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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Tendinitis
Answer:
Inflamed tendon
Tendinitis (پٹھوں کی سوزش) is a medical condition. The suffix '-itis' refers to inflammation. Therefore, tendinitis is the 'inflammation of a tendon' (پٹھے کی سوزش).
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Tendentious
Answer:
Biased
Tendentious (متعصبانہ) means expressing or supporting a particular point of view, especially a controversial one, in a way that is not balanced. 'Biased' (جانبدار) is a direct synonym.
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Tendency
Answer:
Trend
A tendency (رجحان) is an inclination or 'trend' (میلان) toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior.
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Tempo
Answer:
Pace
Tempo (رفتار) is the speed or 'pace' (تال) at which a piece of music is played, or the 'pace' of any activity.
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Temperate
Answer:
Moderate
Temperate (معتدل) means 'moderate' (درمیانی) or self-restrained; not extreme. 'Extreme' (انتہائی) is the antonym.
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Temper
Answer:
Change
To 'temper' (معتدل کرنا) something means to moderate or 'change' (تبدیل کرنا) it by acting as a neutralizing force (e.g., to temper justice with mercy). 'Mood' (مزاج) is also a correct meaning for the noun 'temper'.
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Temerity
Answer:
Rashness
Temerity (بے باکی) is excessive confidence or boldness; 'rashness' (جلد بازی). 'Meekness' (عاجزی) is an antonym.
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Telecommunications
Answer:
Electronic message
Telecommunications (مواصلات) is communication over a distance by cable, telegraph, telephone, or broadcasting. An 'electronic message' (برقی پیغام) is the product of this.
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Tart
Answer:
Sour
Tart (ترش) means sharp or 'sour' (کھٹا) in taste. 'Syrupy' (میٹھا) is an antonym.
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Tarry
Answer:
Delay
To tarry (تاخیر کرنا) means to 'delay' (دیر لگانا) leaving; to linger or wait.