General English MCQs
Topic Notes: General English
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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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An exact copy of something.
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Facsimile
A Facsimile is an exact copy, especially of written or printed material. A Paradox is a self-contradiction. Original means the first or earliest. Cryptic means having a hidden meaning.
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A person who is recovering from an illness.
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Convalescent
A Convalescent is a person who is recovering after an illness or operation. A Stoic endures pain. A Glutton eats too much. A Neophyte is a beginner.
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A group of worshippers.
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Congregation
A Congregation is a group of people assembled for religious worship. An Oligarchy is a government run by a small group. A Plethora is an abundance. An Audience is a group of listeners or spectators.
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Something that is self-contradictory.
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Paradox
A Paradox is a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true. A Facsimile is an exact copy. A Panacea is a cure-all. Equilibrium is a state of balance.
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The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.
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Chronology
Chronology is the arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence. An Agenda is a list of items for a meeting. Etymology is the study of word origins. Archaeology is the study of human history through excavation.
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A person who is fluent in two languages.
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Bilingual
Bilingual means (of a person) speaking two languages fluently. An Itinerant journeys from place to place. Garrulous means extremely talkative. Taciturn means reserved or uncommunicative.
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To renounce a strongly held belief or principle.
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Recant
To Recant is to say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief. To Abdicate is to give up a throne. To Condemn is to express disapproval. To Exonerate is to free from blame.
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A person who makes maps.
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Cartographer
A Cartographer is a person who draws or produces maps. A Cacographer is bad at spelling. Calligraphy is the art of beautiful handwriting. An Arbitrator solves a dispute.
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The study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites.
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Archaeology
Archaeology is the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts. Etymology is the study of word origins. Chronology is the arrangement of events in order. Speleology is the study of caves.
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A person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something.
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Antagonist
An Antagonist is a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary. A Neophyte is a beginner. A Stoic endures pain. A Dilettante is a lover of art.