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
541
MELEE
Answer:
Brawl
Melee (ہلڑبازی) means a confused fight or scuffle.
Primitive dance (قدیم رقص) refers to an early form of dance.
Kindness (مہربانی) means being friendly or considerate.
Simple song (سادہ گانا) refers to an uncomplicated tune.
Brawl (جھگڑا) means a noisy fight, usually involving many people.
542
BANDIT
Answer:
Robber
Bandit (ڈاکو) refers to someone who robs people.
Convict (مجرم) means a person found guilty of a crime.
Thief (چور) means someone who steals.
Cut-throat (بے رحم) refers to someone ruthless.
Robber (ڈاکو) means a person who commits robbery.
543
BESIEGE
Answer:
Attack
Besiege (گھیرا ڈالنا) means to surround and attack.
Acquire (حاصل کرنا) means to get or obtain something.
Seize (قبضہ کرنا) means to take hold of suddenly.
Surround (گھیرنا) means to enclose or encircle.
Attack (حملہ کرنا) means to set upon with force.
544
CITE
Answer:
Quote
Cite (حوالہ دینا) means to mention or quote a source.
Illustrate (واضح کرنا) means to explain or make something clear.
Recollect (یاد کرنا) means to remember something.
Reveal (ظاہر کرنا) means to make something known.
Quote (حوالہ دینا) means to repeat words from a source.
545
IMMINENT
Answer:
Approaching
Imminent (قریب) means about to happen; impending.
Distant (دور) refers to something far away in space or time.
Remote (دور دراز) means far away and not close.
Delayed (تاخیر) means postponed or made to happen later.
Approaching (نزدیک آنا) means coming near in time or distance, which aligns with the meaning of imminent.
546
PRUDENT
Answer:
Wise
Prudent (عاقل) means acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
Foolish (بیوقوف) refers to a lack of good sense or judgment.
Reckless (بے پرواہ) means lacking concern for the consequences of an action.
Impulsive (جذباتی) describes acting on a whim or without careful thought.
Wise (عقلمند) means having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment, which is synonymous with prudent.
547
METICULOUS
Answer:
Diligent
Meticulous (بہت محتاط) means showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
Careless (غفلت) means not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors.
Sloppy (بکھرا ہوا) refers to something that is not neat or well organized.
Hasty (جلدی) means done or acting with excessive speed or urgency.
Diligent (محنتی) means showing careful and persistent work or effort, which aligns with being meticulous.
548
TRANSIENT
Answer:
Brief
Transient (عارضی) refers to something that lasts for a short time.
Permanent (مستقل) means lasting or intended to last indefinitely.
Endless (بے حد) denotes something that has no end.
Stable (مستحکم) refers to something that is steady or not subject to change.
Brief (مختصر) means lasting for a short duration, which is synonymous with transient.
549
ACQUIESCE
Answer:
Comply
Acquiesce (خاموشی اختیار کرنا) means to accept something reluctantly but without protest.
Resist (مزاحمت کرنا) means to withstand or oppose something.
Disagree (اختلاف کرنا) means to have a different opinion.
Reject (رد کرنا) means to refuse to accept or agree to something.
Comply (تابع ہونا) means to act in accordance with a wish or command, which aligns with the meaning of acquiesce.
550
ROBUST
Answer:
Sturdy
Robust (مضبوط) means strong and healthy; vigorous.
Fragile (نرم) describes something that is easily broken or damaged.
Weak (کمزور) means lacking strength or power.
Delicate (نازک) refers to something that is easily damaged or sensitive.
Sturdy (مضبوط) means strong and resilient, which is synonymous with robust.