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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Alleviate
Answer:
Mollify
To alleviate (کم کرنا) means to make suffering or a problem less severe. To 'mollify' (تسکین دینا) means to appease someone's anger or anxiety, which is a way of alleviating distress or anger. 'Aggravate' (بگاڑ دینا) is the antonym.
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Allegiance
Answer:
Obligation
Allegiance (وفاداری) is loyalty or commitment to a superior, group, or cause. This loyalty implies a strong sense of duty or 'obligation' (فرض) to provide support.
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Align
Answer:
Join
To align (صف بندی کرنا) means to place in a straight line or to come into agreement or alliance. To 'join' (شامل ہونا) with a group or cause captures this sense of forming an alliance.
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Alienate
Answer:
Estrange
To alienate (بیگانہ کرنا) someone is to cause them to feel isolated or no longer friendly or sympathetic. This is synonymous with 'estrange' (الگ تھلگ کرنا).
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Agony
Answer:
Anguish
Agony (اذیت) is extreme physical or mental suffering. 'Anguish' (شدید تکلیف) is a very close synonym that also denotes severe pain, distress, or suffering.
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Agitate
Answer:
Arouse
To agitate (اکسانا) means to stir up or disturb, or to campaign to 'arouse' (جگانا) public concern. 'Tranquillize' (پرسکون کرنا) and 'Pacify' (تسلی دینا) are antonyms.
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Aggression
Answer:
Attack
Aggression (جارحیت) is hostile or violent behavior or attitudes. It is often expressed as an unprovoked 'attack' (حملہ) or offensive action.
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Aggravate
Answer:
To make worse
To aggravate (بگاڑ دینا) means 'to make worse' (بدتر بنانا) or more serious, such as aggravating an injury or a situation. 'To make good' (بہتر بنانا) is an antonym.
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Aghast
Answer:
Horrified
To be aghast (خوفزدہ) means to be filled with shock, horror, or amazement. 'Horrified' (دہشت زدہ) is the most direct synonym. 'Pleased' (خوش) and 'Happy' (خوش) are antonyms.
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Aftermath
Answer:
Consequences
The aftermath (نتیجہ) of an event, especially an unpleasant one, refers to the period immediately following it and the 'consequences' (نتائج) or effects that result from it.