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
1941
Aftermath
Answer:
Consequences
The aftermath (نتیجہ) of an event, especially an unpleasant one, refers to the period immediately following it and the 'consequences' (نتائج) or effects that result from it.
1942
Affluence
Answer:
Wealth
Affluence (دولت) directly refers to the state of having a great deal of money or 'wealth' (دولت مندی). The other options are unrelated.
1943
Affinity
Answer:
Resemblance
Affinity (مماثلت) can mean a natural liking for someone, but its other strong meaning is a similarity of characteristics suggesting a relationship. 'Resemblance' (شباہت) captures this meaning of structural similarity or likeness.
1944
Affiliate
Answer:
Annex
To affiliate (ملحق کرنا) means to officially attach or connect a group or person to a larger organization. 'Annex' (شامل کرنا) means to add or attach as a part or subordinate, which is a very close synonym in this context.
1945
Affectation
Answer:
Pretense
Affectation (بناوٹ) is behavior, speech, or writing that is artificial and designed to impress. It is a 'pretense' (دکھاوا) or a false show.
1946
Aerobic
Answer:
Physical exercise
Aerobic (ہوا باش) relates to or involves oxygen. 'Aerobic exercise' is 'physical exercise' (جسمانی ورزش) designed to improve oxygen consumption by the body.
1947
Adversity
Answer:
Hardship
Adversity (مصیبت) is a state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune. 'Hardship' (مشکل) is a direct synonym.
1948
Adverse
Answer:
Opposite
Adverse (مخالف) means preventing success or development; harmful or unfavorable. It implies an 'opposite' (مخالف) or contrary force or effect.
1949
Adulterate
Answer:
To spoil the quality by adding another substance
To adulterate (ملاوٹ کرنا) means to render something poorer in quality by adding another, inferior substance. This is done 'to spoil the quality' (معیار خراب کرنا).
1950
Adroit
Answer:
Skillful
Adroit (ماہر) means clever or 'skillful' (ہنرمند) in using the hands or mind. It implies dexterity and cleverness.