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
8721
Lying with face downward.
Answer:
Prone
Prone means lying flat, especially face downward. Supine means lying face upward. To Supplant is to replace. To Tantalize is to tease.
8722
Lying with face upward.
Answer:
Supine
Supine means (of a person) lying face upward. A Specimen is an example. Prone means lying face downward. To Supplant is to replace.
8723
Individual or part taken as example of a class.
Answer:
Specimen
A Specimen is an individual animal, plant, piece of a mineral, etc., used as an example of its species or type for scientific study or display. To Smuggle is to import/export illegally. Supine means lying face upward. Unique means having no equal.
8724
To import or export goods without payment of custom duties.
Answer:
Smuggle
To Smuggle is to move (goods) illegally into or out of a country, especially without paying customs duties. A Sinecure is a post with no duties. A Specimen is an example. To Trespass is to make an unlawful intrusion.
8725
A post of profit or honour without any duties attached.
Answer:
Sinecure
A Sinecure is a position requiring little or no work but giving the holder status or financial benefit. Simultaneous means at the same time. To Smuggle is to import/export illegally. An Honorary post has no salary, while a sinecure has a salary but no work.
8726
Occurring at the same time.
Answer:
Simultaneous
Simultaneous means occurring, operating, or done at the same time. A Siesta is a midday nap. A Sinecure is a post with no duties. A Specimen is an example of a class.
8727
The midday nap or rest in hot countries.
Answer:
Siesta
A Siesta is an afternoon rest or nap, especially one taken in a hot climate. A Sinecure is a post with no duties. To Smuggle is to import/export illegally. Supine means lying face upward.
8728
To tempt into sin or crime.
Answer:
Seduce
To Seduce is to entice (someone) to do or believe something inadvisable or foolish, including sin or crime. A Savant is a learned man. To Proselytize is to convert. To Kidnap is to carry off.
8729
A distinguished man of learning.
Answer:
Savant
A Savant is a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist. A Restaurant is a place to eat. To Seduce is to tempt. A Scholar is a learned person, but Savant implies greater distinction.
8730
A place where meals or refreshments may be had.
Answer:
Restaurant
A Restaurant is a place where people pay to sit and eat meals that are cooked and served on the premises. A Renegade deserts a party. A Savant is a learned man. A Cafeteria is a type of restaurant, usually self-service.