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
8711
Having no parallel or equal.
Answer:
Unique
Unique means being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else. A Truism is a self-evident truth. Uxorious means excessively fond of one's wife. Versatile means capable of dealing with many subjects.
8712
A self-evident, indisputable, hackneyed truth.
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Truism
A Truism is a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting. A Triplet is one of three. Unique means having no equal. A Tradition is a custom passed down generations.
8713
Each of three children born at a birth.
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Triplet
A Triplet is one of three children or animals born at the same birth. A Twin is one of two. A Truism is a self-evident truth. A Trio is a group of three.
8714
Each of two children born at a birth.
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Twin
A Twin is one of two children or animals born at the same birth. To Trespass is to intrude. A Triplet is one of three children born at a birth.
8715
To make unlawful intrusion on.
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Trespass
To Trespass is to enter the owner's land or property without permission. Touchy means easily offended. A Twin is one of two children born at a birth. To Smuggle is to import/export illegally.
8716
Very likely to take offence.
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Touchy
Touchy means (of a person) oversized or irritable and likely to take offense. To Tickle is to apply light touches. To Trespass is to make an unlawful intrusion. A Truism is a self-evident truth.
8717
To apply light touches to man's body so as to excite the nerves and usually produce laughter.
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Tickle
To Tickle is to lightly touch or stroke (a part of a person's body) in a way that causes itching, twitching, and often laughter. A Teetotaller abstains from alcohol. Touchy means easily offended. To Tantalize is to tease.
8718
One who abstains totally from intoxicants.
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Teetotaller
A Teetotaller is a person who never drinks alcohol. To Tantalize is to tease. Touchy means easily offended. A Stoic is indifferent to pleasure or pain.
8719
To tease a person with hopes that seem continually on the point of fulfillment yet never do so.
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Tantalize
To Tantalize is to torment or tease (someone) with the sight or promise of something that is unobtainable. To Supplant is to replace. To Tickle is to apply light touches. Touchy means easily offended.
8720
To put oneself in the place of another by underhand means.
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Supplant
To Supplant is to supersede and replace (someone) in a position or role, especially by force or treachery. Supine means lying face upward. To Tantalize is to tease. A Teetotaller abstains from intoxicants.