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
1781
Celebrated
Answer:
Famous
Celebrated (مشہور) means renowned or 'famous' (معروف). 'Notorious' (بدنام) means famous for bad reasons.
1782
Catharsis
Answer:
Emotional release
Catharsis (تزکیہ نفس) is the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions. It is an 'emotional release' (جذباتی اخراج).
1783
Cater
Answer:
Try to satisfy
To cater (ضروریات پوری کرنا) to someone's needs or desires means to 'try to satisfy' (مطمئن کرنے کی کوشش کرنا) them by providing what is required or wanted.
1784
Catatonic
Answer:
Stupor
Catatonic (بے حس و حرکت) describes a state of immobility and 'stupor' (سکتہ), often associated with schizophrenia, where a person is unresponsive.
1785
Catastrophe
Answer:
Calamity
A catastrophe (تباہی) is an event causing great and sudden damage or suffering. It is a synonym for 'calamity' (آفت) or disaster.
1786
Casuistry
Answer:
Dishonest reasoning
Casuistry (سفسطہ) is the use of clever but invalid or 'dishonest reasoning' (بے ایمانی پر مبنی استدلال), especially in moral questions.
1787
Castellated
Answer:
Like a castle
Castellated (قلعہ نما) means having battlements and high walls 'like a castle' (قلعہ جیسا).
1788
Caress
Answer:
Fondle
To caress (پیار کرنا) means to touch or stroke gently and lovingly. 'Fondle' (تھپتھپانا) is the most direct synonym for this physical action.
1789
Cardinal
Answer:
Principal
Cardinal (بنیادی) means of the greatest importance; fundamental. 'Principal' (سب سے اہم) or chief is a direct synonym.
1790
Carapace
Answer:
Bony covering
A carapace (خول) is the hard upper shell of a turtle, crustacean, or arachnid. It is a hard, 'bony covering' (ہڈیوں کا خول).