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
931
Software
Answer:
Computer programs
Software (سافٹ ویئر) refers to the 'computer programs' (کمپیوٹر پروگرام) and operating systems used by a computer, as opposed to the physical 'hardware'.
932
Smug
Answer:
Self-satisfied
Smug (خود مطمئن) means having or showing excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements. 'Self-satisfied' (اپنے آپ سے راضی) is a direct synonym.
933
Sluggish
Answer:
Slow
Sluggish (سست) means 'slow' (آہستہ) -moving or inactive; lacking energy.
934
Slue
Answer:
Twist or skid
To slue (مڑنا) (or 'slew') means to 'twist or skid' (پھسلنا) around or to turn on a pivot. 'Slew' (as a noun) means a large number.
935
Slew
Answer:
Large number
Slew (بہت بڑی تعداد) (often as 'a slew of') is an informal term for a 'large number' (بڑی مقدار) or a great quantity of something. 'Slue' means to twist.
936
Skulk
Answer:
To lurk
To skulk (دبکنا) means to keep out of sight, typically with a sinister or cowardly motive. 'To lurk' (گھات لگانا) or move stealthily is a direct synonym.
937
Simile
Answer:
Comparison of one thing with another
A simile (تشبیہ) is a figure of speech involving the 'comparison of one thing with another' (ایک چیز کا دوسری سے موازنہ) of a different kind, using 'like' or 'as' (e.g., 'as brave as a lion').
938
Silhouette
Answer:
Dark outline picture
A silhouette (سایہ) is a 'dark outline picture' (تاریک خاکہ) of someone or something visible against a lighter background.
939
Shunt
Answer:
To move out of the way
To shunt (ایک طرف کرنا) means to push or pull something (like a train car) onto a different track, or more generally, 'to move out of the way' (راستے سے ہٹانا) or aside.
940
Shrapnel
Answer:
Artillery shell
Shrapnel (چھرا) refers to fragments of an 'artillery shell' (توپ کا گولا), bomb, or mine that have exploded.