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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Asinine
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Unintelligent
Asinine (احمقانہ) means extremely stupid or foolish. 'Unintelligent' (غیر ذہین) is the most accurate description.
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Ascent
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Act of rising
An ascent (چڑھائی) is the 'act of rising' (بلند ہونے کا عمل) or climbing up. 'Assent' (رضامندی), which sounds similar, means 'Consent' (رضامندی).
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Articulate
Answer:
Coherent
To be articulate (واضح گو) means to be able to express ideas and feelings fluently and 'coherently' (مربوط). It implies clarity and good communication skills.
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Artful
Answer:
Crafty
Artful (مکار) means clever or skillful, especially in a cunning or deceitful way. 'Crafty' (چالاک) is the best synonym. 'Naive' (سادہ لوح) is an antonym.
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Aroma
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Pleasant fragrance
An aroma (خوشبو) is a distinctive and typically 'pleasant fragrance' (خوشگوار مہک) or smell, especially from food, wine, or spices.
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Arduous
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Strenuous
Arduous (مشکل) describes something that is difficult and tiring, requiring a lot of effort. 'Strenuous' (محنت طلب) is a direct synonym. 'Simple' (آسان) is the antonym.
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Arcane
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Mysterious
Arcane (پراسرار) means understood by few; secret or 'mysterious' (پوشیدہ). It implies knowledge that is obscure and not widely known.
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Arbitrator
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Referee
An arbitrator (ثالث) is an independent person or body appointed to settle a dispute. A 'referee' (منصف) serves a similar function of acting as a judge to settle matters.
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Aptitude
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Tendency
Aptitude (رجحان) is a natural ability or skill to do something. It implies a natural 'tendency' (میلان) or inclination to be good at that activity.
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Appropriate
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Confiscate
As a verb, to appropriate (قبضہ کرنا) means to take something for one's own use, typically without permission. 'Confiscate' (ضبط کرنا) means to officially take possession of something, and is the closest synonym.