General English MCQs
Topic Notes: General English
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
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
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Beveled
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Sloping
A bevel (ڈھلوان) is an edge of a structure that is not a right angle. It is a 'sloping' (ڈھلانی) surface or edge.
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Berate
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Scold
To berate (ڈانٹنا) someone is to 'scold' (جھڑکنا) or criticize them angrily and at length.
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Benign
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Gentle
Benign (شفیق) means 'gentle' (نرم) and kind. In a medical sense, it means 'not harmful' (e.g., a benign tumor).
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Beneficiary
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Successor
A beneficiary (مستفید) is a person who receives benefits from something, such as an inheritance or a life insurance policy. In this context, they are often a 'successor' (وارث). 'Mendicant' (فقیر) means a beggar.
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Benevolence
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Kindness
Benevolence (فیاضی) is the quality of being well-meaning, charitable, or 'kind' (رحم دل). 'Malice' (بد نیتی) and 'Inhumanity' (ظلم) are antonyms.
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Benediction
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Blessing
A benediction (دعا) is a prayer asking for divine favor, or a 'blessing' (رحمت), especially at the end of a religious service. 'Denunciation' (مذمت) is an antonym.
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Bemuse
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Bewilder
To bemuse (ششدہ کرنا) means to puzzle, confuse, or 'bewilder' (حیران کرنا) someone. It is often confused with 'amuse' (خوش کرنا).
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Belittled
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Disparaged
To belittle (کم قدر کرنا) someone is to make them seem unimportant. To 'disparage' (حقیر سمجھنا) means to criticize or speak about someone as being of little worth, which is a strong synonym.
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Beguile
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Charm
To beguile (لبھانا) means to 'charm' (مسحور کرنا) or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way to trick them.
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Befit
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Be suitable for
To befit (زیب دینا) means to 'be suitable for' (کے لئے مناسب ہونا) or appropriate for someone or something.