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
461
WAFT
Answer:
Float
Waft (ہوا میں معلق ہونا) means to pass or cause to pass easily or gently through or as if through the air.
Climb (چڑھنا) means to go or come up a slope or staircase.
Sink (ڈوبنا) means to go down below the surface of something.
Float (تیرنا) matches the meaning of "waft."
Drown (ڈوبنا) means to die through submersion in and inhalation of water.
462
HOARD
Answer:
Store
Hoard (جمع کرنا) means to accumulate (money or valued objects) and hide or store away.
Hide (چھپانا) means to put or keep out of sight.
Divide (تقسیم کرنا) means to separate or be separated into parts.
Destroy (تباہ کرنا) means to end the existence of something by damaging or attacking it.
Store (ذخیرہ کرنا) matches the meaning of "hoard."
463
DEFT
Answer:
Skillful
Deft (ماہر) means neatly skillful and quick in one's movements.
Skillful (ماہر) matches the meaning of "deft."
Deceitful (دھوکہ باز) means guilty of or involving deceit; deceiving or misleading others.
Vigorous (توانا) means strong, healthy, and full of energy.
Useless (بیکار) means not fulfilling or not expected to achieve the intended purpose or desired outcome.
464
LAMENTABLE
Answer:
Deplorable
Lamentable (افسوسناک) means deserving to be criticized or regretted.
Contemptible (قابل حقارت) means deserving contempt; despicable.
Remorseful (پشیمان) means filled with remorse; sorry.
Scornful (حقارت انگیز) means feeling or expressing contempt or derision.
Deplorable (افسوسناک) matches the meaning of "lamentable."
465
INTREPID
Answer:
Fearless
Intrepid (نڈر) means fearless or adventurous.
Fearless (نڈر) matches the meaning of "intrepid."
Selfish (خود غرض) means lacking consideration for others; concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure.
Ugly (بدصورت) means unpleasant or repulsive in appearance.
Coward (بزدل) means a person who is contemptibly lacking in the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things.
466
GRAPHIC
Answer:
Pictorial
Graphic (تصویری) means relating to visual art, especially involving drawing, engraving, or lettering.
Squarish (چوکور) means somewhat square in shape.
Geometrical (جیومیٹری سے متعلق) means relating to geometry.
Pictorial (تصویری) matches the meaning of "graphic."
Mathematical (ریاضی سے متعلق) means relating to mathematics.
467
TRUNCATE
Answer:
Cut off
Truncate (کٹانا) means to shorten something by cutting off the top or the end.
End swiftly (جلدی ختم کرنا) means to finish something quickly.
Act cruelly (ظالمانہ عمل) means to behave in a cruel manner.
Cancel (منسوخ کرنا) means to decide that an event will not take place.
Cut off (کاٹ دینا) matches the meaning of "truncate."
468
KNAVERY
Answer:
Dishonesty
Knavery (دغا بازی) means action or practice characteristic of a knave; dishonesty or trickery.
Dishonesty (بے ایمانی) matches the meaning of "knavery."
Heroism (بہادری) means great bravery.
Cowardice (بزدلی) means lack of bravery.
Stupidity (بیوقوفی) means lack of intelligence or common sense.
469
INSIPID
Answer:
Flat
Insipid (بے ذائقہ) means lacking flavor or interest.
Flat (پھیکا) matches the meaning of "insipid," referring to lack of flavor.
Witty (ظریف) means showing quick and inventive verbal humor.
Lucid (واضح) means expressed clearly; easy to understand.
Cowardice (بزدلی) means lack of bravery.
470
CONTUMACY
Answer:
Resistance
Contumacy (سرکشی) means stubborn refusal to obey or comply with authority.
Divorce (طلاق) means the legal dissolution of a marriage.
Resistance (مزاحمت) means the refusal to accept or comply with something, matching "contumacy."
Relation (رشتہ) means the way in which two or more concepts are connected.
Cooperation (تعاون) means the process of working together to the same end.