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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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Terse (مختصر) means sparing in the use of words; abrupt. Concise (مختصر) means giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive. Expressive (اظہار کرنے والا) means effectively conveying thought or feeling. Descriptive (وضاحتی) means serving or seeking to describe. Detailed (تفصیلی) means giving full details; thorough. Which of the following is the most appropriate antonym for "ILLUSTRIOUS"?
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Neat (صاف) means arranged in a tidy way; in good order. Fragrant (خوشبودار) means having a pleasant or sweet smell. Spruce (صاف ستھرا) means neat in appearance. Prodigal (فضول خرچ) means spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant. Sloppy (بے ترتیب) means careless and unsystematic; excessively casual. Which of the following is the most appropriate antonym for "TERSE"?
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Underhand (پوشیدہ) means acting or done secretively or dishonestly. Cruel (ظالم) means willfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it. Quiet (خاموش) means making little or no noise. Secret (خفیہ) means not known or seen or not meant to be known or seen by others. Open (کھلا) means not secret or hidden; easily visible. Which of the following is the most appropriate antonym for "NEAT"?
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Masticate (چبانا) means to chew (food). Gobble (جلدی کھانا) means eat (something) hurriedly and noisily. Conceal (چھپانا) means keep from sight; hide. Chew (چبانا) means bite and work (food) in the mouth with the teeth, especially to make it easier to swallow. Review (جائزہ) means a formal assessment of something with the intention of instituting change if necessary. Which of the following is the most appropriate antonym for "UNDERHAND"?
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Mortal (فانی) means subject to death. Eternal (ابدی) means lasting or existing forever; without end. Spiritual (روحانی) means relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things. Divine (الہی) means of, from, or like God or a god. Immortal (لامرتا) means living forever; never dying or decaying. Which of the following is the most appropriate antonym for "MASTICATE"?
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Doleful (غمگین) means expressing sorrow; mournful. Poor (غریب) means lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable or normal in a society. Rich (امیر) means having a great deal of money or assets; wealthy. Steady (مستحکم) means firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving. Happy (خوش) means feeling or showing pleasure or contentment. Which of the following is the most appropriate antonym for "MORTAL"?
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Cosset (لاڈلا) means care for and protect in an overindulgent way. Pamper (لاڈ کرنا) means indulge with every attention; spoil. Divert (منحرف کرنا) means cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another. Pinch (چٹکی) means grip (something, typically someone's skin) tightly and sharply between finger and thumb. Neglect (نظر انداز کرنا) means fail to care for properly. Which of the following is the most appropriate antonym for "DOLEFUL"?
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Indolent (کاہل) means wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy. Desirable (خواہشمند) means wanted or wished for as being attractive or advisable. Adequate (مناسب) means satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity. Consistent (مطابق) means acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate. Energetic (توانا) means showing or involving great activity or vitality. Which of the following is the most appropriate antonym for "COSSET"?
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Mundane (دنیوی) means lacking interest or excitement; dull. Extraordinary (غیر معمولی) means very unusual or remarkable. Venerate (تعظیم کرنا) means regard with great respect; revere. Surrender (سپردگی) means stop resisting to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority. Heavenly (آسمانی) means of or like heaven. Which of the following is the most appropriate antonym for "INDOLENT"?
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Capitulate (ہار ماننا) means cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender. Surrender (سپردگی) means stop resisting to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority. Venerate (تعظیم کرنا) means regard with great respect; revere. Destroy (تباہ کرنا) means put an end to the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it. Conquer (فتح کرنا) means overcome and take control of (a place or person) by use of military force. Which of the following is the most appropriate antonym for "MUNDANE"?
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