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
731
SANGUINE
Answer:
Hopeful
Sanguine (امیدوار) means optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.
Clever (ہوشیار) means quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas; intelligent.
Proud (مغرور) means feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions or those of someone with whom one is closely associated.
Modest (شائستہ) means unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements.
Hopeful (امیدوار) means feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event.
Synonyms Set 2
732
ABRADE
Answer:
Wear off
Abrade (گھسنا) means scrape or wear away by friction or erosion.
Scold (ڈانٹنا) means reprimand (someone) angrily.
Attach (منسلک کرنا) means fasten or join one thing to another.
Twist (مڑنا) means form into a bent, curved, or distorted shape.
Wear off (گھسنا) means diminish or lose effect or intensity.
733
SUPERVENE
Answer:
Ensue
Supervene (بعد میں آنا) means occur later than a specified or implied event or action; ensue.
Precede (پیشگی) means come before (something) in time.
Displace (بے گھر کرنا) means take over the place, position, or role of (someone or something).
Interfere (مداخلت کرنا) means intervene in a situation without invitation or necessity.
Ensue (نتیجہ) means happen or occur afterward or as a result.
734
ABNEGATION
Answer:
Self-denial
Abnegation (ترک کرنا) means the act of renouncing or rejecting something.
Self-praise (خود ستائی) means praise of oneself.
Self-criticism (خود تنقیدی) means criticism of oneself.
Self-sacrifice (قربانی) means sacrifice of one's own interests or wishes for the sake of others or a cause.
Self-denial (خود انکاری) means the denial of one's own interests and needs.
735
PLACATE
Answer:
Appease
Placate (راضی کرنا) means make (someone) less angry or hostile.
Pity (ترس) means the feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering of others.
Amuse (تفریح کرنا) means provide interesting and enjoyable occupation for (someone).
Embroil (پھنسانا) means involve (someone) deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation.
Appease (منانا) means pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands.
736
NIGGARD
Answer:
Miser
Niggard (بخیل) means a stingy or ungenerous person.
Divine (الہی) means of, from, or like God or a god.
Loyal (وفادار) means giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution.
Shrewd (چالاک) means having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute.
Miser (کنجوس) means a person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.
737
ANATHEMA
Answer:
Curse
Anathema (لعنت) means something or someone that one vehemently dislikes.
Musical subject (موسیقی کا موضوع) means a topic related to music.
Pun (شبہہ) means a joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word.
Religious chant (مذہبی گانا) means a repetitive, rhythmic vocal utterance.
Curse (لعنت) means a solemn utterance intended to invoke a supernatural power to inflict harm or punishment on someone or something.
738
FALSE
Answer:
Incorrect
False (غلط) means not according with fact or reality.
Defective (عیب دار) means imperfect or faulty.
Inaccurate (غلط) means not accurate.
Untrue (جھوٹا) means not true.
Incorrect (غلط) means not correct; wrong.
739
DISSOLUTE
Answer:
Immoral
Dissolute (آوارہ) means lax in morals; licentious.
Distant (دور) means far away in space or time.
Repulsive (گھناؤنا) means arousing intense distaste or disgust.
Untrue (جھوٹا) means not true; false.
Immoral (بےایمان) means not conforming to accepted standards of morality.
740
WHIM
Answer:
Fancy
Whim (مزاج) means a sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained.
Desire (خواہش) means a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen.
Clumsy (بھونڈا) means awkward in movement or handling things.
Strange behavior (عجیب سلوک) means conduct that is unusual or odd.
Fancy (خواہش) means a feeling of liking or attraction, typically one that is superficial or transient.