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
981
Ruminate
Answer:
Contemplate
To ruminate (غور کرنا) means to think deeply about something. 'Contemplate' (سوچنا) is a direct synonym. (It also means to chew the cud).
982
Rueful
Answer:
Regretful
Rueful (افسردہ) means expressing sorrow or 'regret' (افسوس), especially in a wry or humorous way.
983
Ruckus
Answer:
Uproar
A ruckus (ہنگامہ) is a disturbance, commotion, or 'uproar' (شور و غل).
984
Rowdy
Answer:
Rough and disorderly
Rowdy (فسادی) means noisy, 'rough and disorderly' (پرتشدد اور بے ترتیب). 'Systematic' (منظم) is the antonym.
985
Rout
Answer:
Defeat
A rout (شکست) is a disorderly retreat of defeated troops. It implies a 'crushing defeat' (بری شکست). 'Passage' (راستہ) is a 'route'.
986
Roster
Answer:
List
A roster (فہرست) is a 'list' (فہرست) or plan showing turns of duty or names of people in a team. 'Speaker's platform' (اسٹیج) is a 'rostrum'.
987
Riles
Answer:
Annoy
To rile (غصہ دلانا) someone is to 'annoy' (ناراض کرنا) or irritate them. 'Amuse' (خوش کرنا) is an antonym.
988
Revive
Answer:
Bring back to life
To revive (زندہ کرنا) means to 'bring back to life' (دوبارہ زندہ کرنا) or consciousness; to restore.
989
Revitalize
Answer:
Regenerate
To revitalize (نئی جان ڈالنا) means to imbue something with new life and vitality. 'Regenerate' (دوبارہ پیدا کرنا) is a strong synonym.
990
Reversal
Answer:
Adversity
A reversal (الٹ) is a change to an opposite direction or policy. A 'reversal of fortune' is a common phrase, meaning a change to a bad situation, or 'adversity' (مصیبت).