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
481
ADHERENT
Answer:
Rival
Adherent (پیروکار) means a supporter or follower.
Rival (حریف) is the opposite, referring to a competitor or opponent.
Alien (اجنبی) means foreign but not directly opposite.
Detractor (تنقید کرنے والا) means someone who criticizes, related but weaker opposite.
Enemy (دشمن) means hostile person. The strongest antonym is "Rival."
482
ADEQUATE
Answer:
Scanty
Adequate (کافی) means sufficient or enough.
Scanty (ناکافی) means lacking in quantity, the opposite of adequate.
Profuse (بہت زیادہ) means plentiful.
Abounding (فراواں) also means plentiful.
Abundant (بہت زیادہ) is a synonym. The antonym is "Scanty."
483
ADDITION
Answer:
Subtraction
Addition (جمع) is the act of combining numbers.
Subtraction (تفریق) means taking away, which is the opposite of addition.
Multiplication (ضرب) is a different arithmetic operation but not opposite.
Enumeration (گنتی کرنا) means counting.
Division (تقسیم) is splitting, also not opposite. The correct antonym is "Subtraction."
484
ACUTE
Answer:
Dull
Acute (تیز) means sharp or highly sensitive.
Dull (کند) is the opposite, meaning not sharp or lacking intensity.
Sharp (تیز) and Critical (نقّادانہ) are synonyms.
Sensitive (حساس) refers to being responsive. Hence, the correct opposite is "Dull."
485
ACUMEN
Answer:
Imbecility
Acumen (فراست) means the ability to make quick and accurate judgments.
Imbecility (بیوقوفی) means stupidity or lack of intelligence, the opposite of acumen.
Intelligence (ذہانت) is synonymous with acumen.
Potentiality (صلاحیت) means capacity to develop.
Unfamiliarity (اجنبیت) means lack of knowledge but not a direct antonym. The best opposite is "Imbecility."
486
ACQUITTED
Answer:
Convicted
Acquitted (بری کیا گیا) means declared innocent in a court of law.
Convicted (مجرم قرار دینا) means found guilty, which is the opposite.
Entrusted (سپرد کرنا) means assigning responsibility.
Burdened (بوجھ ڈالنا) means weighed down.
Freed (آزاد کرنا) is similar to acquitted. The correct antonym is "Convicted."
487
ACQUIT
Answer:
Blame
Acquit (بری کرنا) means to declare someone free from guilt.
Blame (الزام دینا) is the opposite, as it places responsibility for wrongdoing.
Confirm (تصدیق کرنا) means to validate.
Punish (سزا دینا) means to impose penalty.
Indict (مقدمہ چلانا) means to formally accuse. The opposite of acquit is "Blame."
488
ACQUISITIVE
Answer:
Frugal
Acquisitive (لالچی) means having a strong desire to acquire and possess things.
Frugal (کفایتی) means using money and resources carefully, often avoiding excessive acquisition.
Miserly (کنجوس) means unwilling to spend money, but it shares a negative sense of hoarding rather than the opposite of acquisitive. Thus, the correct opposite is "Frugal."
489
ACCORD
Answer:
Withhold
Accord (معاہدہ یا ہم آہنگی) means agreement or harmony.
Withhold (روکنا) means to refuse to grant or give, which is the opposite of agreement.
Solution (حل) means an answer to a problem.
Act (عمل) refers to doing something.
Defend (دفاع کرنا) means to protect. The true antonym of accord is "Withhold."
490
ACCOMPLICE
Answer:
Friend
Accomplice (جرم میں شریک) means a partner in wrongdoing.
Friend (دوست) is a companion who supports positively, opposite of criminal partnership.
Accessory (مددگار) means someone aiding in a crime, similar in meaning.
Escort (ہمراہ) refers to a guide or companion.
Opponent (مخالف) means someone against you, not a direct opposite here. Hence, "Friend" works as the opposite.