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
1411
Hallucination
Answer:
Fantasy
A hallucination (وہم) is an experience involving the apparent perception of something not present. It is a form of 'fantasy' (خیال) or delusion.
1412
Halcyon
Answer:
Calm
Halcyon (پرسکون) describes a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful. 'Calm' (پُرامن) is the core meaning. 'Noisy' (شور) is an antonym.
1413
Haggard
Answer:
Gaunt
Haggard (دبلا پتلا) means looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering. 'Gaunt' (لاغر) means lean and haggard, making it a strong synonym.
1414
Gyrate
Answer:
To move in circles
To gyrate (گھومنا) means 'to move in circles' (چکر لگانا) or spiral around a fixed point.
1415
Gutsy
Answer:
Courageous
Gutsy (ہمت والا) is an informal term meaning having or showing courage. 'Courageous' (بہادر) is a direct synonym. 'Timid' (بزدل) is the antonym.
1416
Guilty
Answer:
Culpable
Guilty (مجرم) means responsible for a specified wrongdoing. 'Culpable' (قابل مذمت) means deserving blame, which is a direct synonym.
1417
Guile
Answer:
Deceit
Guile (دھوکہ) is sly or cunning intelligence used 'to deceive' (فریب دینا). 'Deceit' (فریب) is a direct synonym.
1418
Gruesome
Answer:
Horrible
Gruesome (خوفناک) means causing repulsion or horror; grisly. 'Horrible' (ہولناک) is the best synonym. 'Repulsive' (ناگوار) is also very close.
1419
Grouchy
Answer:
Bad-tempered
Grouchy (چڑچڑا) means irritable and 'bad-tempered' (بدمزاج); complaining.
1420
Grit
Answer:
Pluck
Grit (ہمت) means courage, 'pluck' (جرات), and resolve. It can also mean small particles of stone or sand.