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
681
RENEGADE
Answer:
Rebel
Renegade (باغی) refers to someone who rebels or deserts a cause.
Informer (مخبر) is someone who provides information, often secretly.
Substitute (متبادل) is something or someone taking the place of another.
Reformer (مصلح) is someone who works to change and improve a system.
Rebel (باغی) means someone who resists authority or control.
682
OBTUSE
Answer:
Blunt
Obtuse (کند ذہن) means annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand.
Distant (دور) means far away in space or time.
Excessive (ضرورت سے زیادہ) means more than is necessary, normal, or desirable.
Blunt (بے باک) means uncompromisingly forthright.
Vague (غیر واضح) means not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed.
683
TENTATIVE
Answer:
Provisional
Tentative (عارضی) means not certain or fixed; provisional.
Current (موجودہ) means belonging to the present time.
Final (آخری) means coming at the end of a series.
Unreliable (ناقابل اعتماد) means not able to be relied upon.
Provisional (عارضی) means arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed later.
684
IMPINGE
Answer:
Strike
Impinge (اثر ڈالنا) means to have an effect or impact, especially a negative one.
Argue (بحث کرنا) means to give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory.
Soak (بھگونا) means to make or allow something to become thoroughly wet.
Ridicule (تمسخر اڑانا) means to subject someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior.
Strike (ضرب لگا نا) means to hit forcibly and deliberately.
685
RECTIFY
Answer:
Mend
Rectify (درست کرنا) means to put right; correct.
Connect (جوڑنا) means to bring together or into contact so that a real or notional link is established.
Solve (حل کرنا) means to find an answer to a problem or question.
Mend (مرمت کرنا) means to repair something that is broken or damaged.
Resolve (حل کرنا) means to settle or find a solution to a problem.
686
CONCEAL
Answer:
Hide
Conceal (چھپانا) means to keep from sight; hide.
Avoid (اجتناب کرنا) means to keep away from or stop oneself from doing something.
Steal (چوری کرنا) means to take another person's property without permission.
Keep (رکھنا) means to have or retain possession of something.
Hide (چھپانا) means to put or keep out of sight.
687
RETICENCE
Answer:
Reserve
Reticence (خاموشی) means the quality of being reticent; reserve.
Generosity (سخاوت) means the quality of being kind and generous.
Frankness (صاف گوئی) refers to open, honest, and direct in speech or writing.
Sincerity (خلوص) means the quality of being free from pretense, deceit, or hypocrisy.
Reserve (تحفظ) means the quality of being reticent or reserved in manner.
688
IDENTIFY
Answer:
Recognize
Identify (پہچاننا) means to establish or indicate who or what someone or something is.
Envision (تصور کرنا) means to imagine as a future possibility.
Picture (تصویر) refers to a visual representation of something.
Notice (نوٹس لینا) means to become aware of something.
Recognize (پہچاننا) means to identify someone or something from having encountered them before.
689
APPLAUD
Answer:
Praise
Applaud (تعریف کرنا) means to show approval or praise by clapping.
Request (درخواست) means to ask for something.
Pray (دعا کرنا) means to address a solemn request or expression of thanks to a deity.
Flatter (خوشامد کرنا) means to lavish praise and compliments on someone, often insincerely.
Praise (تعریف کرنا) means to express warm approval or admiration of someone or something.
690
ONEROUS
Answer:
Burdensome
Onerous (مشکل) means involving a great deal of effort, trouble, or difficulty.
Awesome (شاندار) refers to something extremely impressive or daunting.
Difficult (مشکل) means needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand.
Dutiful (فرمانبردار) means conscientiously or obediently fulfilling one's duty.
Burdensome (بوجھل) means difficult to carry out or fulfill.