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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To put coin into motion with a flip.
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Flip
To Flip means to toss (something) with a sharp movement of the fingers or thumb. 'Toss' is a synonym, but 'Flip' is the specific word provided in the list. A Factotum is a servant. A Fresco is a wall painting.
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One's betrothed.
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Finance
Finance is an archaic spelling for Fiancé (male) or Fiancée (female), meaning the person to whom one is engaged to be married. A Factotum is a servant. A Spouse is a husband or wife. A Colleague is a co-worker.
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A servant managing all the affairs of his master.
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Factotum
A Factotum is an employee who does all kinds of work. To Exorcize is to expel an evil spirit. Finance is one's betrothed (a less common spelling for fiancé/fiancée). A Jockey is a horse rider.
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To expel evil spirit from a person or a place.
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Exorcize
To Exorcize is to attempt to drive out (an evil spirit) by religious or solemn ceremonies. A Factotum is a servant managing all affairs. To Flip is to put a coin in motion. To Kidnap is to carry off a person.
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Conventional rules of conduct.
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Etiquette
Etiquette is the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group. An Epitaph is an inscription on a tomb. Espionage is spying. Ethics is the science of morals.
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The science of morals.
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Ethics
Ethics is the branch of knowledge that deals with moral principles. An Epitaph is an inscription on a tomb. Espionage is spying. Etiquette is conventional rules of conduct.
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The practice of spying.
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Espionage
Espionage is the practice of spying or of using spies, typically by governments to obtain political and military information. An Epitaph is an inscription on a tomb. Ethics is the science of morals. Etiquette is conventional rules of conduct.
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Words inscribed on tomb.
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Epitaph
An Epitaph is a phrase or form of words written in memory of a person who has died, especially as an inscription on a tombstone. Espionage is spying. Ethics is the science of morals. A Cenotaph is a monument to someone buried elsewhere.
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A word having the same sound but different meaning.
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Homonym
A Homonym is a word that is spelled and pronounced the same as another but has a different meaning (e.g., 'bat' the animal vs. 'bat' the club). (Note: Homophone is same sound, different spelling, e.g., 'to', 'too', 'two'). Homonym is the closest fit. A Synonym has a similar meaning. An Antonym has an opposite meaning.
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Science of health.
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Hygenics
Hygenics (or Hygiene) is a science that deals with the promotion and preservation of health. Ethics is the science of morals. Biology is the science of life. Ornithology is the science of birds.