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
1511
Execrable
Answer:
Detestable
Execrable (انتہائی برا) means extremely bad, unpleasant, or 'detestable' (قابل نفرت).
1512
Exasperation
Answer:
Disgust
Exasperation (شدید ناراضگی) is a feeling of intense irritation or annoyance, often leading to 'disgust' (نفرت) or frustration. 'Calmness' (پرسکون) is the antonym.
1513
Exalt
Answer:
Praise highly
To exalt (سرفراز کرنا) means to hold someone or something in very high regard, or to 'praise highly' (بہت تعریف کرنا).
1514
Exaggerate
Answer:
Overemphasize
To exaggerate (مبالغہ کرنا) means to represent something as bigger, better, or worse than it really is. 'Overemphasize' (ضرورت سے زیادہ زور دینا) and 'magnify' (بڑھا چڑھا کر پیش کرنا) are both strong synonyms.
1515
Exacerbate
Answer:
Make worse
To exacerbate (بگاڑ دینا) means to 'make worse' (بدتر بنانا) a problem, situation, or negative feeling.
1516
Evolution
Answer:
Gradual development
Evolution (ارتقاء) is the process of 'gradual development' (بتدریج ترقی) and change over a long period of time.
1517
Evocative
Answer:
Stimulating memories
Evocative (یاد تازہ کرنے والا) means bringing strong images, feelings, or 'stimulating memories' (یادوں کو ابھارنا) to mind.
1518
Estrange
Answer:
Antagonize
To estrange (الگ کرنا) someone is to alienate them or 'antagonize' (مخالف بنانا) them, causing them to no longer be friendly. 'Bind' (باندھنا) is an antonym.
1519
Essay
Answer:
Try
As a verb, 'to essay' (کوشش کرنا) means to attempt or 'try' (آزمانا) to do something, especially something difficult.
1520
Espionage
Answer:
Exaggerate
Espionage (جاسوسی) is the practice of spying. Exaggerate (مبالغہ کرنا) means to overstate. The actions and results of espionage are often 'exaggerated' (مبالغہ آمیز) in reports or popular fiction. (Note: This is a poor synonym pair, but follows the provided key).