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
8631
A person who is extremely talkative.
Answer:
Garrulous
Garrulous means excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters. Taciturn means reserved or uncommunicative (the opposite). Bilingual means speaking two languages. A Stoic endures pain.
8632
A speech made by a character in a play to themselves.
Answer:
Soliloquy
A Soliloquy is an act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers, especially by a character in a play. A Raconteur is a storyteller. Calligraphy is beautiful handwriting. A Paradox is a contradiction.
8633
Impossible to read or understand.
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Indecipherable
Indecipherable means not able to be read or understood. Insatiable means impossible to satisfy. Illegible is a close synonym, but 'indecipherable' also implies a code or difficult meaning, not just bad handwriting. Cryptic means having a hidden meaning.
8634
A short journey for pleasure.
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Excursion
An Excursion is a short journey or trip, especially one engaged in as a leisure activity. An Itinerant is one who journeys from place to place. Espionage is spying. A Pilgrimage is a journey to a sacred place.
8635
A hater of humankind.
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Misanthrope
A Misanthrope is a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society. A Glutton eats too much. A Zealot is a fanatical person. A Philanthropist is a lover of humankind (the opposite).
8636
To free someone from blame or a criminal charge.
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Exonerate
To Exonerate is to absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing. To Condemn is to express strong disapproval. To Abdicate is to give up a throne. To Recant is to renounce a belief.
8637
A state of untidiness or disorder.
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Disarray
Disarray is a state of disorganization or untidiness. Equilibrium is a state of balance. Torpor is a state of inactivity. Nostalgia is longing for the past.
8638
Done without being planned or rehearsed.
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Impromptu
Impromptu means done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed. Inevitable means certain to happen. Ephemeral means short-lived. Posthumous means after death.
8639
A person who eats too much.
Answer:
Glutton
A Glutton is an excessively greedy eater. A Stoic endures pain. A Misanthrope hates humankind. A Raconteur is a storyteller.
8640
A shelter for a dog.
Answer:
Kennel
A Kennel is a small shelter for a dog. An Apiary is where bees are kept. A Hangar is where aircraft are housed. A Granary is where grain is stored.