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
1421
Gregarious
Answer:
Sociable
Gregarious (ملنسار) describes a person who is fond of company. 'Sociable' (سماجی) is a direct synonym. 'Unsociable' (غیر ملنسار) is the antonym.
1422
Gratitude
Answer:
Gratefulness
Gratitude (شکر گزاری) is the quality of being thankful. 'Gratefulness' (احسان مندی) is a direct synonym.
1423
Grasp
Answer:
Understand
To grasp (سمجھنا) can mean to 'grip' (پکڑنا) physically, but it also means to comprehend or 'understand' (سمجھنا) something fully.
1424
Grapple
Answer:
Grasp
To grapple (پکڑنا) means to 'grasp' (مضبوطی سے پکڑنا) or seize in a firm grip, or to struggle to deal with a problem.
1425
Graphics
Answer:
Diagrams
Graphics (نقش و نگار) are visual images or 'diagrams' (خاکے) produced by computer processing or used in books and magazines.
1426
Grandeur
Answer:
Splendor
Grandeur (شان و شوکت) is 'splendor' (عظمت) and impressiveness, especially of appearance or style.
1427
Gradient
Answer:
Slope
A gradient (ڈھلوان) is an inclined part of a road or railway; a 'slope' (چڑھائی).
1428
Gorgeous
Answer:
Magnificent
Gorgeous (شان دار) means beautiful or very attractive. 'Magnificent' (عالی شان) and 'lovely' (پیارا) are both synonyms, but 'magnificent' captures the grand scale of 'gorgeous' better.
1429
Goodwill
Answer:
Benevolence
Goodwill (خیر سگالی) is a friendly, helpful, or cooperative feeling. 'Benevolence' (نیک نیتی) or kindness is a strong synonym. 'Ill-will' (بد نیتی) is the antonym.
1430
Glutinous
Answer:
Sticky
Glutinous (چپچپا) means like glue in texture; 'sticky' (لیس دار). It is related to 'gluten'.