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
8571
A period of ten years.
Answer:
Decade
A Decade is a period of ten years. A Millennium is a period of one thousand years. A Centenary is a 100-year anniversary. A Century is 100 years.
8572
A person who has an irresistible desire to steal.
Answer:
Kleptomaniac
A Kleptomaniac is a person with kleptomania, an irresistible impulse to steal. A Spendthrift wastes money. Gullible means easily deceived. A Traitor betrays their country.
8573
The study of flags.
Answer:
Vexillology
Vexillology is the study of the history, symbolism, and usage of flags. Numismatics is the study of coins. Psephology is the study of elections. Orology is the study of mountains.
8574
A person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by generous donation.
Answer:
Philanthropist
A Philanthropist is a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes. A Philistine is indifferent to art. A Spendthrift wastes money. A Misanthrope hates humankind.
8575
An established principle of practical wisdom.
Answer:
Maxim
A Maxim is a short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct. A Synopsis is a short summary. Fraud is deceiving someone for money. Logic is the science of reasoning.
8576
The killing of one’s spouse.
Answer:
Mariticide
Mariticide is the killing of one's spouse. Matricide is killing one's mother. Sororicide is killing one's sister. Filicide is killing one's child.
8577
A person who can do many different jobs or has many skills.
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Versatile
Versatile means able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities. An Autodidact is self-taught. A Linguist studies languages. Eloquent means good at persuading.
8578
A disease that is prevalent over a whole country or the world.
Answer:
Pandemic
A Pandemic is a disease prevalent over a whole country or the world. An Epidemic is a widespread occurrence in a community. Endemic means regularly found among particular people or in a certain area. A Germicide kills germs.
8579
The act of speaking one’s thoughts aloud when by oneself.
Answer:
Soliloquy
A Soliloquy is an act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself, especially by a character in a play. A Synopsis is a short summary. Oratory is public speaking. A Monologue is a long speech by one person (who may be addressing others).
8580
A person who is easily deceived.
Answer:
Gullible
Gullible means easily persuaded to believe something; credulous. Impetuous means acting on impulse. A Pedant is concerned with minor details. A Sceptic doubts the truth.