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
1751
Collusion
Answer:
Connivance
Collusion (ساز باز) is a secret and illegal conspiracy or cooperation, especially to deceive others. 'Connivance' (مجرمانہ چشم پوشی) also means secret, improper cooperation or conspiracy.
1752
Collateral
Answer:
Security for a loan
Collateral (ضمانت) is something pledged as 'security for a loan' (قرض کے لئے ضمانت), which will be forfeited if the borrower defaults.
1753
Coin
Answer:
To invent
Besides being a piece of money, 'to coin' (ایجاد کرنا) a phrase or word means 'to invent' (تخلیق کرنا) or create it.
1754
Coherence
Answer:
Adherence
Coherence (ربط) is the quality of being logical and consistent, where all parts stick together. 'Adherence' (وابستگی) means to stick fast to a substance or belief, sharing the root idea of 'sticking together'.
1755
Cognisant
Answer:
Conversant
To be cognisant (واقف) of something means to have knowledge or awareness of it. 'Conversant' (ماہر) means to be familiar with or knowledgeable about, making it a good synonym. 'Unaware' (بے خبر) is the antonym.
1756
Cogent
Answer:
Convincing
A cogent (قائل کرنے والا) argument is one that is clear, logical, and 'convincing' (یقین دلانے والا).
1757
Codicil
Answer:
Supplement
A codicil (ضمنی) is an addition or 'supplement' (اضافہ) that explains, modifies, or revokes a part of a will (legal document).
1758
Codger
Answer:
Eccentric man
A codger (سنکی آدمی) is an informal, often affectionate term for an elderly man, especially one who is seen as slightly strange or 'eccentric' (عجیب).
1759
Coddle
Answer:
With great care and tenderness
To coddle (ناز برداری کرنا) someone is to treat them 'with great care and tenderness' (بہت احتیاط اور نرمی سے); to pamper or be overprotective.
1760
Coax
Answer:
Beguile
To coax (پھسلانا) someone is to gently and persistently persuade them. 'Beguile' (لبھانا) also means to charm or persuade, often through flattery, making it a close synonym. 'Force' (مجبور کرنا) is the antonym.