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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The killing of a whole race or group of people.
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Genocide
Genocide is the deliberate killing of a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group with the aim of destroying that nation or group. Famine is a scarcity of food. Monogamy is being married to one person. Espionage is spying.
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A state of perfect balance.
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Equilibrium
Equilibrium is a state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced. Disarray is a state of untidiness. Torpor is a state of inactivity. Angst is deep anxiety.
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A feeling of deep anxiety or dread.
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Angst
Angst is a feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world. Nostalgia is a longing for the past. Equilibrium is a state of balance. Pacifism is the belief against war.
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Having a secret or hidden meaning.
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Cryptic
Cryptic means having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure. A Paradox is a contradiction. Bilingual means speaking two languages. Clear is the opposite.
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Occurring after one's death.
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Posthumous
Posthumous means occurring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the originator. Ephemeral means short-lived. Impromptu means unplanned. Inevitable means certain to happen.
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Something that is abundant.
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Plethora
A Plethora is a large or excessive amount of (something); an abundance. Ephemeral means short-lived. Famine is a scarcity. Cryptic means having a hidden meaning.
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A supposed cure for all diseases or problems.
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Panacea
A Panacea is a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases. Famine is a widespread scarcity of food. A Paradox is a contradiction. Genocide is the killing of a whole race.
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A sentimental longing for the past.
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Nostalgia
Nostalgia is a sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past. Angst is deep anxiety. Pacifism is the belief against war. Torpor is a state of inactivity.
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A person who journeys from place to place.
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Itinerant
An Itinerant is a person who travels from place to place, typically for work. An Emigrant leaves their country to settle in another. Bilingual means speaking two languages. A Raconteur is a storyteller.
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Impossible to satisfy.
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Insatiable
Insatiable means (of an appetite or desire) impossible to satisfy. Inevitable means certain to happen. Indecipherable means impossible to read. Insolvent means unable to pay debts.