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
1581
Double-Engender
Answer:
Double standard
While 'double-engender' is not a standard term, it may be a typo for 'double entendre' (Alternate meanings). However, based on the options, the intended answer is 'double standard' (دوہرا معیار), which is a rule or principle that is unfairly applied in different ways to different people.
1582
Dormant
Answer:
Inactive
Dormant (غیر فعال) describes something as being temporarily 'inactive' (سست) or in a state of suspension, like a sleeping volcano.
1583
Domicile
Answer:
Home
A domicile (رہائش گاہ) is a person's fixed, permanent 'home' (گھر) or legal residence. 'Submissive' (فرمانبردار) means meek. 'Soiree' (شام کی محفل) is an evening party.
1584
Domestic
Answer:
Native
Domestic (گھریلو) means relating to one's own country; not foreign. 'Native' (ملکی) is a synonym in this context. 'Exotic' (غیر ملکی) is the antonym.
1585
Doldrums
Answer:
Stagnation
The doldrums (مایوسی) is a state of inactivity, 'stagnation' (جمود), or depression. 'Ebullience' (جوش) means being cheerful and is an antonym.
1586
Dogmatic
Answer:
Arbitrary
Dogmatic (متعصب) means asserting opinions as if they are facts, without evidence. This is an 'arbitrary' (من مانی) or dictatorial way of stating beliefs. 'Canine' (کتوں سے متعلق) relates to dogs.
1587
Dog-Eared
Answer:
Shabby
Dog-eared (مڑے ہوئے کونے والی) describes a book having the corners of its pages folded down from use. This makes the book look worn, old, or 'shabby' (خستہ حال).
1588
Divulge
Answer:
Reveal
To divulge (افشا کرنا) means to make known private or sensitive information. 'Reveal' (ظاہر کرنا) is a direct synonym. 'Deride' (مذاق اڑانا) means to mock.
1589
Divination
Answer:
Foretelling future events
Divination (پیش گوئی) is the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means. It is the act of 'foretelling future events' (مستقبل کے واقعات کی پیش گوئی کرنا).
1590
Divest
Answer:
Rob
To divest (محروم کرنا) means to strip or deprive someone of power, rights, or possessions. 'Rob' (لوٹنا) means to take property from a person or place unlawfully, which is a forceful way of divesting someone.