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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One who is present everywhere.
Answer:
Omnipresent
Omnipresent means present everywhere at the same time. Omnipotent means all-powerful. Omniscient means all-knowing. Omnivorous means eating everything.
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All of one mind.
Answer:
Unanimous
Unanimous means fully in agreement. Simultaneous means happening at the same time. Gregarious means living in flocks. Credulous means prone to believe easily.
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Happening at the same time.
Answer:
Simultaneous
Simultaneous means occurring, operating, or done at the same time. Unanimous means all of one mind. Contemporary means living at the same time. Decisive means settling an issue.
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More like a woman than a man.
Answer:
Effeminate
Effeminate means (of a man) having or showing characteristics regarded as typical of a woman; unmanly. Masculine is the opposite. Patricide is killing one's father. Gregarious means liking to live in flocks.
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Incapable of being seen through.
Answer:
Opaque
Opaque means not able to be seen through; not transparent. Transparent means see-through. Visible means able to be seen. Flexible means bendable.
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Capable of being seen through.
Answer:
Transparent
Transparent means (of a material) allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen. Opaque means not see-through. Invisible means unable to be seen.
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Unable to pay one's debt.
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Insolvent
Insolvent means unable to pay debts owed. Illiterate means unable to read or write. Mercenary means motivated by money. A Pessimist sees the worst.
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One who can neither read nor write.
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Illiterate
Illiterate means unable to read or write. Insolvent means unable to pay debts. A Linguist is skilled in languages. A Novice is a beginner.
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Easy to bend.
Answer:
Flexible
Flexible means capable of bending easily without breaking. Brittle means hard but easily broken. Opaque means not able to be seen through. Rigid means stiff and unbending.
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Fit to be chosen.
Answer:
Eligible
Eligible means having the right to do or obtain something; satisfying the appropriate conditions. Credulous means prone to believe easily. Edible means fit to be eaten. Omnipotent means all-powerful.