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
1771
Chasten
Answer:
Disciplined
To chasten (ادب سکھانا) someone is to have a subduing or restraining effect on them, often through punishment or suffering, in order to 'discipline' (تربیت دینا) them.
1772
Chaotic
Answer:
Disordered
Chaotic (انتشار انگیز) is the adjective form of chaos, meaning in a state of complete confusion and 'disorder' (بے ترتیب).
1773
Chaos
Answer:
Complete disorder
Chaos (افراتفری) is a state of 'complete disorder' (مکمل بے ترتیبی) and confusion. 'Order' (نظم و ضبط) is the direct antonym.
1774
Chafe
Answer:
To become irritated
To chafe (جلن ہونا) can mean to rub, or it can mean 'to become irritated' (چڑچڑا ہونا) or annoyed, especially due to a restriction or annoyance.
1775
Cessation
Answer:
Stoppage
Cessation (خاتمہ) is the fact or process of ending or being brought to an end. 'Stoppage' (رکاوٹ) is a direct synonym.
1776
Centrifugal
Answer:
Moving away from a center
Centrifugal (مرکز گریز) force is the apparent force that pulls an object 'moving away from a center' (مرکز سے دور) of rotation. 'Inward movement' (اندرونی حرکت) is centripetal.
1777
Centenary
Answer:
Hundred years
A centenary (صد سالہ) is the hundredth anniversary of a significant event. It relates to a period of a 'hundred years' (سو سال).
1778
Censor
Answer:
Official who examines information
A censor (سنسر کرنے والا) is an 'official who examines' (معلومات کا معائنہ کرنے والا اہلکار) books, films, news, etc., and suppresses unacceptable parts.
1779
Celibacy
Answer:
Bachelorhood
Celibacy (تجرد) is the state of abstaining from marriage and sexual relations. 'Bachelorhood' (کنوار پن) is the state of being unmarried, which is a component of celibacy.
1780
Celerity
Answer:
Quickness
Celerity (تیزی) means swiftness of movement or 'quickness' (رفتار). It is related to the word 'accelerate'.