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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Animosity
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Enmity
Animosity (دشمنی) is a strong feeling of dislike, hostility, or hatred. 'Enmity' (عداوت) is a direct synonym, meaning a state of active opposition or hostility.
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Animation
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Cartoons
Animation (اینیمیشن) is the process of making films, videos, and computer games in which drawings or models appear to move. 'Cartoons' (کارٹون) are the most common product of this process.
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Animate
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Enliven
To animate (جان ڈالنا) means to bring to life or to give vigor and vitality to something. 'Enliven' (زندہ دل بنانا) means to make something more active or cheerful, which is synonymous.
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Anguish
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Torment
Anguish (شدید تکلیف) is severe mental or physical pain, distress, or suffering. 'Torment' (اذیت) is a strong synonym representing extreme pain or distress.
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Analogue
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Similar to other
An analogue (مثیل) is a person or thing that is comparable or 'similar to another' (دوسرے سے ملتا جلتا).
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Ampere
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Electricity
An ampere (ایمپیئر) is the base unit of electric current (the flow of 'electricity' (بجلی)) in the International System of Units.
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Amicable
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Courteous
Amicable (دوستانہ) means characterized by friendliness and the absence of disagreement. 'Courteous' (شائستہ) and polite behavior is essential to an amicable relationship. 'Hostile' (دشمنانہ) is the antonym.
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Amenities
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Pleasant qualities
Amenities (سہولیات) are desirable or useful features that provide comfort, convenience, or pleasure, such as a swimming pool or air conditioning. They can be considered 'pleasant qualities' (خوشگوار خصوصیات) of a place.
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Ameliorate
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Improve
To ameliorate (بہتر بنانا) means to make something bad or unsatisfactory better. 'Improve' (بہتری لانا) is a direct synonym.
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Ambition
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Desire
Ambition (آرزو) is a strong 'desire' (خواہش) and determination to achieve success, power, or a specific goal.