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
1431
Gloomy
Answer:
Sad
Gloomy (اداس) means 'dark' (تاریک) or 'dim' (دھندلا), but it also means feeling distressed, dejected, or 'sad' (غمگین).
1432
Global
Answer:
Of the globe
Global (عالمی) literally means relating to 'of the globe' (پوری دنیا کا), and by extension, relating to the whole world; worldwide.
1433
Gloat
Answer:
Feel malicious pleasure
To gloat (خوش ہونا) means to dwell on one's own success or another's misfortune with smugness or 'malicious pleasure' (بدنیتی پر مبنی خوشی).
1434
Glint
Answer:
Sparkle
A glint (چمک) is a small, quick flash of light. 'Sparkle' (جھلک) is a direct synonym.
1435
Glib
Answer:
Articulate
Glib (چرب زبان) means fluent and 'articulate' (خوش گفتار) but often insincere and shallow. 'Slippery' (پھسلنے والا) is related but 'articulate' is a closer fit.
1436
Gist
Answer:
Summary
The gist (خلاصہ) of something is the substance, main point, or 'summary' (لب لباب) of a speech or text.
1437
Gingerly
Answer:
Cautiously
To do something gingerly (احتیاط سے) means to do it in a careful or 'cautious' (محتاط) manner. 'Recklessly' (لاپرواہی سے) is the antonym.
1438
Gimmick
Answer:
Stunt
A gimmick (چال) is a trick or 'stunt' (کرتب) intended to attract attention, publicity, or business.
1439
Germane
Answer:
Relevant
Germane (متعلقہ) means 'relevant' (مناسب) to a subject under consideration. 'Irrelevant' is the antonym.
1440
Geopolitics
Answer:
Geographical features
Geopolitics (جغرافیائی سیاست) is politics influenced by 'geographical features' (جغرافیائی خصوصیات).