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
1571
Eager
Answer:
Anxious
Eager (خواہشمند) means strongly wanting to do or have something. It often implies a feeling of keen, 'anxious' (بے چین) anticipation or impatience. 'Loath' (ناراض) is an antonym.
1572
Dynamic
Answer:
Energetic
Dynamic (متحرک) means characterized by constant change, activity, or progress. 'Energetic' (پھریلا) and active is the best synonym.
1573
Duplicity
Answer:
Hypocrisy
Duplicity (دوغلاپن) is deceitfulness or double-dealing; speaking or acting in two different ways. It is a form of 'hypocrisy' (منافقت). 'Candor' (صاف گوئی) is the antonym.
1574
Dupe
Answer:
Easily fooled
A dupe (دھوکہ کھایا ہوا) is a person who is 'easily fooled' (آسانی سے دھوکہ کھانے والا) or deceived.
1575
Dunce
Answer:
Ignorant
A dunce (کند ذہن) is a person who is slow at learning or considered stupid. 'Ignorant' (جاہل) or unintelligent is the core meaning.
1576
Dubious
Answer:
Doubtful
Dubious (مشکوک) means hesitating or 'doubtful' (شک میں) about something. It can also mean not to be relied upon or suspicious.
1577
Dross
Answer:
Impurity
Dross (فضلہ) is the waste matter or 'impurity' (ناپاکی) that rises to the surface of molten metal. Metaphorically, it means rubbish or worthless material.
1578
Dreadful
Answer:
Horrible
Dreadful (خوفناک) means causing or involving great suffering, fear, or unhappiness. It is synonymous with 'horrible' (ہولناک). 'Illusory' (فریب نظر) means based on illusion.
1579
Drain
Answer:
Taking away
To drain (نکالنا) means to remove liquid from something, or to deplete resources or energy. It involves 'taking away' (لے جانا) the substance. 'To draw off by degrees' (آہستہ آہستہ نکالنا) is also a correct, more specific definition.
1580
Dowser
Answer:
One who searches for water
A dowser (پانی تلاش کرنے والا) is 'one who searches for water' (پانی تلاش کرنے والا) or minerals underground using a forked stick or rod (a dowsing rod).