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
1641
Deliverance
Answer:
Freedom
Deliverance (نجات) is the action of being rescued or set free. It is synonymous with 'freedom' (آزادی) from bondage or danger.
1642
Delirious
Answer:
Frantic
Delirious (بے ہوش) means in an acutely disturbed state of mind, characterized by restlessness and incoherence. 'Frantic' (دیوانہ وار) describes this wild, disturbed state. 'Coherent' (مربوط) and 'Sane' (صحیح الدماغ) are antonyms.
1643
Delinquent
Answer:
Criminal
A delinquent (مجرم) is typically a young person who shows a tendency to commit minor crimes. 'Criminal' (گناہ گار) is the most suitable synonym.
1644
Delicacy
Answer:
Refinement
Delicacy (نفاست) can mean a rare food, but it also means fineness of texture, quality, or 'refinement' (شائستگی) of touch or manner. 'Inelegance' (بد تہذیبی) is an antonym.
1645
Delete
Answer:
To remove
To delete (مٹانا) means 'to remove' (ہٹانا) or obliterate written or printed matter. 'To include' (شامل کرنا) is the antonym.
1646
Delectable
Answer:
Delicious
Delectable (لذیذ) means extremely 'delicious' (مزیدار) or delightful, usually referring to food.
1647
Defraud
Answer:
Cheat
To defraud (دھوکہ دینا) means to illegally obtain money from someone by deception. It is to 'cheat' (فریب دینا) them for financial gain.
1648
Deficient
Answer:
Lacking
Deficient (کمی) means not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient. It is synonymous with 'lacking' (کم ہونا). 'Defective' (ناقص) means faulty, which is a result of a deficiency.
1649
Deference
Answer:
Obedience
Deference (احترام) is polite submission and respect shown to another. It often involves yielding to their judgment, which is a form of 'obedience' (فرمانبرداری). 'Disregard' (نظر انداز کرنا) is an antonym.
1650
Defamation
Answer:
Derogation
Defamation (ہتک عزت) is the act of damaging someone's good reputation. 'Derogation' (تذلیل) is the act of belittling or detracting from, which is a key part of defamation. 'Praise' (تعریف) is the antonym.