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
1521
Esoteric
Answer:
Difficult to understand
Esoteric (خفیہ) means intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people. It is 'difficult to understand' (سمجھنے میں مشکل) for most.
1522
Eschew
Answer:
Abandon
To eschew (پرہیز کرنا) means to deliberately avoid, 'abandon' (ترک کرنا), or abstain from something. 'Embrace' (اپنانا) is the antonym.
1523
Escalate
Answer:
Expand
To escalate (بڑھنا) means to increase rapidly in intensity or extent. 'Expand' (پھیلنا) is a close synonym. 'Diminish' (کم ہونا) is the antonym.
1524
Erroneous
Answer:
Fallacious
Erroneous (غلط) means wrong or incorrect. 'Fallacious' (گمراہ کن) means based on a mistaken belief, which is a strong synonym. 'Correct' (درست) is the antonym.
1525
Erode
Answer:
Wear away
To erode (گھسنا) means to gradually 'wear away' (ختم کر دینا) soil, rock, or land, often by wind, water, or other natural agents.
1526
Eradicate
Answer:
Remove
To eradicate (جڑ سے اکھاڑنا) means to destroy or 'remove' (ہٹانا) completely; to root out.
1527
Equitable
Answer:
Impartial
Equitable (منصفانہ) means fair and 'impartial' (غیر جانبدار). 'Unfair' (غیر منصفانہ) is the antonym.
1528
Equilibrium
Answer:
Balance
Equilibrium (توازن) is a state in which opposing forces or influences are perfectly 'balanced' (برابر). 'Imbalance' (عدم توازن) is the antonym.
1529
Equable
Answer:
Unvarying
Equable (یکساں) means not easily disturbed or angered (for a person) or steady and 'unvarying' (غیر متغیر) (for a climate). 'Fair and just' (منصفانہ) is 'equitable'.
1530
Ephemeral
Answer:
Transitory
Ephemeral (عارضی) means lasting for a very short time. 'Transitory' (فانی) is a direct synonym, meaning not permanent.