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
8591
A place where coins, medals, or tokens are made.
Answer:
Mint
A Mint is a place where money (coins, medals, or tokens) is manufactured under government authority. A Domicile is a place where one lives. A Menagerie is a collection of wild animals. A Palace is a ruler's home.
8592
A person who shows great or excessive fondness for their wife.
Answer:
Uxorious
Uxorious means having or showing an excessive or submissive fondness for one's wife. Impetuous means acting on impulse. A Spendthrift wastes money. A Hedonist is devoted to sensual pleasure.
8593
The art of public speaking.
Answer:
Oratory
Oratory is the art or practice of formal speaking in public. Logic is the science of reasoning. Acoustics is the science of sound. Paleography is the study of ancient writings.
8594
A deep-seated feeling of aversion.
Answer:
Antipathy
Antipathy is a deep-seated feeling of dislike; aversion. Acrophobia is the fear of heights. Xenophobia is the fear of foreigners. Lethargy is a state of inactivity.
8595
A person who is driven by impulse, without much thought.
Answer:
Impetuous
Impetuous means acting or done quickly and without thought or care. Uxorious means excessively fond of one's wife. A Pedant is concerned with minor details. Gullible means easily deceived.
8596
The killing of one’s mother.
Answer:
Matricide
Matricide is the killing of one's mother. Sororicide is the killing of one's sister. Mariticide is the killing of one's spouse. Filicide is the killing of one's child.
8597
A person with a beautiful and elegant handwriting.
Answer:
Calligrapher
A Calligrapher is a person who practices the art of beautiful handwriting (calligraphy). A Cartographer makes maps. A Lexicographer compiles dictionaries. A Cacographer is bad at spelling.
8598
To give human qualities to an inanimate object.
Answer:
Personification
Personification is the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman. Oratory is the art of public speaking. A Maxim is a principle of wisdom. Logic is the science of reasoning.
8599
The study of birds.
Answer:
Ornithology
Ornithology is the scientific study of birds. Ecology is the study of organisms and their environment. Vexillology is the study of flags. Geology is the study of the Earth's physical structure.
8600
A person who is extravagantly admired.
Answer:
Idol
An Idol is a person or thing that is greatly admired, loved, or revered. A Scapegoat is blamed for others' wrongdoings. Gullible means easily deceived. A Fanatic is extremely enthusiastic.