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
421
ESCULENT
Answer:
Edible
Esculent (کھانے کے قابل) means fit to be eaten; edible.
Hungry (بھوک) means having a desire or need for food.
Lovable (پیارا) means inspiring or deserving love.
Thick (موٹا) refers to a dense or heavy consistency.
Edible (کھانے کے قابل) aligns with esculent, as in "The wild berries were esculent and delicious."
422
VERNAL
Answer:
Spring-like
Vernal (بہار کا) relates to the spring season; fresh or new.
Prone (رحم دل) means likely or liable to suffer from something.
Luxuriant (آرام دہ) refers to rich and profuse in growth.
Dirty (گندا) means not clean.
Spring-like (بہار کا) is synonymous with vernal, as in "The vernal blooms were vibrant and lively."
423
BATTLE
Answer:
Fight
Battle (لڑائی) refers to a sustained fight between large organized armed forces.
Quarrel (جھگڑا) means a heated argument or disagreement.
Quibble (بحث) refers to a slight objection or criticism.
Check (روک) means to stop or slow down the progress.
Fight (لڑائی) is synonymous with battle, as in "The armies engaged in a fierce battle."
424
BELLIGERENT
Answer:
Aggressive
Belligerent (لڑاکا) means hostile and aggressive.
Pacifist (امن پسند) refers to someone who believes in peace.
Reasonable (معقول) means fair and sensible.
Generous (سخی) means showing a readiness to give more help or money.
Aggressive (لڑاکا) is synonymous with belligerent, as in "His belligerent attitude caused many conflicts."
425
DECIMATE
Answer:
Destroy
Decimate (تباہ کرنا) originally meant to kill one in every ten, now it often means to destroy a large portion.
Disseminate (پھیلانا) means to spread widely.
Disfigure (بگاڑنا) means to ruin the appearance.
Dissipate (ضائع کرنا) means to scatter or disperse.
Destroy (تباہ کرنا) aligns with decimate, as in "The disease decimated the population."
426
LARGESSE
Answer:
Liberal
Largesse (سخاوت) refers to generosity in bestowing money or gifts.
Extravagant (فضول) refers to spending more than necessary.
Bribe (رشوت) means offering something to influence someone.
Splendid (شاندار) means magnificent or very impressive.
Liberal (سخی) is synonymous with largesse, as in "The philanthropist was known for his largesse."
427
SPORADIC
Answer:
Irregular
Sporadic (چھٹ پٹ) means occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places.
Genuine (اصلی) means authentic or real.
Instinctive (فطری) means doing something naturally or automatically.
Accidental (حادثاتی) means happening by chance.
Irregular (غیر منظم) is synonymous with sporadic, as in "His attendance was sporadic and irregular."
428
PLUSH
Answer:
Luxurious
Plush (آرام دہ) refers to something richly luxurious and expensive.
Delicious (لذیذ) means highly pleasant to taste.
Tasty (لذیذ) is similar to delicious.
Comforting (تسلی دینے والا) means providing comfort.
Luxurious (آرام دہ) is synonymous with plush, as in "The hotel room was plush and luxurious."
429
SUPERNAL
Answer:
Heavenly
Supernal (آسمانی) means celestial or heavenly; of exceptional quality.
Needless (غیر ضروری) means not required.
Official (سرکاری) refers to something authorized.
Haughty (متکبر) means arrogantly superior.
Heavenly (آسمانی) aligns with supernal, as in "The view from the mountaintop was supernal."
430
REQUITE
Answer:
Repay
Requite (بدلہ دینا) means to make return for; repay or reciprocate.
Spare (بچانا) means to refrain from harming or saving.
Punish (سزا دینا) means to inflict a penalty.
Favor (احسان) means an act of kindness.
Repay (بدلہ دینا) is synonymous with requite, as in "She requited his help with a gift."