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
1811
Browse
Answer:
Examine leisurely
To browse (سرسری طور پر دیکھنا) means to look through or 'examine leisurely' (آرام سے معائنہ کرنا), often casually, like browsing books in a store or web pages online.
1812
Broach
Answer:
Open
To broach (شروع کرنا) a subject means to raise it for discussion, to 'open' (کھولنا) up a conversation about it, especially if it's sensitive.
1813
Brittle
Answer:
Fragile
Brittle (نازک) means hard but liable to break easily. 'Fragile' (آسانی سے ٹوٹنے والا) is the best synonym. 'Flexible' (لچکدار) and 'Sturdy' (مضبوط) are antonyms.
1814
Bridle
Answer:
Restrain
As a verb, to bridle (لگام دینا) means to 'restrain' (قابو پانا) or control. It can also mean to show resentment. 'Free' (آزاد) is an antonym.
1815
Brevity
Answer:
Conciseness
Brevity (اختصار) is the quality of being brief and to the point. 'Conciseness' (جامعیت) is the direct synonym for this.
1816
Brazen
Answer:
Shameless
Brazen (بے شرم) describes behavior that is bold and without shame. 'Shameless' (بے حیا) is a direct synonym. 'Modest' (شائستہ) is an antonym.
1817
Brandish
Answer:
Display
To brandish (لہرانا) means to wave or flourish something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or showy way. This is a form of 'display' (نمائش کرنا).
1818
Brace
Answer:
Strengthen
To brace (مضبوط کرنا) means to prepare oneself for something difficult or unpleasant, or to 'strengthen' (طاقت دینا) and support something to make it more secure.
1819
Bowdlerize
Answer:
To censor
To bowdlerize (ترمیم کرنا) a book or text is to remove material that is considered improper or offensive. This is a form of 'censorship' (سنسر کرنا).
1820
Botch
Answer:
To bungle
To botch (خراب کرنا) a task is to carry it out badly or clumsily. 'To bungle' (گڑبڑ کرنا) is a direct synonym.