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
601
INDUSTRIOUS
Answer:
Hard working
Industrious (محنتی) means diligent and hard-working.
Intelligent (ذہین) means having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level.
Clever (چالاک) means quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas.
Reserved (کم گو) means slow to reveal emotion or opinions.
602
SCOUR
Answer:
Search
Scour (کھوجنا) means to search thoroughly and quickly.
Flow (بہنا) means to move along in a stream.
Raise (اٹھانا) means to lift or move to a higher position.
Push (دھکیلنا) means to exert force on someone or something.
603
SUSTAIN
Answer:
Support
Sustain (سہارا دینا) means to support, hold, or bear up from below.
Allow (اجازت دینا) means to give permission for something to happen.
Revive (دوبارہ زندہ کرنا) means to restore to life or consciousness.
Believe (یقین کرنا) means to accept something as true.
604
MUFFLE
Answer:
Soften
Muffle (دبانا) means to make a sound quieter or less distinct.
Wrap (لپیٹنا) means to cover or enclose something.
Hasten (جلدی کرنا) means to be quick to do something.
Disturb (خلل ڈالنا) means to interrupt the quiet, rest, or peace of something.
605
IRK
Answer:
Annoy
Irk (پریشان کرنا) means to irritate or annoy someone.
Bore (بور کرنا) means to make someone feel weary and impatient.
Urge (اکسانا) means to try earnestly or persistently to persuade someone to do something.
Insult (توہین کرنا) means to speak to or treat with disrespect.
606
CONUNDRUM
Answer:
Question
Conundrum (پہیلی) refers to a confusing and difficult problem or question.
Solution (حل) means a means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.
Discussion (بحث) means the action or process of talking about something.
Explanation (وضاحت) means a statement or account that makes something clear.
607
CHIMERICAL
Answer:
Imaginary
Chimerical (خیالی) refers to something that is imaginary or fantastically visionary.
Erratic (غیر مستحکم) means not even or regular in pattern or movement.
Uncertain (غیر یقینی) means not able to be relied on; not known or definite.
Short-lived (مختصر مدت) means lasting for a short period of time.
608
OBSTREPEROUS
Answer:
Noisy
Obstreperous (شور مچانے والا) means noisy and difficult to control.
Calm (پرسکون) means peaceful and free from disturbance.
Obstinate (ضدی) means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action.
Cheerful (خوش مزاج) means noticeably happy and optimistic.
609
INEXPLICABLE
Answer:
Unaccountable
Inexplicable (ناقابل فہم) means something that cannot be explained or accounted for.
Unconnected (غیر مربوط) means not joined together or related.
Chaotic (انتشار) means in a state of complete confusion and disorder.
Confusing (الجھن پیدا کرنے والا) means difficult to understand or follow.
610
DODGE
Answer:
Avoid
Dodge (بچنا) means to avoid something by a sudden quick movement.
Thwart (روکنا) means to prevent someone from accomplishing something.
Confuse (الجھن میں ڈالنا) means to make someone unable to think clearly.
Frustrate (مایوس کرنا) means to prevent a plan or attempted action from progressing or succeeding.