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
891
Surmount
Answer:
To overcome
To surmount (قابو پانا) means 'to overcome' (فتح پانا) a difficulty or obstacle.
892
Surmise
Answer:
Guess
To surmise (قیاس کرنا) means to suppose that something is true without having evidence. 'Guess' (اندازہ لگانا) is a direct synonym.
893
Supple
Answer:
Flexible
Supple (لچکدار) means bending and moving easily; 'flexible' (نرم). 'Stiff' (سخت) is the antonym.
894
Supplant
Answer:
Replace
To supplant (جگہ لینا) means to supersede and 'replace' (تبدیل کرنا) someone or something, often by force or treachery.
895
Sumptuous
Answer:
Splendid
Sumptuous (پرتکلف) means 'splendid' (شاندار) and expensive-looking; luxurious. 'Meagre' (کم) is the antonym.
896
Summit
Answer:
Top
A summit (چوٹی) is the highest point or 'top' (بلندی) of a hill or mountain. 'Slope' (ڈھلوان) is the side.
897
Sultry
Answer:
Hot and moist
Sultry (حبس بھرا) (of weather) means 'hot and moist' (گرم اور مرطوب) or humid.
898
Subvert
Answer:
Undermine
To subvert (تختہ الٹنا) means 'to undermine' (کمزور کرنا) the power and authority of an established system.
899
Subtle
Answer:
Clever
Subtle (لطیف) means so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze. It implies a 'clever' (ہوشیار) or delicate use of understanding or skill.
900
Subterfuge
Answer:
An excuse
Subterfuge (حیلہ) is deceit used to achieve one's goal. A false 'excuse' (بہانہ) is a common form of subterfuge.