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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Averse
Answer:
Unwilling
To be averse (ناپسند) to something means to have a strong dislike or opposition to it, which makes one 'unwilling' (راضی نہ ہونا) to do it.
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Auxiliary
Answer:
Accessory
Auxiliary (معاون) means providing supplementary or additional help. An 'accessory' (اضافی) is something extra that is useful but not essential. 'Primary' (بنیادی) is an antonym.
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Auspicious
Answer:
Fortunate
Auspicious (مبارک) means favorable or conducive to success. It describes something that promises good fortune, making it synonymous with 'fortunate' (خوش قسمت). 'Unfortunate' (بدقسمت) is the antonym.
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Aural
Answer:
Ear
The adjective aural (سماعی) relates to the 'ear' (کان) or the sense of hearing.
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Auditory
Answer:
Of hearing
The adjective auditory (سماعی) directly relates to the sense 'of hearing' (سننے سے متعلق).
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Attune
Answer:
Bring into harmony
To attune (ہم آہنگ کرنا) means to make receptive or aware, or to 'bring into harmony' (مطابقت پیدا کرنا) with something, like attuning a radio to a frequency.
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Attrition
Answer:
Abrasion
Attrition (گھساؤ) is the process of gradually wearing something down. 'Abrasion' (رگڑ) is the process of scraping or wearing away by friction, which is a very close physical synonym. 'Addition' (اضافہ) is an antonym.
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Attribute
Answer:
Assign or ascribe to
To attribute (منسوب کرنا) something is to 'assign or ascribe' (ذمہ دار ٹھہرانا) it to a specific cause, person, or origin. As a noun, it means a quality or feature.
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Atrocious
Answer:
Brutal
Atrocious (ظالمانہ) means horrifyingly wicked, cruel, or of extremely bad quality. 'Brutal' (وحشیانہ) is a strong synonym, implying savage cruelty.
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Atone
Answer:
Compensate
To atone (کفارہ ادا کرنا) for a sin or wrongdoing means to make amends or reparation for it. This action is a way to 'compensate' (تلافی کرنا) for the harm done.