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
1841
Bewilder
Answer:
Confuse
To bewilder (حیران کرنا) someone means to 'confuse' (الجھانا) them, to make them feel perplexed. 'Enlighten' (روشن کرنا) is an antonym.
1842
Beveled
Answer:
Sloping
A bevel (ڈھلوان) is an edge of a structure that is not a right angle. It is a 'sloping' (ڈھلانی) surface or edge.
1843
Berate
Answer:
Scold
To berate (ڈانٹنا) someone is to 'scold' (جھڑکنا) or criticize them angrily and at length.
1844
Benign
Answer:
Gentle
Benign (شفیق) means 'gentle' (نرم) and kind. In a medical sense, it means 'not harmful' (e.g., a benign tumor).
1845
Beneficiary
Answer:
Successor
A beneficiary (مستفید) is a person who receives benefits from something, such as an inheritance or a life insurance policy. In this context, they are often a 'successor' (وارث). 'Mendicant' (فقیر) means a beggar.
1846
Benevolence
Answer:
Kindness
Benevolence (فیاضی) is the quality of being well-meaning, charitable, or 'kind' (رحم دل). 'Malice' (بد نیتی) and 'Inhumanity' (ظلم) are antonyms.
1847
Benediction
Answer:
Blessing
A benediction (دعا) is a prayer asking for divine favor, or a 'blessing' (رحمت), especially at the end of a religious service. 'Denunciation' (مذمت) is an antonym.
1848
Bemuse
Answer:
Bewilder
To bemuse (ششدہ کرنا) means to puzzle, confuse, or 'bewilder' (حیران کرنا) someone. It is often confused with 'amuse' (خوش کرنا).
1849
Belittled
Answer:
Disparaged
To belittle (کم قدر کرنا) someone is to make them seem unimportant. To 'disparage' (حقیر سمجھنا) means to criticize or speak about someone as being of little worth, which is a strong synonym.
1850
Beguile
Answer:
Charm
To beguile (لبھانا) means to 'charm' (مسحور کرنا) or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way to trick them.