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
8581
The science of reasoning.
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Logic
Logic is reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity. Ecology is the study of organisms and their environment. Geology is the study of the Earth. Psephology is the study of elections.
8582
Fear of foreigners or strangers.
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Xenophobia
Xenophobia is dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries. Acrophobia is the fear of heights. Claustrophobia is the fear of closed spaces. Antipathy is a deep-seated aversion.
8583
A state of mental or physical inactivity.
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Lethargy
Lethargy is a lack of energy and enthusiasm; a state of inactivity. Xenophobia is the fear of foreigners. Antipathy is a deep-seated aversion. Integrity is the quality of being honest.
8584
A person who is indifferent to art and culture.
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Philistine
A Philistine is a person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts. A Pedant is concerned with minor details. A Philanthropist promotes the welfare of others. A Sceptic doubts the truth.
8585
A person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules.
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Pedant
A Pedant is a person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules or with displaying academic learning. A Philistine is indifferent to art. A Spendthrift wastes money. Gullible means easily deceived.
8586
The killing of a large number of people.
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Massacre
A Massacre is the indiscriminate and brutal slaughter of many people. Matricide is killing one's mother. Mariticide is killing one's spouse. Vaticide is killing a prophet.
8587
A government by the worst citizens.
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Kakistocracy
A Kakistocracy is a system of government that is run by the worst, least qualified, or most unscrupulous citizens. A Monarchy is rule by a king or queen. A Theocracy is rule by divine guidance.
8588
A person who wastes money on luxury.
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Spendthrift
A Spendthrift is a person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way. A Pedant is concerned with minor details. A Philistine is indifferent to art. A Kleptomaniac has a desire to steal.
8589
The study of the relationship between organisms and their environment.
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Ecology
Ecology is the branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings. Demography is the study of statistics. Geology is the study of the Earth. Dermatology is the study of skin.
8590
A substance that kills germs.
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Germicide
A Germicide is a substance or agent that destroys harmful microorganisms; an antiseptic. Vaticide is the killing of a prophet. Filicide is the killing of one's child. Sororicide is the killing of one's sister.