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
1921
Ambition
Answer:
Desire
Ambition (آرزو) is a strong 'desire' (خواہش) and determination to achieve success, power, or a specific goal.
1922
Ambiguous
Answer:
Dubious
Ambiguous (مبہم) means unclear or open to more than one interpretation. This lack of clarity makes the meaning 'dubious' (مشکوک) or uncertain. 'Clear' (واضح) is the antonym.
1923
Amateur
Answer:
Non-professional
An amateur (شوقیہ) is someone who engages in a pursuit as a pastime rather than a profession. They are, by definition, 'non-professional' (غیر پیشہ ور). 'Professional' (پیشہ ور) is the direct antonym.
1924
Amalgamate
Answer:
Combine into uniform whole
To amalgamate (ملانا) means to 'combine or unite to form one organization or structure' (ملا کر ایک کرنا). 'Separate' (الگ کرنا) is the antonym.
1925
Amalgam
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Mixture
An amalgam (آمیزہ) is a 'mixture' (مرکب) or blend of different elements. Historically, it specifically referred to a mixture of mercury with another metal.
1926
Altercation
Answer:
Quarrel
An altercation (تکرار) is a noisy, public argument or disagreement. 'Quarrel' (جھگڑا) is a direct and accurate synonym.
1927
Ally
Answer:
Partner
An ally (اتحادی) is a person, group, or nation that cooperates with another, often in a formal agreement. 'Partner' (ساتھی) best describes this relationship of cooperation for a common purpose.
1928
Allusion
Answer:
Reference
An allusion (اشارہ) is an indirect or passing 'reference' (حوالہ) to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance.
1929
Allure
Answer:
Tempt
To allure (لبھانا) means to powerfully attract or charm. It is synonymous with 'tempt' (ترغیب دینا), often implying attraction to something appealing or exciting.
1930
Allude
Answer:
Refer
To allude (حوالہ دینا) to something is to suggest or call attention to it indirectly; to 'refer' (حوالہ دینا) to it in a passing or indirect way.