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
741
ABRIDGE
Answer:
Shorten
Abridge (مختصر کرنا) means to shorten (a book, film, speech, etc.) without losing the sense.
Abort (منسوخ کرنا) means bring to a premature end because of a problem or fault.
Span (دورانیہ) means the length of time for which something lasts.
Cross (پار کرنا) means go across.
Shorten (کم کرنا) means make or become shorter.
742
DILIGENT
Answer:
Industrious
Diligent (محنتی) means having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's duties or work.
Intelligent (ذہین) means having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level.
Energetic (توانائی بخش) means showing or involving great activity or vitality.
Modest (شائستہ) means unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements.
Industrious (محنتی) means diligent and hard-working.
743
TERRIFIC
Answer:
Excellent
Terrific (زبردست) means very good; excellent.
Big (بڑا) means of considerable size, extent, or intensity.
Tragic (افسوسناک) means causing or characterized by extreme distress or sorrow.
Terrible (خوفناک) means extremely bad or serious.
Excellent (بہترین) means extremely good; outstanding.
744
MIRTH
Answer:
Merriment
Mirth (خوشی) means amusement, especially as expressed in laughter.
Sorrow (غم) means a feeling of great sadness or regret.
Adventure (مہم جوئی) means an unusual and exciting, typically hazardous, experience or activity.
Enthusiasm (جوش) means intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
Merriment (خوشی) means gaiety and fun.
745
OBVERSE
Answer:
Opposite
Obverse (ظاہر) means the side of a coin or medal bearing the main design.
Honest (ایماندار) means free of deceit; truthful and sincere.
Immoral (بد اخلاق) means not conforming to accepted standards of morality.
Adverse (ناموافق) means preventing success or development; harmful; unfavorable.
Opposite (مخالف) means placed or situated directly across from someone or something.
746
VULGAR
Answer:
Coarse
Vulgar (غلیظ) means lacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined.
Thoughtless (بے پرواہ) means not showing consideration for the needs of other people.
Unkind (ظالم) means lacking in kindness and sympathy.
Illiterate (ان پڑھ) means unable to read or write.
Coarse (کھردرا) means rough or harsh in texture.
747
PIVOTAL
Answer:
Crucial
Pivotal (محوری) means of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.
Movable (منتقل ہونے والا) means able to be moved.
Internal (اندرونی) means situated or existing inside something.
Mechanical (مکینیکل) means working or produced by machines or machinery.
Crucial (اہم) means decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.
748
EXORBITANT
Answer:
Excessive
Exorbitant (انتہائی) means (of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high.
Odd (عجیب) means strange or unusual.
Ridiculous (مضحکہ خیز) means deserving or inviting derision or mockery; absurd.
Threatening (خطرناک) means expressing a threat of harm or violence.
Excessive (زیادہ) means more than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.
749
DAWDLE
Answer:
Loiter
Dawdle (وقت ضائع کرنا) means waste time; be slow.
Assess (جائزہ لینا) means evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of.
Evaluate (جانچنا) means form an idea of the amount, number, or value of; assess.
Fickle (غیر مستقل مزاج) means changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties or affections.
Loiter (آوارہ گردی کرنا) means stand or wait around idly or without apparent purpose.
750
DEFLECT
Answer:
Pervert
Deflect (منحرف کرنا) means cause to change direction; turn aside from a straight course.
Frustrate (مایوس کرنا) means prevent (a plan or attempted action) from progressing, succeeding, or being fulfilled.
Cheat (دھوکہ دینا) means act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage.
Depress (افسردہ کرنا) means make (someone) feel utterly dispirited or dejected.
Pervert (خراب کرنا) means alter (something) from its original course, meaning, or state, typically in a way that distorts or corrupts it.