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
971
Sang-Froid
Answer:
Calmness in emergency
Sang-froid (اطمینان) is a French phrase meaning 'cold blood'. It signifies composure or 'calmness in an emergency' (ہنگامی صورتحال میں پرسکون رہنا).
972
Salvation
Answer:
Reclamation
Salvation (نجات) is deliverance from sin, ruin, or loss. 'Reclamation' (بازیافت) (recovering possession) is the closest synonym, implying saving something that was lost. 'Loss' (نقصان) is the antonym.
973
Salutary
Answer:
Good
Salutary (فائدہ مند) means producing 'good' (اچھا) effects; beneficial, especially in reference to something unwelcome (e.g., a salutary lesson). 'Having a bad effect' (برا اثر) is an antonym.
974
Sally
Answer:
Sudden attack
A sally (دھاوا) is a 'sudden attack' (اچانک حملہ) or rush forward from a defensive position (a 'sortie').
975
Sagacity
Answer:
Prudence
Sagacity (دانائی) is the quality of having keen mental discernment and good judgment; wisdom. 'Prudence' (احتیاط) or 'wisdom' is the best synonym. 'Foolishness' (بے وقوفی) is the antonym.
976
Sabbatical
Answer:
Leave of absence
A sabbatical (سباتی) is a period of paid 'leave of absence' (رخصت) for a professor, typically for study or travel.
977
Rut
Answer:
Mating season
A rut (ملاپ کا موسم) is the annual 'mating season' (جنسی ملاپ کا زمانہ) for certain animals (like deer). It also means a fixed, dull routine.
978
Rustic
Answer:
Simple
Rustic (دہاتی) means relating to the countryside; rural. It implies a plain or 'simple' (سادہ) quality. 'Sophisticated' is the antonym.
979
Russet
Answer:
Reddish brown color
Russet (سرخی مائل بھورا) is a 'reddish brown color' (سرخی مائل بھورا رنگ). 'Whispering sound' (سرگوشی) is 'rustle'.
980
Runnel
Answer:
Small stream
A runnel (نالی) is a 'small stream' (چھوٹی ندی) or brook; a gutter.