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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ABROGATE
Answer:
Repeal
Abrogate (منسوخ کرنا) means to officially end or repeal a law.
Repeal (منسوخ کرنا) is the synonym.
Endure (برداشت کرنا) means to tolerate.
Reveal (ظاہر کرنا) means to show.
Extend (لمبا کرنا) means to lengthen.
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STARTLINGLY
Answer:
Amazingly
Startlingly (حیران کن طور پر) means in a surprising or amazing way.
Amazingly (حیرت انگیز طور پر) is the synonym.
Wrinkly (جھری دار) means with wrinkles.
Lightly (ہلکے سے) means gently.
Enviously (حسد سے) means with jealousy.
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NADIR
Answer:
Base
Nadir (سب سے نچلا مقام) means the lowest point.
Base (بنیاد / نچلا حصہ) means bottom, synonym.
Peak (چوٹی) means the highest point, opposite of nadir.
Horizon (افق) means line where sky and earth meet.
Median (درمیانہ) means middle value.
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PROTRACT
Answer:
Prolong
Protract (طویل کرنا) means to lengthen in time.
Prolong (لمبا کرنا) means extend duration, synonym.
Cease (ختم کرنا) means stop.
Accept (قبول کرنا) means agree to.
Control (قابو پانا) means to manage.
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ILLOGICAL
Answer:
Absurd
Illogical (غیر معقول) means lacking sense or reasoning.
Absurd (بے تکی) means ridiculous or unreasonable, synonym.
Biased (جانبدار) means unfairly prejudiced.
Factual (حقائق پر مبنی) means based on facts.
Unfavourable (ناموافق) means not supportive.
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STYMIE
Answer:
Hinder
Stymie (رکاوٹ ڈالنا) means to prevent or block progress.
Hinder (رکاوٹ ڈالنا) means to obstruct, synonym.
Amaze (حیران کرنا) means to surprise.
Tame (پالتو / قابو پانا) means to domesticate.
Scare (ڈرا دینا) means to frighten.
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PLEASING
Answer:
Gratifying
Pleasing (خوشگوار) means giving satisfaction or delight.
Gratifying (خوش کرنے والا) means giving pleasure, synonym.
Festive (پُر مسرت) means joyful like a festival.
Mournful (غمگین) means full of sorrow.
Sagging (ڈھلکا ہوا) means drooping.
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SALUBRIOUS
Answer:
Beneficial
Salubrious (صحت بخش) means health-giving or beneficial.
Beneficial (فائدہ مند) means good for health, synonym.
Vicarious (غیر براہ راست) means experienced through others.
Septic (جراثیم والا) means infected.
Insidious (دھوکہ دینے والا) means harmful in a subtle way.
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AUSTERE
Answer:
Stern
Austere (سخت مزاج) means strict or severe in manner or appearance.
Stern (سخت گیر) means firm and serious, synonym.
Mitigating (کم کرنے والا) means making less severe.
Promising (امید افزا) means showing potential.
Brisk (تیز) means quick or lively.
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BANTER
Answer:
Repartee
Banter (چھیڑ چھاڑ) means playful or witty conversation.
Repartee (چست جواب) is quick, witty dialogue — synonym.
Commendation (تعریف) means praise.
Rebuke (ڈانٹ) means scolding.
Reliance (انحصار) means dependence.