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
1681
Critique
Answer:
Critical analysis
A critique (تنقیدی جائزہ) is a detailed 'critical analysis' (تنقیدی تجزیہ) or assessment of something, especially a literary or artistic work.
1682
Crick
Answer:
Muscle cramp
A crick (پٹھوں کا کھچاؤ) is a painful, sudden stiffness in the muscles, especially of the neck or back. It is a type of 'muscle cramp' (پٹھوں کا مروڑ).
1683
Craving
Answer:
Desire
A craving (شدید خواہش) is a powerful 'desire' (آرزو) for something, such as food or a drug.
1684
Coy
Answer:
Shy
Coy (شرمیلا) means making a pretense of shyness or modesty, especially in a playful or alluring way. 'Shy' (حیا دار) is the root meaning.
1685
Cower
Answer:
Cringe
To cower (دبکنا) means to crouch down or 'cringe' (جھکنا) in fear. 'To flaunt' (نمائش کرنا) is the opposite.
1686
Covenant
Answer:
Agreement
A covenant (عہد نامہ) is a formal 'agreement' (معاہدہ), contract, or binding promise, especially one in a legal or religious context.
1687
Courtly
Answer:
Dignified
Courtly (مہذب) means polished, refined, and 'dignified' (باوقار) in manner, as befitting a royal court.
1688
Court-martial
Answer:
Military trial
A court-martial (فوجی عدالت) is a judicial court for trying members of the armed services for offenses against military law. It is a 'military trial' (فوجی مقدمہ).
1689
Course
Answer:
Flow
As a verb, 'to course' (بہنا) means to 'flow' (رواں ہونا) or run, especially of a liquid (e.g., tears coursing down cheeks).
1690
Counterpart
Answer:
Duplicate
A counterpart (ہم منصب) is a person or thing holding a position or function that corresponds to another. It is a 'duplicate' (نقل) or equivalent in another system.