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
1711
Consensus
Answer:
General agreement
A consensus (اتفاق رائے) is a 'general agreement' (عام اتفاق) reached by a group as a whole.
1712
Conscientious
Answer:
Attentive
Conscientious (باضمیر) means wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly. It implies being careful and 'attentive' (متوجہ) to detail.
1713
Conjugal
Answer:
Marriage
Conjugal (ازدواجی) is an adjective that relates to 'marriage' (شادی) or the relationship between married partners (e.g., conjugal rights).
1714
Conjecture
Answer:
Guess
A conjecture (قیاس) is an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information. It is essentially an educated 'guess' (اندازہ).
1715
Confound
Answer:
Bewilder
To confound (حیران کرنا) means to surprise or 'bewilder' (پریشان کرنا) someone by acting against their expectations.
1716
Conformity
Answer:
Agreement
Conformity (مطابقت) is the act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms or standards. It is a state of 'agreement' (اتفاق).
1717
Conform
Answer:
Agree
To conform (مطابقت کرنا) means to comply with rules, standards, or laws. It means to 'agree' (متفق ہونا) with or follow the conventional way.
1718
Conflicting
Answer:
Opposite
Conflicting (متضاد) means incompatible or in disagreement. Conflicting reports, for example, give 'opposite' (مخالف) or different versions of events.
1719
Confiscatory
Answer:
Seizure of property
Confiscatory (ضبطی) is the adjective related to confiscate. A confiscatory tax, for example, is so high that it amounts to a 'seizure of property' (جائیداد کی ضبطی).
1720
Confiscate
Answer:
Seize
To confiscate (ضبط کرنا) means to officially take or 'seize' (قبضہ کرنا) someone's property with authority, usually as a penalty.