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
1981
Abjure
Answer:
Renounce
To abjure (ترک کرنا) means to solemnly renounce a belief, cause, or claim. 'Renounce' (ترک کرنا) is the precise definition.
1982
Abhor
Answer:
Hate
To abhor (نفرت کرنا) means to regard with disgust and hatred. 'Hate' (نفرت) is the strongest and most direct synonym. 'Adorn' (سجانا) is an antonym.
1983
Abeyance
Answer:
Suspended action
Abeyance (وقفہ) is a state of temporary disuse or suspension. 'Suspended action' (معطل عمل) accurately describes this state.
1984
Abduct
Answer:
Kidnap
To abduct (اغوا کرنا) means to take someone away illegally by force or deception. 'Kidnap' (اغوا کرنا) is a direct synonym.
1985
Abdicate
Answer:
To resign
To abdicate (دستبردار ہونا) means to formally give up or resign from a position of power, such as a throne. 'To resign' is the most accurate synonym.
1986
Abbreviation
Answer:
Short form
An abbreviation (مخفف) is a shortened form of a word or phrase. 'Short form' is the literal definition.
1987
Abate
Answer:
Lessen
To abate (کم ہونا) means to become less intense, widespread, or severe. 'Lessen' (کم کرنا) is the closest synonym. 'Rebate' (رعایت) is a partial refund.
1988
Abasement
Answer:
Humiliation
Abasement (ذلت) is the action or fact of being abased, which means being lowered in rank, office, prestige, or esteem. This is synonymous with humiliation (ذلت). 'Humility' (عاجزی) is a modest view of one's own importance, which is a different concept.
1989
Abandon
Answer:
Give up
To abandon (چھوڑ دینا) means to give up completely or to desert. 'Give up' is the most direct synonym. 'Collect' (جمع کرنا) and 'Pursue' (پیچھا کرنا) are unrelated or antonyms.
1990
A French leave
Answer:
A leave without permission
A French leave (بغیر اجازت چھٹی) means to take leave or abscond from a post or duty without permission or prior notice.