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
821
Vanity
Answer:
Pride
Vanity (غرور) is excessive 'pride' (تکبر) in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements. 'Humility' is the antonym.
822
Valor
Answer:
Great courage
Valor (بہادری) is 'great courage' (عظیم ہمت) in the face of danger, especially in battle.
823
Valedictory
Answer:
A farewell speech
A valedictory (الوداعی) is 'a farewell speech' (ایک الوداعی تقریر), especially one given at a graduation ceremony.
824
Vain
Answer:
Proud
Vain (مغرور) means having an excessively high opinion of one's appearance or abilities. 'Proud' (فخر کرنے والا) (in a negative, conceited way) is the synonym.
825
Vacuous
Answer:
Empty
Vacuous (خالی) means having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; 'empty' (خالی) or 'mindless'. 'Intelligent' (ذہین) is the antonym.
826
Utmost
Answer:
Maximum
Utmost (انتہائی) means most extreme; 'maximum' (زیادہ سے زیادہ). 'Limited' (محدود) is an antonym.
827
Upbraid
Answer:
Criticize
To upbraid (ڈانٹنا) means to scold or 'criticize' (تنقید کرنا) someone severely. 'To congratulate' (مبارکباد دینا) is an antonym.
828
Untrustworthy
Answer:
Undependable
Untrustworthy (ناقابل اعتبار) means not able to be relied upon as honest or truthful. 'Undependable' (ناقابل بھروسہ) is a direct synonym.
829
Untoward
Answer:
Unfortunate
Untoward (ناخوشگوار) means unexpected and inappropriate or 'unfortunate' (بدقسمت); adverse.
830
Untidy
Answer:
Disorderly
Untidy (بے ترتیب) means not arranged neatly. 'Disorderly' (بے سلیقہ) is a direct synonym. 'Slovenly' (پھوہڑ) describes a person who is untidy.