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
8701
To make more rapid in speed.
Answer:
Accelerate
To Accelerate is to begin to move more quickly; increase in speed. To Annihilate is to destroy. A Bigot has prejudiced views. To Digress is to wander from the point.
8702
To destroy completely.
Answer:
Annihilate
To Annihilate is to destroy utterly; obliterate. To Abrogate is to do away with a rule. To Accelerate is to increase speed. Eradicate is a close synonym.
8703
To do away with a rule.
Answer:
Abrogate
To Abrogate is to repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement). To Abdicate is to renounce the throne. To Annihilate is to destroy completely. To Accelerate is to increase speed.
8704
To renounce the crown in favour of another.
Answer:
Abdicate
To Abdicate is to renounce one's throne. An Ambassador is a representative. To Abrogate is to do away with a rule. To Annihilate is to destroy completely.
8705
A representative of a government.
Answer:
Ambassador
An Ambassador is an accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country. To Wean is to stop breastfeeding. To Abdicate is to renounce the crown. A Bigot has prejudiced views.
8706
Stop feeding upon mother's breast.
Answer:
Wean
To Wean is to accustom (an infant or other young mammal) to food other than its mother's milk. Vivisection is dissection of living animals. An Ambassador is a representative. To Abdicate is to renounce the crown.
8707
Dissection practised upon living animals.
Answer:
Vivisection
Vivisection is the practice of performing operations on live animals for the purpose of experimentation or scientific research. A Virago is a strong woman. To Wean is to stop feeding on mother's breast. An Autopsy is dissection of a dead body.
8708
A woman of masculine strength or spirit.
Answer:
Virago
A Virago is a domineering, strong, or bad-tempered woman; it can also imply masculine strength. Versatile means multi-talented. Vivisection is dissection of living animals. An Amazon is a member of a race of female warriors.
8709
Capable of dealing with many subjects.
Answer:
Versatile
Versatile means able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities. Uxorious means fond of one's wife. A Virago is a woman of masculine strength. Vivisection is dissection of living animals.
8710
Excessively fond of one's wife.
Answer:
Uxorious
Uxorious means having or showing an excessive or submissive fondness for one's wife. Unique means having no equal. Versatile means capable of dealing with many subjects. A Virago is a woman of masculine strength.