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
1451
Gall
Answer:
Irritate
As a verb, to gall (جلن پیدا کرنا) means to make someone feel annoyed or 'irritated' (چڑچڑا کرنا). As a noun, it means bold, impudent behavior.
1452
Futility
Answer:
Uselessness
Futility (بے فاعدہ) is the quality of being pointless or useless. 'Uselessness' (بے کاری) is a direct synonym.
1453
Functionary
Answer:
An official
A functionary (عہدیدار) is 'an official' (ایک سرکاری ملازم) who holds a position in an organization or government and performs specific (often minor) duties.
1454
Frustration
Answer:
Thwarting
Frustration (مایوسی) is the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something. It comes from 'thwarting' (روکنا), the act of preventing an action. 'Satiety' (سیر) is fullness.
1455
Frugality
Answer:
Thrift
Frugality (کفایت شعاری) is the quality of being economical with money or food. 'Thrift' (کفایت) is a direct synonym. 'Extravagance' (فضول خرچی) is the antonym.
1456
Frivolous
Answer:
Foolish
Frivolous (غیر سنجیدہ) means not having any serious purpose or value; 'foolish' (احمقانہ) or lighthearted. 'Serious' (سنجیدہ) is the antonym.
1457
Franchise
Answer:
License
A franchise (حق رائے دہی) is an authorization or 'license' (اجازت نامہ) granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular area. It also means the right to vote.
1458
Founder
Answer:
To sink
As a verb, to founder (ڈوبنا) means (of a ship) to fill with water and 'sink' (غرق ہونا). It can also mean to fail or break down.
1459
Foster
Answer:
Raise
To foster (پرورش کرنا) means to 'raise' (پالنا) a child (not one's own) or to encourage the development of something.
1460
Fossil
Answer:
Prehistoric remnant of an animal or plant
A fossil (رکاز) is the 'prehistoric remnant of an animal or plant' (جانور یا پودے کی قدیم باقیات) embedded in rock and preserved.