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
1601
Disparity
Answer:
Difference
Disparity (فرق) is a great 'difference' (اختلاف) or inequality between two or more things. 'Harmony' (ہم آہنگی) is an antonym.
1602
Disparage
Answer:
Condemn
To disparage (حقیر سمجھنا) means to regard or represent as being of little worth; to belittle. 'Condemn' (مذمت کرنا) is a strong synonym, as it involves expressing harsh disapproval.
1603
Disoriented
Answer:
Having lost a sense of direction
To be disoriented (گمراہ) means to be confused and 'having lost a sense of direction' (سمت کا احساس کھو دینا) or one's bearings.
1604
Disguise
Answer:
Deceive
A disguise (بھیس بدلنا) is a means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity. The purpose is often to 'deceive' (دھوکہ دینا). 'Reveal' (ظاہر کرنا) is the antonym.
1605
Discriminate
Answer:
Distinguish
To discriminate (فرق کرنا) means to recognize a difference or 'distinguish' (تمیز کرنا) between things. It can also mean to treat a group unfairly, but its root meaning is to see a difference.
1606
Discretionary
Answer:
Arbitrarily
Discretionary (اختیاری) means available to be used at one's discretion or choice. It implies acting 'arbitrarily' (صوابدیدی طور پر) or based on one's own judgment rather than a fixed rule.
1607
Discrete
Answer:
Different
Discrete (علیحدہ) (with 'ete') means individually separate and 'different' (مختلف). 'Tactful' (باتمیز) is a synonym for 'discreet'.
1608
Discreet
Answer:
Cautious
Discreet (محتاط) (with 'ee') means careful and 'cautious' (چوکس) in one's speech or actions, especially to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.
1609
Discord
Answer:
Disagreement
Discord (نااتفاقی) is 'disagreement' (اختلاف) between people, or a lack of harmony in music. 'Concord' (اتفاق) is the antonym.
1610
Disconcert
Answer:
Confuse
To disconcert (پریشان کرنا) someone means to disturb their composure, to 'confuse' (الجھانا) or unsettle them.