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
411
MYOPIC
Answer:
Short-sighted
Myopic (نظر کی کمزوری) means nearsighted; lacking foresight or insight.
Astigmatic (دھندلا) means having a defect in the eye or lens.
Blind (اندھا) means unable to see.
Cross-eyed (بھینگا) means having one eye that looks directly at the object while the other eye is misaligned.
Short-sighted (نظر کی کمزوری) aligns with myopic, as in "His myopic view was short-sighted and lacked insight."
412
MAGNANIMOUS
Answer:
Benevolent
Magnanimous (سخی) means generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person; benevolent.
Splendid (شاندار) means magnificent or very impressive.
Gentle (نرم) means having or showing a mild, kind, or tender temperament.
Marvelous (عجیب) means causing great wonder; extraordinary.
Benevolent (سخی) is synonymous with magnanimous, as in "His magnanimous gesture was both kind and benevolent."
413
INFERNAL
Answer:
Devilish
Infernal (شیطانی) relates to hell or the underworld; devilish.
Exacting (سخت) means making great demands on one's skill or attention.
Hateful (نفرت انگیز) means arousing or deserving hatred.
Damaging (نقصان دہ) means causing harm or injury.
Devilish (شیطانی) aligns with infernal, as in "The infernal noise was devilish and unbearable."
414
AUDACIOUS
Answer:
Daring
Audacious (دلیر) means showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks; daring.
Venture (خطرہ مول لینا) means a risky or daring journey or undertaking.
Obvious (ظاہر) means easily perceived or understood.
Manliest (مردانہ) means having qualities traditionally associated with men.
Daring (دلیر) is synonymous with audacious, as in "Her audacious plan was both risky and daring."
415
ETHNIC
Answer:
Racial
Ethnic (نسلی) refers to a population subgroup with a common national or cultural tradition; racial.
Moral (اخلاقی) means concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior.
Legal (قانونی) means relating to the law.
Foreign (غیر ملکی) means from another country.
Racial (نسلی) aligns with ethnic, as in "They celebrated their ethnic and racial heritage."
416
STYMIE
Answer:
Hinder
Stymie (رکاوٹ ڈالنا) means to prevent or hinder the progress of something.
Stagnate (جمود) means to cease developing; become inactive.
Express (ظاہر کرنا) means to convey a thought or feeling in words or by gestures.
Flourish (پھلنا پھولنا) means to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way.
Hinder (رکاوٹ ڈالنا) is synonymous with stymie, as in "The new regulations stymied progress and hindered development."
417
DESULTORY
Answer:
Aimless
Desultory (بے ترتیب) means lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm; aimless.
Regular (باقاعدہ) means arranged in or constituting a constant or definite pattern.
Punctual (وقت کا پابند) means happening or doing something at the agreed or proper time.
Obedient (فرمانبردار) means complying or willing to comply with orders or requests.
Aimless (بے مقصد) aligns with desultory, as in "His efforts were desultory and aimless."
418
ENNUI
Answer:
Weariness
Ennui (اکتاہٹ) refers to a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement.
Conviction (یقین) means a firmly held belief or opinion.
Comedy (مزاحیہ) refers to entertainment consisting of jokes and sketches.
Expulsion (نکالنا) means the action of forcing someone to leave.
Weariness (اکتاہٹ) is synonymous with ennui, as in "She felt ennui and weariness after days of boredom."
419
WHOLESOME
Answer:
Healthy
Wholesome (صحت بخش) means conducive to or suggestive of good health and well-being.
Complete (مکمل) means having all the necessary parts.
Special (خاص) means better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual.
Handsome (خوبصورت) refers to good-looking.
Healthy (صحت مند) aligns with wholesome, as in "The meal was both wholesome and healthy."
420
MOROSE
Answer:
Gloomy
Morose (اداس) means sullen and ill-tempered.
Serious (سنجیدہ) means thoughtful or solemn.
Stern (سخت گیر) means strict or severe.
Stupid (بیوقوف) means lacking intelligence.
Gloomy (اداس) is synonymous with morose, as in "He became morose and gloomy after the news."