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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Arbitrary rule.
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Despotism
Despotism is the exercise of absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way. A Desperado is a reckless criminal. Democracy is rule by the people. Plutocracy is rule by the rich.
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A person ready for criminal undertaking.
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Desperado
A Desperado is a desperate or reckless person, especially a criminal. A Cynic is a fault-finder. Despotism is arbitrary rule. An Accomplice is a partner in crime.
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Government by the people.
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Democracy
Democracy is a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives. Plutocracy is government by the rich. Hagiarchy is the rule of saints. Hagiocracy is government by holy men.
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Government by the rich.
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Plutocracy
Plutocracy is government by the wealthy. Democracy is government by the people. Despotism is arbitrary rule. Gerontocracy is government by old people.
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Quilted covering to retain heat in tea-pot.
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Tea-cosy
A Tea-cosy is a thick or quilted cover placed over a teapot to keep the tea warm. A Cosmopolitan feels at home in the world. A Coupe is a railway compartment.
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A person who thinks the whole world his home.
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Cosmopolitan
A Cosmopolitan is a person who is familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures, feeling at home in the world. A Cosmetic is for beauty. A Tea-cosy covers a teapot. A Cuckold is the husband of an unfaithful wife.
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A person living at the same time.
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Contemporary
A Contemporary is a person or thing living or existing at the same time as another. A Constituency is a body of voters. A Convalescent is recovering from illness. A Cosmopolitan feels at home in the world.
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Celebration of hundred year.
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Centenary
A Centenary is the hundredth anniversary of a significant event. A Cenotaph is a monument. A Decade is ten years. A Millennium is a thousand years.
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Sepulchral monument to person whose dead body is elsewhere.
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Cenotaph
A Cenotaph is a tomblike monument to someone buried elsewhere. A Centenary is a 100-year celebration. A Cicatrice is a scar. An Epitaph is an inscription on a tomb.
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Strange sort of representation of a person by over-emphasis on characteristic traits.
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Caricature
A Caricature is a picture, description, or imitation of a person in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect. Calisthenics are exercises. A Portrait is a likeness. An Autograph is a signature.