحت کرنا) means to clarify, correct synonym.
Examine (جائزہ لینا) means to inspect.
Exhaust (تھکانا) means tire out.
Oracular (پُر اسرار) means prophetic.