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
401
LAMENT
Answer:
Grieve
Lament (افسوس کرنا) means to express sorrow, mourning, or regret; grieve.
Celebrate (جشن منانا) means to acknowledge a significant event with joy.
Rejoice (خوش ہونا) means to feel joy or great delight.
Ignore (نظر انداز کرنا) means to refuse to take notice of something.
Grieve (افسوس کرنا) is synonymous with lament, as in "They gathered to lament the loss of their friend."
402
CACOPHONY
Answer:
Discord
Cacophony (ناقوس) refers to a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds; discord.
Harmony (ہم آہنگی) means a combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce a pleasing effect.
Melody (سرگوشی) refers to a sequence of notes that is musically satisfying.
Symphony (ہم آہنگی) means an elaborate musical composition.
Discord (تنازعہ) is synonymous with cacophony, as in "The street was filled with a cacophony of sounds and discord."
403
EXACERBATE
Answer:
Aggravate
Exacerbate (بگاڑنا) means to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse; aggravate.
Alleviate (کم کرنا) means to make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.
Mitigate (کمزور کرنا) means to make less severe, serious, or painful.
Calm (پرامن) means to make someone or something quiet and peaceful.
Aggravate (بگاڑنا) is synonymous with exacerbate, as in "The new policy served to exacerbate the existing tensions."
404
ABSTRUSE
Answer:
Obscure
Abstruse (مبہم) means difficult to understand; obscure.
Clear (واضح) means easy to perceive or understand.
Simple (سیدھا) means easily understood or done; straightforward.
Obvious (ظاہر) means easily perceived or understood.
Obscure (مبہم) is synonymous with abstruse, as in "The philosopher's theories were considered abstruse and obscure."
405
FURTIVE
Answer:
Secretive
Furtive (چوری چوری) means attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.
Obvious (واضح) means easily perceived or understood.
Honest (ایماندار) means truthful and sincere.
Open (کھلا) means not closed or secret.
Secretive (خفیہ) is synonymous with furtive, as in "He cast furtive glances around the room."
406
QUINTESSENTIAL
Answer:
Typical
Quintessential (بنیادی) means representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class; typical.
Rare (نایاب) means not occurring very often.
Unusual (غیر معمولی) means different from what is usual or expected.
Abnormal (غیر معمولی) means deviating from what is normal.
Typical (بنیادی) aligns with quintessential, as in "He is the quintessential gentleman, embodying all the finest qualities."
407
EMULATE
Answer:
Imitate
Emulate (نقل کرنا) means to match or surpass, typically by imitation; imitate.
Ignore (نظر انداز کرنا) means to refuse to take notice of something.
Reject (رد کرنا) means to dismiss as inadequate or unacceptable.
Create (بنانا) means to bring something into existence.
Imitate (نقل کرنا) is synonymous with emulate, as in "She tried to emulate her mentor by imitating his style."
408
CONJURE
Answer:
Invoke
Conjure (جادو کرنا) means to call upon a spirit or ghost; invoke.
Revoke (منسوخ کرنا) means to put an end to the validity of something.
Destroy (تباہ کرنا) means to put an end to something by causing damage.
Damage (نقصان دینا) means to cause harm or injury.
Invoke (بھیجنا) aligns with conjure, as in "They would conjure a spirit by invoking its name."
409
WALLOW
Answer:
Delight
Wallow (لطف اندوز ہونا) means to indulge in an unrestrained way; delight.
Awaken (جاگنا) means to rouse from sleep.
Urge (ترغیب دینا) means to try earnestly or persistently to persuade someone to do something.
Dislike (ناپسند کرنا) means to feel distaste for or hostility toward.
Delight (لطف اندوز ہونا) aligns with wallow, as in "He wallowed in luxury and delight."
410
MOTLEY
Answer:
Variegated
Motley (رنگا رنگ) means incongruously varied in appearance or character; variegated.
Active (فعال) means engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits.
Disguised (بھیس بدلا ہوا) means having changed one's appearance.
Somber (اداس) means dark or dull in color or tone.
Variegated (رنگا رنگ) is synonymous with motley, as in "The motley crew wore variegated uniforms."