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
751
AFFABLE
Answer:
Friendly
Affable (خوش اخلاق) means friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.
Helpful (مددگار) means giving or ready to give help.
Neutral (غیر جانبدار) means not supporting or helping either side in a conflict.
Cheerful (خوش مزاج) means noticeably happy and optimistic.
Friendly (دوستانہ) means kind and pleasant.
752
OSTENTATIOUS
Answer:
Showy
Ostentatious (نمائشی) means characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.
Pretty (خوبصورت) means attractive in a delicate way without being truly beautiful.
Modest (شائستہ) means unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements.
Flagrant (واضح) means (of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive.
Showy (دکھاوٹی) means ostentatiously attractive or impressive.
753
DEBILITATE
Answer:
Weaken
Debilitate (کمزور کرنا) means make (someone) weak and infirm.
Attack (حملہ کرنا) means act aggressively against (someone or something).
Surmount (غالب آنا) means overcome (a difficulty or obstacle).
Destroy (تباہ کرنا) means put an end to the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it.
Weaken (کمزور کرنا) means make or become less strong.
754
PROLIFIC
Answer:
Fertile
Prolific (زرخیز) means producing much fruit or foliage or many offspring.
Plenty (وافر) means a large or sufficient amount or quantity; more than enough.
Competent (اہل) means having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.
Predominant (غالب) means present as the strongest or main element.
Fertile (زرخیز) means capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops.
755
SPITE
Answer:
Malice
Spite (کینہ) means a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone.
Concern (تشویش) means a feeling of worry, especially one that is shared by many people.
Admiration (تعریف) means respect and warm approval.
Violence (تشدد) means behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.
Malice (بغض) means the intention or desire to do evil; ill will.
756
BEMOAN
Answer:
Lament
Bemoan (ماتم کرنا) means express discontent or sorrow over (something).
Soothe (تسلی دینا) means gently calm (a person or their feelings).
Loathe (نفرت کرنا) means feel intense dislike or disgust for.
Denounce (مذمت کرنا) means publicly declare to be wrong or evil.
Lament (ماتم کرنا) means express passionate grief about.
757
REBATE
Answer:
Discount
Rebate (واپسی) means a partial refund to someone who has paid too much money for tax, rent, or a utility.
Loss (نقصان) means the fact or process of losing something or someone.
Compensation (معاوضہ) means something, typically money, awarded to someone as recompense for loss, injury, or suffering.
Refund (واپسی) means pay back (money), typically to a customer who is not satisfied with goods or services bought.
Discount (چھوٹ) means a deduction from the usual cost of something.
758
MORIBUND
Answer:
Dying
Moribund (مرنے کے قریب) means at the point of death.
Stagnant (جمود کا شکار) means showing no activity; dull and sluggish.
Gloomy (اداس) means dark or poorly lit, especially so as to appear depressing or ominous.
Superfluous (ضرورت سے زیادہ) means unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
Dying (مر رہا) means at or near the point of death.
759
VERATE
Answer:
Scold
Verate: This word seems to be a typo and is likely meant to be "Vituperate". Vituperate (طعنہ زنی کرنا) means to criticize in a harsh or abusive way.
Judge (جج) means to form an opinion or conclusion about.
Downgrade (کم کرنا) means reduce to a lower grade, rank, or level of importance.
Deny (انکار کرنا) means state that one refuses to admit the truth or existence of.
Scold (ڈانٹنا) means reprimand (someone) angrily.
760
LETHARGY
Answer:
Listlessness
Lethargy (سستی) means a state of being lazy, tired, or without energy.
Impassivity (بے حسی) means not feeling or showing emotion.
Serenity (سکون) means the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
Indifference (لا تعلقی) means lack of interest, concern, or sympathy.
Listlessness (اُداسی) means lacking energy and enthusiasm.