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
1651
Dedicate
Answer:
Devoted
To dedicate (وقف کرنا) means to 'devote' (مخصوص کرنا) time, effort, or oneself to a particular task, purpose, or person.
1652
Decry
Answer:
Condemn
To decry (مذمت کرنا) means to publicly denounce or 'condemn' (برا بھلا کہنا) something as wrong or bad. 'Applaud' (تعریف کرنا) is the antonym.
1653
Decorous
Answer:
Proper
Decorous (مہذب) means in keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained. 'Proper' (مناسب) is the best synonym.
1654
Decompress
Answer:
Reduce pressure
To decompress (دباؤ کم کرنا) means to 'reduce pressure' (دباؤ گھٹانا), such as returning a diver to normal atmospheric pressure, or uncompressing a digital file.
1655
Decipher
Answer:
Decode
To decipher (پڑھنا) means to convert something (like a code or bad handwriting) into normal, understandable language. 'Decode' (خفیہ تحریر کو سمجھنا) is a direct synonym.
1656
Decay
Answer:
Deterioration
Decay (زوال) is the process of rotting or decomposing; a gradual decline in quality or strength. 'Deterioration' (خرابی) is a direct synonym.
1657
Decade
Answer:
A period of ten years
A decade (عشرہ) is 'a period of ten years' (دس سال کا عرصہ).
1658
Debug
Answer:
To correct faults
To debug (نقائص دور کرنا) means to identify and remove errors ('bugs') from computer hardware or software. It is 'to correct faults' (خامیاں درست کرنا).
1659
Debase
Answer:
Disgrace
To debase (بے قدر کرنا) means to reduce something in quality or value; to degrade. This action can 'disgrace' (ذلیل کرنا) or bring dishonor. 'Elevate' (بلند کرنا) is an antonym.
1660
Debacle
Answer:
Disastrous collapse
A debacle (تباہی) is a sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco. It signifies a 'disastrous collapse' (تباہ کن زوال).