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
1671
Curdle
Answer:
Turn sour
To curdle (پھٹنا) means to separate into curds or lumps, as milk does when it 'turns sour' (کھٹا ہو جانا) or is heated.
1672
Cumulus
Answer:
Cloud form
Cumulus (کپاسی بادل) is a specific 'cloud form' (بادل کی شکل) characterized by dense, detached, puffy white shapes with flat bases.
1673
Culprit
Answer:
Offender
A culprit (مجرم) is the person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed. 'Offender' (قصوروار) is a direct synonym. 'Victim' (متاثرہ) is the antonym.
1674
Culpable
Answer:
Guilty
Culpable (قابل مذمت) means deserving blame for a fault or wrongdoing. It is synonymous with 'guilty' (مجرم). 'Free' (آزاد) is an antonym.
1675
Culminate
Answer:
To reach the highest point
To culminate (عروج پر پہنچنا) means 'to reach the highest point' (بلند ترین مقام پر پہنچنا) or final stage of development. 'To reach the lowest point' is the nadir.
1676
Culinary
Answer:
Cooking
Culinary (کھانا پکانے سے متعلق) is an adjective that means related to 'cooking' (باورچی خانہ) or the kitchen.
1677
Cue
Answer:
Hint
A cue (اشارہ) is a signal or 'hint' (سراغ) for an actor to enter or speak, or more generally, a signal to prompt an action.
1678
Cryptic
Answer:
Obscure
Cryptic (پوشیدہ) means having a meaning that is mysterious, hidden, or 'obscure' (غیر واضح).
1679
Crux
Answer:
Crucial point
The crux (اصل نکتہ) of a matter is the most important, difficult, or 'crucial point' (اہم ترین نکتہ) that decides or resolves the issue.
1680
Crucible
Answer:
Severe test
A crucible (آزمائش) is a container for melting metals at high temperatures, or metaphorically, a 'severe test' (سخت امتحان) or trial where different elements interact.