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
1741
Compile
Answer:
Collect
To compile (مرتب کرنا) is to produce something (like a list or report) by assembling information 'collected' (جمع کرنا) from various sources.
1742
Compete
Answer:
Contend
To compete (مقابلہ کرنا) means to strive to win or gain something by defeating others. 'Contend' (مقابلہ کرنا) is a direct synonym, meaning to struggle to overcome a difficulty or rival.
1743
Compatible
Answer:
Not needing adaptations
Compatible (ہم آہنگ) means able to exist, occur, or be used together without conflict. Things that are compatible work together perfectly and are 'not needing adaptations' (مطابقت پذیری کی ضرورت نہ ہونا).
1744
Compassion
Answer:
Sympathy
Compassion (ہمدردی) is a deep 'sympathy' (رحم دلی) and sorrow for another's suffering or misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to help.
1745
Commensurate
Answer:
Equal
Commensurate (مساوی) means corresponding in size, amount, or degree; proportional. It means 'equal' (برابر) to or in balance with.
1746
Commemorate
Answer:
Honour
To commemorate (یاد منانا) means to recall and show respect for someone or something in a ceremony. It is an act to 'honour' (عزت دینا) their memory.
1747
Comestible
Answer:
Edible
Comestible (خوردنی) is a formal word for an item of food, meaning it is 'edible' (کھانے کے قابل) or suitable to be eaten.
1748
Combination
Answer:
Merger
A combination (امتزاج) is the result of joining two or more things. A 'merger' (انضمام) is a specific type of combination where two companies join to form one.
1749
Combat
Answer:
Fight
Combat (لڑائی) is a 'fight' (لڑنا) or conflict, especially between armed forces.
1750
Colossus
Answer:
Important person
A colossus (عظیم شخص) is a person or thing of enormous size, importance, or ability. An 'important person' (اہم شخص) of great stature fits this description.