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
8421
At sixes and sevens
Answer:
In disorderly manner
The idiom 'at sixes and sevens' (بے ترتیبی سے) describes a state of total confusion, disarray, or 'in a disorderly manner' (بے ترتیب).
8422
At Bay
Answer:
Cornered
The idiom 'at bay' (مشکل میں گھرا) means to be in a difficult situation where one is forced to be defensive and cannot escape, as if 'cornered' (گھرا ہوا) by an attacker.
8423
Astound
Answer:
Bewilder
To astound (حیران کرنا) means to shock or greatly surprise someone. To 'bewilder' (ششدہ کرنا) is to confuse or perplex, which is a common effect of being astounded.
8424
Assimilate
Answer:
Absorb
To assimilate (جذب کرنا) means to take in and fully 'absorb' (جذب کرنا) information, ideas, or culture, making it part of one's own. 'Reject' (مسترد کرنا) is an antonym.
8425
Assertive
Answer:
Insistent
To be assertive (پراعتماد) means to behave confidently and state one's views clearly. This often involves being 'insistent' (مصر) about one's rights or opinions. 'Diffident' (شرمیلا) is an antonym.
8426
Assent
Answer:
Consent
Assent (رضامندی) means to express approval or agreement. It is a direct synonym for 'consent' (رضامندی). 'Ascent' (چڑھائی), which sounds similar, means a 'steep climb'.
8427
Assault
Answer:
Attack
An assault (حملہ) is a deliberate physical 'attack' (حملہ) on someone. 'Assert' (دعویٰ کرنا) means to state a fact confidently.
8428
Aspiration
Answer:
Ambition
An aspiration (آرزو) is a strong hope or 'ambition' (خواہش) of achieving a particular goal.
8429
Aspersion
Answer:
Slander
To cast 'aspersions' (تہمت) on someone is to make a damaging or derogatory remark about their reputation. This is a form of 'slander' (بہتان).
8430
Asperity
Answer:
Roughness
Asperity (سختی) refers to harshness of tone or manner. It can also literally mean the 'roughness' (ناہمواری) or unevenness of a surface.