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
491
ACERB
Answer:
Harsh
Acerb (کڑوا) means sharp and forthright in tone.
Unwilling (بے دل) means not willing.
Harsh (سخت) means unpleasantly rough.
Dangerous (خطرناک) means able to cause harm.
Foreign (غیر ملکی) means from another country.
492
PRIVY
Answer:
Secret
Privy (واقف) means sharing in the knowledge of something secret.
Secret (راز) means something kept hidden.
Dispossessed (بے دخل) means deprived of land or property.
Open (کھلا) means not closed or accessible.
Deprived (محروم) means suffering a lack of something.
493
BROWSE
Answer:
Examine
Browse (دیکھنا) means to look through or glance at casually.
Strike (مارنا) means to hit or attack.
Examine (جانچنا) means to inspect in detail.
Defame (بدنام کرنا) means to damage someone's reputation.
Heal (شفا دینا) means to make or become healthy.
494
RANCOUS
Answer:
Noisy
Rancous (پُر شور) means making a disturbingly harsh and loud noise.
Noisy (پُر شور) means making a lot of noise.
Harmful (نقصان دہ) means causing harm.
Pleasant (خوشگوار) means giving a sense of happy satisfaction.
Harsh (سخت) means unpleasantly rough.
495
PANDER
Answer:
Encourage
Pander (حوصلہ افزائی کرنا) means to gratify or indulge.
Encourage (حوصلہ افزائی کرنا) means to give support or confidence.
Withhold (روکنا) means to hold back.
Recommend (سفارش کرنا) means to suggest as good.
Withdraw (واپس لینا) means to remove or take away.
496
ADJURE
Answer:
Entreat
Adjure (التجا کرنا) means to earnestly request or command.
Provoke (اکسانا) means to stimulate or incite.
Entreat (درخواست کرنا) means to ask earnestly.
Adjust (ترتیب دینا) means to alter or move slightly.
Enjoy (لطف اندوز ہونا) means to take pleasure in.
497
CIVIL
Answer:
Polite
Civil (مہذب) means courteous and polite.
Sophisticated (نفیس) means having a refined knowledge.
Social (سماجی) means relating to society or its organization.
Formal (رسمی) means following established conventions.
Polite (شائستہ) means showing good manners.
498
REPERCUSSION
Answer:
Consequence
Repercussion (نتیجہ) means an unintended consequence of an event.
Remuneration (معاوضہ) means payment for services.
Consequence (نتیجہ) means a result or effect.
Reaction (رد عمل) means a response to a situation.
Recollection (یاد) means the action of remembering.
499
OCCULT
Answer:
Mysterious
Occult (پراسرار) means involving mysterious or supernatural powers.
Mysterious (پراسرار) means difficult to understand or explain.
Dreadful (خوفناک) means extremely bad or serious.
Harmless (بے ضرر) means not causing harm.
Amazing (حیرت انگیز) means causing great surprise or wonder.
500
HELM
Answer:
Head
Helm (کنٹرول) means a position of control.
Corner (کونا) means the place where two lines meet.
Handle (ہینڈل) means a part by which something is held.
Head (سربراہ) means the leader or person in charge.
Edge (کنارہ) means the outside limit of an object.