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
531
CATAPULT
Answer:
Shoot
Catapult (پھینکنا) means to launch or throw.
Restrain (روکنا) means to hold back.
Control (قابو پانا) means to manage or direct.
Contain (قابو رکھنا) means to hold or keep within limits.
Shoot (پھینکنا) means to propel with force.
532
RECKLESS
Answer:
Rash
Reckless (بے پرواہ) means acting without thinking about the consequences.
Daring (بہادر) means adventurous or bold.
Bold (دلیر) means showing a willingness to take risks.
Rash (بے پرواہ) means acting hastily or without careful consideration.
Courageous (بہادر) means not deterred by danger.
533
ASSUAGE
Answer:
Ease
Assuage (تسلی دینا) means to make an unpleasant feeling less intense.
Rub (رگڑنا) means to move one's hand or an object back and forth.
Prohibit (منع کرنا) means to formally forbid.
Ease (آسان کرنا) means to make less severe.
Enlarge (بڑھانا) means to make bigger.
534
DOWDY
Answer:
Unstylish
Dowdy (بے ڈھنگا) means lacking stylishness or neatness.
Unstylish (بے ڈھنگا) means not fashionable.
Elegant (خوبصورت) means graceful and stylish.
Rakish (دلکش) means having a dashing appearance.
Corpulent (موٹا) means fat or overweight.
535
RELUCTANT
Answer:
Hesitating
Reluctant (ہچکچاہٹ) means hesitant or unwilling.
Ready (تیار) means fully prepared.
Willing (راضی) means agreeable or eager.
Hesitating (ہچکچاتے ہوئے) means pausing before doing something.
Inclined (مائل) means likely to do something.
536
MAUNDER
Answer:
Wander
Maunder (بے مقصد چلنا) means to wander or talk aimlessly.
Warm (گرم) means having a moderate degree of heat.
Capture (پکڑنا) means to take into possession.
Concentrate (توجہ مرکوز کرنا) means to focus attention.
Wander (پھرتے رہنا) means to move without a fixed course.
537
AUGUR
Answer:
Signify
Augur (پیش گوئی کرنا) means to predict or signify a good or bad outcome.
Heal (شفا دینا) means to become healthy again.
Hurt (تکلیف دینا) means to cause pain.
Signify (ظاہر کرنا) means to indicate or be a sign of.
Reform (اصلاح کرنا) means to make changes for improvement.
538
INSOLVENT
Answer:
Bankrupt
Insolvent (دیوالیہ) means unable to pay debts.
Poor (غریب) means lacking sufficient money.
Bankrupt (دیوالیہ) means legally declared unable to pay debts.
Broke (کنگال) means having no money.
Penniless (بے پیسہ) means having no money.
539
MORBID
Answer:
Diseased
Morbid (بیمار) means an unhealthy interest in disturbing subjects.
Diseased (بیمار) means affected by disease.
Dying (مرتا ہوا) means close to death.
Irritated (جھنجھلانا) means showing annoyance.
Angry (غصہ) means feeling or showing strong annoyance.
540
MARVELOUS
Answer:
Wonderful
Marvelous (شاندار) means extremely good or pleasing.
Wonderful (شاندار) means inspiring delight or admiration.
Attractive (دلکش) means appealing or charming.
Pleasing (خوش آئند) means giving pleasure or satisfaction.
Charming (دلربا) means delightful or pleasant.