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
1791
Captivate
Answer:
Enchant
To captivate (مسحور کرنا) someone means to attract and hold their interest and attention. 'Enchant' (دل موہ لینا) is a strong synonym. 'Disgust' (نفرت دلانا) is an antonym.
1792
Caparison
Answer:
To adorn
To caparison (سجانا) a horse means to deck it out in rich, ornamental coverings. By extension, it means 'to adorn' (آراستہ کرنا) or dress richly.
1793
Capacious
Answer:
Extensive
Capacious (کشادہ) means having a lot of space inside; roomy. 'Extensive' (وسیع) or spacious is the best synonym. 'Cramped' (تنگ) is the antonym.
1794
Candid
Answer:
Frank and honest
Candid (صاف گو) means truthful and straightforward. 'Frank and honest' (بے باک اور ایماندار) is the most precise synonym, implying openness.
1795
Cameo
Answer:
Minor role
A cameo (مختصر کردار) is a 'minor role' (چھوٹا سا کردار) in a play or film, usually played by a well-known actor, or a small piece of carving.
1796
Callow
Answer:
Inexperienced
Callow (ناتجربہ کار) describes someone (especially a young person) who is immature and 'inexperienced' (تجربہ نہ رکھنے والا).
1797
Callous
Answer:
Insensitive
Callous (سنگدل) means showing or having an 'insensitive' (بے حس) and cruel disregard for others. It implies a hardened, unfeeling nature.
1798
Calamity
Answer:
Disaster
A calamity (آفت) is a major event causing great and often sudden damage or distress. 'Disaster' (تباہی) is a direct synonym.
1799
Cajole
Answer:
Coax
To cajole (پھسلانا) someone is to persuade them by using flattery or gentle pleading. 'Coax' (چاپلوسی کرنا) is a direct synonym.
1800
Caesarean
Answer:
Surgical operation
A Caesarean section (آپریشن کے ذریعے پیدائش) is a 'surgical operation' (جراحی کا عمل) for delivering a child by cutting through the wall of the mother's abdomen.