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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BOLDNESS
Answer:
Bravery
Boldness (بے خوفی) means courage and fearlessness.
Bravery (بہادری) is courage, synonym.
Wisdom (دانائی) means knowledge.
Hard-heartedness (سنگدلی) means cruelty.
Eagerness (اشتیاق) means keenness.
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LITIGANT
Answer:
Petitioner
Litigant (مدعی/مدعا علیہ) means a person involved in a lawsuit.
Petitioner (درخواست گزار) is one who files a case in court.
Detective (تحقیق کار) investigates crimes.
Culprit (مجرم) is a guilty person.
Abuser (بدسلوک) mistreats others.
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PROFESS
Answer:
Declare
Profess (اعلان کرنا) means to claim or openly declare.
Declare (اعلان کرنا) means to state formally — synonym.
Assume (فرض کرنا) means to suppose.
Convince (قائل کرنا) means to persuade.
Predict (پیش گوئی کرنا) means to forecast.
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VANITY
Answer:
Conceit
Vanity (غرور) means excessive pride in appearance or achievements.
Empty (خالی) means void.
Humility (انکساری) means modesty, opposite of vanity.
Beauty (خوبصورتی) is attractiveness.
Conceit (تکبر) means excessive pride, synonym of vanity.
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DEVASTATE
Answer:
Destroy
Devastate (تباہ کرنا) means to destroy severely.
Produce (پیدا کرنا) means to create.
Recite (پڑھنا) means to repeat aloud.
Suppress (دبانا) means to stop forcefully.
Destroy (برباد کرنا) is the closest synonym.
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RAMPART
Answer:
Bulwark
Rampart (فصیل) means a defensive wall.
Portal (دروازہ) means a grand entrance.
Fortitude (حوصلہ) means courage.
Denigration (بدنامی) means belittling.
Bulwark (دیوار/رکاوٹ) is a strong defense, hence synonym.
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QUAINT
Answer:
Queer
Quaint (دلچسپ پرانا) means attractively unusual or old-fashioned.
Quack (جعلی حکیم) means a fraud doctor.
Queer (عجیب) means strange, unusual — synonym of quaint.
Quiet (خاموش) means silent.
Quite (بالکل) is an adverb meaning completely.
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ALLAY
Answer:
Relieve
Allay (کم کرنا) means to reduce or relieve fears, worries, or pain.
Release (چھوڑنا) means to set free.
Arrange (ترتیب دینا) means to organize.
Allure (لبھانا) means to attract.
Relieve (آرام دینا) matches the sense of lessening discomfort.
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FLECK
Answer:
Spot
Fleck (نشان) means a small mark or spot.
Neglect (غفلت) means failure to care for something.
Fault (غلطی) refers to a mistake or flaw.
View (نظر) means a sight or perspective.
Spot (نشان) refers to a small area different from its surroundings, hence synonym of fleck.
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INCITE
Answer:
Inflame
Incite (اکسانا) means to encourage or stir up violent or unlawful behavior.
Inflame (ابھارنا) means to arouse strong feeling, which is the correct synonym.
Pacify (پرامن بنانا) means to calm.
Tighten (سخت کرنا) means make tighter.
Quote (حوالہ دینا) means repeat someone’s words.