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
811
Versatile
Answer:
Clever
Versatile (ہمہ جہت) means able to adapt to many different functions or activities ('of many-sided ability'). This adaptability is a form of 'cleverness' (ہوشیاری) or skill.
812
Verisimilitude
Answer:
Resemblance
Verisimilitude (حقیقت سے مماثلت) is the 'appearance of being true' (D) or real. It is achieved by having a strong 'resemblance' (شباہت) to reality.
813
Verdict
Answer:
Decision
A verdict (فیصلہ) is a 'decision' (فیصلہ) on a disputed issue in a civil or criminal case, made by a jury or judge.
814
Verdant
Answer:
Fresh and green
Verdant (سرسبز) means 'fresh and green' (ت تازہ اور ہرا) with grass or other rich vegetation.
815
Veracity
Answer:
Truth
Veracity (سچائی) is conformity to facts; accuracy or 'truth' (صداقت). 'Mendacity' or 'falsehood' is the antonym.
816
Vent
Answer:
Release of emotion
To vent (اظہار کرنا) means to give free expression to a strong emotion. It is a 'release of emotion' (جذبات کا اظہار).
817
Venerate
Answer:
Respect
To venerate (احترام کرنا) means to 'respect' (عزت دینا) or regard with great reverence. 'Criticize' (تنقید کرنا) is an antonym.
818
Vendor
Answer:
Man engaged in selling
A vendor (بیچنے والا) is a 'man engaged in selling' (فروخت میں مصروف آدمی) goods or services, often from a stall or street.
819
Vapid
Answer:
Dull
Vapid (بے مزہ) means offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging; 'dull' (پھیکا) or uninteresting. 'Lively' (زندہ دل) is the antonym.
820
Vaunted
Answer:
Desired
Vaunted (جس کی تعریف کی جائے) means to be boasted about or praised. While its formal definition is closer to 'overpraised' (D), it implies something that is highly celebrated or 'desired' (مطلوب).