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
1721
Confirm
Answer:
Substantiate
To confirm (تصدیق کرنا) means to establish the truth or correctness of something. 'Substantiate' (ثابت کرنا) means to provide evidence to support or prove the truth of, which is a strong synonym. 'Verify' (توثیق کرنا) is also a good synonym.
1722
Confess
Answer:
Admit
To confess (اعتراف کرنا) means to 'admit' (تسلیم کرنا) or acknowledge that one has committed a crime or done something wrong. 'Refute' (تردید کرنا) is the antonym.
1723
Confer
Answer:
Discuss
To confer (مشورہ کرنا) means to have a 'discussion' (بات چیت کرنا) or exchange opinions. It can also mean to 'give' (عطا کرنا) an honor or title.
1724
Condone
Answer:
Overlook
To condone (نظر انداز کرنا) means to accept or allow behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive. It is to 'overlook' (معاف کرنا) or disregard it.
1725
Condominium
Answer:
type of apartment
A condominium (کونڈومینیم), often shortened to 'condo', is a 'type of apartment' (اپارٹمنٹ کی قسم) or building in which each unit is individually owned.
1726
Conditional
Answer:
Provisional
Conditional (مشروط) means subject to one or more conditions being met. 'Provisional' (عارضی) means arranged for the present, possibly to be changed later, which is similar to being dependent on conditions.
1727
Condense
Answer:
Epitomize
To condense (خلاصہ کرنا) means to express in fewer words. 'Shorten' (مختصر کرنا) is similar, but 'epitomize' (مثال ہونا) means to be a perfect example of, or to summarize. In the context of summarizing text, 'shorten' (B) is better, but 'epitomize' can mean to create a summary. This is a poor question. However, if 'condense' means to make more concentrated, 'thicken' (A) is also valid. Given the options, 'shorten' is the most common meaning in writing. *Re-evaluation*: User marked (C). To 'epitomize' is to be a perfect example or to summarize. Condensing text is summarizing it, so (C) is the intended answer.
1728
Concord
Answer:
Unity
Concord (اتفاق) means agreement or harmony between people or groups. 'Unity' (اتحاد) is the best synonym. 'Discord' (نااتفاقی) is the antonym.
1729
Concoct
Answer:
Make up
To concoct (گھڑنا) means to create or devise something, such as a story or a plan, often by combining various elements. It means to 'make up' (بنانا) something.
1730
Conciliate
Answer:
Win over
To conciliate (راضی کرنا) means to stop someone from being angry or discontented; to placate or 'win over' (اپنا بنا لینا).