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
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Zest
Answer:
Enthusiasm
Zest (جوش) is great 'enthusiasm' (جوش و خروش) and energy. 'Discourage' (حوصلہ شکنی کرنا) and 'Disappointed' (مایوس) are antonyms.
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Zenith
Answer:
Point on the celestial sphere vertically above the observer's head
The zenith (نقطہ عروج) is the astronomical term for the 'point on the celestial sphere vertically above the observer's head' (آسمان پر مبصر کے سر سے عمودی طور پر اوپر کا نقطہ). Metaphorically, it means the highest point or peak.
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Zealous
Answer:
Enthusiastic
Zealous (پرجوش) means having or showing great energy or 'enthusiasm' (جوش و خروش) in pursuit of a cause. 'Slow' (سست) is an antonym.
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Yeasty
Answer:
Frothy
Yeasty (جھاگ دار) means 'frothy' (جھاگ والا) or foamy, like yeast when it is active. It can also mean in a state of excitement or turmoil.
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Yeast
Answer:
Substance used in brewing, etc.
Yeast (خمیر) is a microscopic fungus, a 'substance used in brewing' (شراب سازی میں استعمال ہونے والا مادہ) (to make alcohol) and baking (to make bread rise).
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Yearn
Answer:
To desire strongly
To yearn (ترسنا) for something means 'to desire strongly' (شدید خواہش کرنا) or have an intense feeling of longing.
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Void
Answer:
Emptiness
A void (خلا) is a completely empty space. 'Emptiness' (خالی پن) is a direct synonym.
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Virtue
Answer:
Rightness
Virtue (نیکی) is behavior showing high moral standards. 'Rightness' (صداقت) or moral excellence is the core meaning.
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Violation
Answer:
Infraction
A violation (خلاف ورزی) is the act of breaking a rule or law. 'Infraction' (قانون شکنی) is a direct synonym.
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Vintage
Answer:
Of distinctive quality
Vintage (اعلیٰ معیار کا) means 'of distinctive quality' (مخصوص معیار کا) from a past era. 'Modern' (جدید) is an antonym.