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
1491
Fallacious
Answer:
False
Fallacious (غلط) means based on a mistaken belief; 'false' (جھوٹا) or misleading. 'Illogical' (غیر منطقی) is a related concept but 'false' is more direct.
1492
Falderal
Answer:
Mere nonsense
Falderal (faldaral) (فضول بات) is a trivial or nonsensical fuss or ornament. It is synonymous with 'mere nonsense' (محض بکواس).
1493
Faculty
Answer:
Ability
Faculty (صلاحیت) can mean a 'department' (شعبہ) in a university, but its primary meaning is an inherent mental or physical power or 'ability' (قابلیت).
1494
Factitious
Answer:
Fabricated
Factitious (مصنوعی) means artificially created or developed; not natural or real. 'Fabricated' (من گھڑت) or man-made is a direct synonym. 'Genuine' (حقیقی) is the antonym.
1495
Facsimile
Answer:
Duplicate
A facsimile (نقل) is an exact copy or 'duplicate' (ہوبہو نقل) of a document, drawing, or other item.
1496
Facetious
Answer:
Inappropriately humorous
Facetious (مذاقاً) means treating serious issues with 'inappropriately humorous' (غیر مناسب طور پر مزاحیہ) or flippant remarks.
1497
Exult
Answer:
Rejoice greatly
To exult (خوشی منانا) means to show or feel elation or 'rejoice greatly' (بہت خوش ہونا), especially as the result of a success. 'Mourning' (ماتم) is the antonym.
1498
Extrude
Answer:
Force out
To extrude (باہر نکالنا) means to thrust or 'force out' (باہر دھکیلنا) something, such as plastic through a die to create a shape.
1499
Extrinsic
Answer:
External
Extrinsic (خارجی) means not part of the essential nature of someone; 'external' (بیرونی). 'Intrinsic' or 'Inborn' (پیدائشی) is the antonym.
1500
Extravagant
Answer:
Spendthrift
Extravagant (فضول خرچ) means spending more money than is necessary. A 'spendthrift' (اسراف کرنے والا) is a person who spends money in an extravagant way. 'Miser' (کنجوس) is an antonym.