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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Tangible
Answer:
Real
Tangible (ٹھوس) means perceptible by touch; 'real' (حقیقی) or actual. 'Intangible' (غیر محسوس) is the antonym.
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Table D'Hote
Answer:
Full meal
Table d'hôte (مخصوص کھانا) is a French phrase for a 'full meal' (مکمل کھانا) offered at a fixed price, with limited choices.
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Synthesizer
Answer:
To harmonize
To 'synthesize' means to combine or 'harmonize' (ہم آہنگ کرنا) various elements into a coherent whole. A 'synthesizer' (noun) is an instrument that does this with 'sounds'.
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Syntax
Answer:
Grammar
Syntax (نحو) is the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences; it is a key component of 'grammar' (قواعد).
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Synopsis
Answer:
Summary
A synopsis (خلاصہ) is a brief 'summary' (خلاصہ) or general survey of something, like a plot.
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Syndrome
Answer:
Symptoms
A syndrome (علامات) is a group of 'symptoms' (علامت) that consistently occur together, characterizing a specific disease or condition.
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Synchronous
Answer:
Simultaneously
Synchronous (ہم وقت) means existing or occurring at the same time; 'simultaneously' (ایک ہی وقت میں).
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Susceptible
Answer:
Defenceless
Susceptible (حساس) means likely to be harmed or influenced by something; 'defenceless' (غیر محفوظ) or vulnerable. 'Insensitive' (بے حس) is an antonym.
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Surreptitious
Answer:
Secret
Surreptitious (خفیہ) means kept 'secret' (پوشیدہ), especially because it would not be approved of.
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Surplus
Answer:
Extra
Surplus (اضافی) is an amount left over when requirements have been met; 'extra' (زائد) or excess.