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
1441
Genteel
Answer:
Aristocratic
Genteel (شریف) means polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected way. It is associated with the 'aristocratic' (اشرافیہ) or upper classes.
1442
Genesis
Answer:
Creation
Genesis (آغاز) is the origin or mode of formation of something. 'Creation' (تخلیق) is a direct synonym. 'End' (اختتام) is the antonym.
1443
Gawky
Answer:
Awkward
Gawky (پھوہڑ) means nervously 'awkward' (بے سلیقہ) and ungainly in movement.
1444
Gauche
Answer:
Clumsy
Gauche (پھوہڑ) means unsophisticated and socially awkward. 'Clumsy' (بے ڈھنگا) or tactless is the best synonym. 'Graceful' (خوش اسلوب) is the antonym.
1445
Gastronomic
Answer:
Eating well
Gastronomic (کھانے پینے سے متعلق) relates to gastronomy, which is the practice or art of choosing, cooking, and 'eating well' (اچھا کھانا).
1446
Garrulity
Answer:
Loquaciousness
Garrulity (باتونی پن) is the quality of being excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters. 'Loquaciousness' (زیادہ گوئی) is a direct synonym.
1447
Garrison
Answer:
Station troops
A garrison (قلعہ) is a body of troops stationed in a fort. As a verb, it means 'to station troops' (فوج تعینات کرنا) in a place to defend it.
1448
Garnish
Answer:
Decorate
To garnish (سجانا) means 'to decorate' (آراستہ کرنا) or embellish, especially a dish of food.
1449
Garish
Answer:
Flashy
Garish (بھڑکیلا) means obtrusively bright and showy; 'flashy' (چمکدار) or gaudy.
1450
Galvanize
Answer:
Stimulate
To galvanize (متحرک کرنا) means to shock or 'stimulate' (اکسانا) someone into taking action. It also means to coat iron with zinc.