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
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NUMINOUS
Answer:
Inspiring
Numinous (روحانی) means having a strong religious or spiritual quality; indicating the presence of a divinity.
Inspiring (حوصلہ افزا) means having the effect of inspiring someone, similar to "numinous."
Amazing (حیرت انگیز) means causing great surprise or wonder.
Ugly (بدصورت) means unpleasant or repulsive in appearance.
Heavy (بھاری) means of great weight.
472
ABASH
Answer:
Embarrass
Abash (شرمندہ کرنا) means to cause someone to feel embarrassed or ashamed.
Refuse (انکار کرنا) means to express unwillingness to accept or do something.
Embarrass (شرمندہ کرنا) matches the meaning of "abash."
Amaze (حیران کرنا) means to surprise greatly.
Squash (کچلنا) means to crush or squeeze something with force.
473
SORDID
Answer:
Dirty
Sordid (گندا) means involving ignoble actions or motives; dirty or squalid.
Dangerous (خطرناک) means something that is able or likely to cause harm.
Splendid (شاندار) means magnificent or very impressive.
Dirty (گندا) matches the meaning of "sordid."
Harmful (نقصان دہ) means causing or likely to cause harm.
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OBLOQUY
Answer:
Defamation
Obloquy (بدنامی) means strong public criticism or verbal abuse.
Forgetfulness (بھولنے کی عادت) means being prone to forgetting.
Defamation (بدنامی) means damaging someone's good reputation, matching "obloquy."
Prejudice (تعصب) means preconceived opinion not based on reason.
Conference (کانفرنس) means a formal meeting for discussion.
475
TENEBROUS
Answer:
Gloomy
Tenebrous (تاریک) means dark or shadowy.
Fragile (نازک) means easily broken or damaged.
Overhanging (لٹکنا) means extending outward over something.
Gloomy (اداس) means dark or poorly lit, which matches "tenebrous."
Obstinate (ضدی) means stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion.
476
MALIGN
Answer:
Harmful
Malign (نقصان دہ) means having an evil or harmful effect.
Assign (مقرر کرنا) means to allocate a job or duty.
Deprecate (ناراض ہونا) means to express disapproval.
Deviate (انحراف کرنا) means to depart from an established course.
Harmful (نقصان دہ) matches the meaning of "malign."
477
CANTANKEROUS
Answer:
Quarrelsome
Cantankerous (جھگڑالو) means bad-tempered or argumentative.
Noisy (شور والا) refers to making a lot of loud sounds.
Rash (جلد باز) means acting without thinking.
Quarrelsome (جھگڑالو) means inclined to argue, matching "cantankerous."
Disrespectful (بے ادبی) means showing a lack of respect.
478
SIMON-PURE
Answer:
Genuine
Simon-pure (بالکل خالص) means completely genuine or authentic.
False (جھوٹا) means not true or correct.
Holy (مقدس) means sacred or deserving of respect.
Genuine (اصلی) means truly what something is said to be.
Artificial (مصنوعی) means made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally.
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COVETOUS
Answer:
Grasping
Covetous (لالچی) means having a great desire to possess something.
Thrifty (کفایت شعار) means using money and resources carefully.
Grasping (لالچی) means greedy or eager to obtain something.
Hidden (چھپا ہوا) means not visible.
Sheltered (محفوظ) means protected from danger.
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LICENTIOUS
Answer:
Immoral
Licentious (بے راہرو) means lacking legal or moral restraints.
Immoral (غیر اخلاقی) means not conforming to accepted standards.
Hungry (بھوک) means feeling a need to eat.
Gay (خوش) means lighthearted and carefree.
Generous (سخاوت) means showing kindness.