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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A false and defamatory statement.
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Libel
Libel is a published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation. Lather is soap froth. Litigious means fond of going to law. Slander is spoken defamation.
8752
The froth of soap and water.
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Lather
Lather is a frothy white mass of bubbles produced by soap or a similar cleansing substance when mixed with water. To Kidnap is to carry off a person. Libel is a defamatory statement. A Mirage is an optical illusion.
8753
To carry off a person by illegal force.
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Kidnap
To Kidnap is to abduct (someone) and hold them captive, typically to demand a ransom. A Jockey is a horse rider. Lather is soap froth. Libel is a defamatory statement.
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A professional rider in horse races.
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Jockey
A Jockey is a person who rides in horse races, especially as a profession. To Kidnap is to carry off a person. An Optician makes optical instruments. A Savant is a distinguished man of learning.
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A malicious setting on fire of property.
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Incendiarism
Incendiarism is the malicious and willful setting of fire to property. Arson is a very close synonym and the more common legal term. Iconoclasm is image breaking. To Exorcize is to expel an evil spirit.
8756
A person coming to settle in a foreign country.
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Immigrant
An Immigrant is a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country. Incendiarism is setting fire. An Emigrant is one who leaves their own country. An Alien is a foreigner who is not a citizen.
8757
To decorate any manuscript writing with brilliant colours.
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Illuminate
To Illuminate a manuscript is to decorate it with handcrafted designs, especially using gold, silver, or brilliant colors. Iconoclasm is image breaking. Incendiarism is setting fire. A Fresco is a wall painting.
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The breaking of images.
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Iconoclasm
Iconoclasm is the action of attacking or assertively rejecting cherished beliefs and institutions or established values and practices, or the breaking of images. A Humanitarian promotes human welfare. To Illuminate is to decorate. Incendiarism is setting fire.
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One who is devoted to human interests.
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Humanitarian
A Humanitarian is a person concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare. Iconoclasm is the breaking of images. An Immigrant settles in a new country. A Philanthropist is similar, but often implies donating money.
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A picture in water colour on wall.
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Fresco
A Fresco is a painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster on a wall or ceiling, so that the colors penetrate the plaster and become fixed as it dries. To Flip is to toss a coin. A Mural is any painting on a wall. To Illuminate is to decorate a manuscript.