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
1731
Concerted
Answer:
Combined
Concerted (مشترکہ) means jointly arranged, planned, or carried out. It describes a 'combined' (متحدہ) effort. 'Separated' (الگ) is the antonym.
1732
Compromise
Answer:
Settlement
A compromise (سمجھوتہ) is an agreement or 'settlement' (معاہدہ) of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.
1733
Comprehend
Answer:
Understand
To comprehend (سمجھنا) something is to grasp it mentally; to 'understand' (سمجھنا) it fully. 'Apprehend' (گرفتار کرنا) can mean to understand, but its primary meaning is to catch.
1734
Comport
Answer:
Behave
To comport (برتاؤ کرنا) oneself means to conduct oneself or 'behave' (رویہ اختیار کرنا) in a particular manner.
1735
Comply
Answer:
Agree
To comply (تعمیل کرنا) means to act in accordance with a wish, command, or rule. It means to 'agree' (متفق ہونا) to or obey a request. 'Disobey' (نافرمانی کرنا) is the antonym.
1736
Compliment
Answer:
Flatter
A compliment (تعریف) is an expression of praise or admiration. 'Praise' (تعریف کرنا) and 'Commend' (سراہنا) are also synonyms. 'Flatter' (چاپلوسی کرنا) is a form of praise, often excessive or insincere, but used as a synonym here. 'Censure' (مذمت) is the antonym.
1737
Complex
Answer:
Complicated whole
A complex (پیچیدہ) is a 'complicated whole' (پیچیدہ مجموعہ) consisting of many different and interconnected parts or ideas.
1738
Complement
Answer:
Which completes
A complement (تکمیل) (note the 'e') is something that, when added, 'completes' (جو مکمل کرتا ہے) or enhances something else. 'Compliment' (تعریف) with an 'i' means 'Praise'.
1739
Complaisant
Answer:
Obliging
Complaisant (ملنسار) (note the 'i') means willing to please others or agree to their wishes. 'Obliging' (احسان کرنے والا) is the best synonym. 'Complacent' (خود مطمئن) means self-satisfied.
1740
Complacent
Answer:
Self-satisfied
Complacent (خود مطمئن) means showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements. 'Self-satisfied' (اپنے آپ سے راضی) is the definition.