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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Fit to be eaten.
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Edible
Edible means fit or suitable to be eaten. Credulous means prone to believe easily. Eligible means fit to be chosen. Flexible means easy to bend.
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Prevention of decay.
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Antiseptic
An Antiseptic is a substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms, thereby preventing decay or infection. A Panacea is a remedy for all diseases. Fatal means causing death. Edible means fit to be eaten.
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Possessed of life.
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Animate
Animate means alive; possessing life. Illegal means contrary to law. Aquatic means living in water. Fatal means causing death.
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Contrary to law.
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Illegal
Illegal means contrary to or forbidden by law. Animate means possessed of life. Antiseptic prevents decay. Brittle means liable to be easily broken.
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Those who are looking on.
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Spectators
Spectators are people who watch at a show, game, or other event. An Audience is a group of listeners.
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One who looks on the dark side of the things.
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Pessimist
A Pessimist is a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen. A Novice is a beginner. An Optimist looks on the bright side. A Philanthropist benefits mankind.
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One who looks on the bright side of things.
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Optimist
An Optimist is a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future or the success of something. A Novice is a beginner. A Pessimist looks on the dark side. A Philanthropist benefits mankind.
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One who is new in any business.
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Novice
A Novice is a person new to and inexperienced in a job or situation. An Optimist looks on the bright side. A Pessimist looks on the dark side. A Colleague is a coworker.
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One having the same name.
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Namesake
A Namesake is a person or thing that has the same name as another. A Colleague is a coworker. A Contemporary lives at the same time. Synonymous means having the same meaning.
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One who tries to benefit mankind.
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Philanthropist
A Philanthropist is a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes. A Linguist is skilled in languages. A Mercenary is motivated by money. A Pessimist looks on the dark side.