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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Tremulous
Answer:
Trembling
Tremulous (کانپتا ہوا) means 'trembling' (لرزتا ہوا) or quivering, typically from fear, nervousness, or weakness.
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Travail
Answer:
Anguish
Travail (محنت شاقہ) means painful or laborious effort. 'Anguish' (اذیت) or painful struggle is the best synonym.
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Transition
Answer:
Change
A transition (تبدیلی) is the process or a period of 'change' (بدلنا) from one state or condition to another.
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Transcendental
Answer:
Supreme experience
Transcendental (ماورائی) means relating to a spiritual realm or 'supreme experience' (اعلیٰ تجربہ) beyond normal human understanding.
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Traitor
Answer:
One who betrays
A traitor (غدار) is a person 'who betrays' (جو دھوکہ دیتا ہے) their country, a group, or a person.
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Tout
Answer:
Praise
To tout (تعریف کرنا) means to attempt to sell something, often by pestering, or to 'praise' (ستائش کرنا) something or someone enthusiastically.
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Touchstone
Answer:
Standard or criterion
A touchstone (کسوٹی) was a stone used to test gold. Metaphorically, it is a 'standard or criterion' (معیار) by which something is judged.
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Tortuous
Answer:
Twisting and winding
Tortuous (پُرپیچ) means full of 'twists and turns' (بل کھاتا ہوا); complex. (Do not confuse with 'torturous', which means painful).
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Torso
Answer:
Trunk
The torso (دھڑ) is the 'trunk' (جسم کا درمیانی حصہ) of the human body, distinct from the head and limbs.
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Torpid
Answer:
Sluggish
Torpid (سست) means mentally or physically inactive; lethargic. 'Sluggish' (کاہل) is a direct synonym. 'Rapid' (تیز) is the antonym.