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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Vindictive
Answer:
Revengeful
Vindictive (انتقامی) means having or showing a strong, unreasoning desire for revenge. 'Revengeful' (انتقام لینے والا) is a direct synonym.
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Vigilant
Answer:
Watchful
Vigilant (چوکس) means keeping 'watchful' (نگران) for possible danger or difficulties. 'Aware' (آگاہ) and 'Cautious' (محتاط) are related, but 'watchful' is the most precise.
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Vie
Answer:
Compete
To vie (مقابلہ کرنا) for something means 'to compete' (مقابلہ کرنا) eagerly with someone to achieve it.
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Vicious
Answer:
Wicked
Vicious (شریر) means deliberately cruel, 'wicked' (بدکار), or violent. 'Of virtues' (نیکیوں کا) is the antonym ('virtuous').
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Vibrant
Answer:
Vigorous
Vibrant (پُرجوش) means full of energy and life; 'vigorous' (زوردار). It can also mean bright and striking (of color). 'Shaky' (لرزتا ہوا) is 'vibrating'.
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Viaduct
Answer:
Bridge
A viaduct (پُل) is a long 'bridge' (پُل) -like structure, typically a series of arches, carrying a road or railway across a valley.
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Vexed
Answer:
Troubled
Vexed (پریشان) means annoyed, frustrated, or worried. A 'vexed question' is a 'troubled' (مشکل) or difficult problem that is much debated.
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Vested Interests
Answer:
Expected to benefit from something
Vested interests (مفادات) are groups or individuals 'expected to benefit from' (کسی چیز سے فائدہ اٹھانے کی توقع) a particular system or policy, and who therefore resist change.
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Verve
Answer:
Great vitality
Verve (جوش) means 'great vitality' (زبردست توانائی), energy, and enthusiasm, especially in artistic performance.
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Xerography
Answer:
Process similar to photography
Xerography (زیروگرافی) is a dry copying 'process similar to photography' (فوٹو گرافی جیسا عمل) (like a photocopier) where ink is attracted to electrically charged areas.