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
921
Spontaneous
Answer:
Natural
Spontaneous (خود بخود) means happening as a result of a 'natural' (فطری) impulse, without premeditation or external cause. 'On the spot' (موقع پر) (impromptu) is a result of this.
922
Spirited
Answer:
Lively
Spirited (پُرجوش) means full of energy, enthusiasm, and determination. 'Lively' (زندہ دل) or 'energetic' is a direct synonym.
923
Spew
Answer:
Spit out
To spew (اگلنا) means to 'spit out' (تھوکنا) or expel large quantities of something forcibly. 'Swallow' (نگلنا) is the antonym.
924
Spate
Answer:
Sudden fast rush
A spate (بوچھاڑ) is a 'sudden fast rush' (اچانک تیز بہاؤ) or a large number of similar things (e.g., a spate of attacks) or a sudden flood.
925
Spasmodic
Answer:
Convulsive
Spasmodic (وقفے وقفے سے) means occurring in brief, irregular bursts, like a 'convulsive' (تشنجی) movement or spasm. 'Uninterrupted' (مسلسل) is the antonym.
926
Soporific
Answer:
Sedative
Soporific (نیند آور) means tending to induce drowsiness or sleep. A 'sedative' (مسکن دوا) is a drug that has this effect.
927
Sophomoric
Answer:
Immature
Sophomoric (بچکانہ) means 'immature' (ناپختہ) and overconfident; juvenile, like a sophomore. 'Sophisticated' (تجربہ کار) is the antonym.
928
Sophisticated
Answer:
Complicated and refined
Sophisticated (پیچیدہ اور نفیس) means having a great deal of worldly experience, or (of a machine) being 'complicated and refined' (جدید).
929
Solipsistic
Answer:
Selfish
Solipsistic (خود غرض) is a philosophical theory that one's own self is all that exists. It describes an attitude that is extremely 'selfish' (خود غرض) or 'self-centered' (خود مرکز)، ignoring the needs or realities of others.
930
Solemn
Answer:
Ceremonies
Solemn (سنجیدہ) means formal, dignified, and serious. It is often used to describe 'ceremonies' (تقریبات) or formal occasions. 'Irreverent' (غیر سنجیدہ) is an antonym.