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
1901
Apathy
Answer:
Indifference
Apathy (بے حسی) is a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. 'Indifference' (لاپرواہی) is the most direct synonym. 'Concern' (فکر) is an antonym.
1902
Anxious
Answer:
Concerned
To be anxious (فکرمند) means to be worried and nervous. 'Concerned' (پریشان) is the best synonym, as it reflects this state of worry.
1903
Anxiety
Answer:
Apprehension
Anxiety (بے چینی) is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease. 'Apprehension' (خدشہ) is a very close synonym, meaning anxiety or fear that something bad will happen.
1904
Antithesis
Answer:
Opposite
The antithesis (تضاد) of something is the person or thing that is the direct 'opposite' (الٹ) of it. 'Agreement' (اتفاق) and 'Resemblance' (مماثلت) are antonyms.
1905
Antiquity
Answer:
Ancient past
Antiquity (قدیم زمانہ) refers to the 'ancient past' (قدیم دور), especially the period of classical and other human civilizations before the Middle Ages.
1906
Antipathy
Answer:
Hostility
Antipathy (نفرت) is a deep-seated feeling of aversion or strong dislike. It is a stronger emotion than simple 'disliking' and is synonymous with 'hostility' (دشمنی).
1907
Anti-Oxidant
Answer:
Preservative
An anti-oxidant (اینٹی آکسیڈینٹ) is a substance that inhibits oxidation. In food, this action prevents spoilage, so it functions as a 'preservative' (محفوظ کرنے والا).
1908
Annoy
Answer:
Make angry
To annoy (ناراض کرنا) someone means to irritate them slightly, or to 'make' them a little 'angry' (کسی کو غصہ دلانا).
1909
Annex
Answer:
add to
To annex (شامل کرنا) something means to 'add to' (اضافہ کرنا) it as an extra or subordinate part, especially in the context of adding territory to a country.
1910
Annihilation
Answer:
Total destruction
Annihilation (تباہی) means the complete 'total destruction' (مکمل تباہی) or obliteration of something.