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
1661
Dawdle
Answer:
To loiter
To dawdle (وقت ضائع کرنا) means to waste time or be slow. 'To loiter' (آوارہ پھرنا) means to stand or wait idly, which is a form of dawdling.
1662
Daunt
Answer:
Dismay
To daunt (خوفزدہ کرنا) means to make someone feel intimidated or apprehensive. It is to 'dismay' (بددل کرنا) or discourage them. 'Heartened' (حوصلہ افزائی کرنا) is an antonym.
1663
Data
Answer:
Facts
Data (معلومات) are 'facts' (حقائق) and 'statistics' (اعداد و شمار) collected together for reference or analysis. 'Facts' is the most fundamental definition.
1664
Dampen
Answer:
Depress
To dampen (افسردہ کرنا) something (like spirits or enthusiasm) means to make it less strong or intense. It can 'depress' (مایوس کرنا) or subdue a feeling.
1665
Cynical
Answer:
Mocking
Cynical (کلبی) means believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity. This often leads to a 'mocking' (طنز آمیز) or sneering attitude.
1666
Cyclotron
Answer:
Atomic-particle accelerator
A cyclotron (سائکلوٹران) is a type of 'atomic-particle accelerator' (ایٹمی ذرات کو تیز کرنے والا آلہ) in which charged particles are propelled outwards from the center along a spiral path.
1667
Cyclone
Answer:
Storm
A cyclone (طوفان) is a large-scale system of winds rotating inward to an area of low barometric pressure. It is a type of severe 'storm' (طوفان باد و باراں).
1668
Cybernetics
Answer:
Communicating systems
Cybernetics (سائبرنیٹکس) is the science of 'communicating systems' (مواصلاتی نظام) and control systems in both living beings and machines.
1669
Cursory
Answer:
Hurried
Cursory (سرسری) means 'hurried' (جلدی میں) and therefore not thorough or detailed. 'Detailed' (تفصیلی) and 'Thoughtful' (پرمغز) are antonyms.
1670
Curiosity
Answer:
Interest
Curiosity (تجسس) is a strong desire to know or learn something. It is a form of keen 'interest' (دلچسپی). 'Indifference' (بے حسی) is the antonym.