General English MCQs
Topic Notes: General English
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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
181
INSTIGATE
Answer:
Raise
Instigate (اکسانا) means to provoke or stir up.
Raise (اٹھانا/ابھارنا) means to cause, correct synonym.
Settle (حل کرنا) means resolve.
Deterrence (باز رکھنا) means discouragement.
Complaisance (چاپلوسی) means willingness to please.
182
WHIMSICAL
Answer:
Funny
Whimsical (من موجی) means playful or unpredictable.
Funny (مضحکہ خیز) means amusing, correct synonym.
Humiliated (ذلیل) means insulted.
Weak (کمزور) means feeble.
Respectful (ادب والا) means polite.
183
CALIBRATE
Answer:
Gauge
Calibrate (پیمائش کرنا) means to measure precisely.
Gauge (اندازہ لگانا) means measure, correct synonym.
Gauze (باریک کپڑا) means thin fabric.
Assail (حملہ کرنا) means attack.
Affront (بیزتی کرنا) means insult.
184
GLIB
Answer:
Easy
Glib (چکنی چپڑی باتیں کرنے والا) means fluent but insincere.
Easy (آسان) means smooth or effortless, correct synonym.
Sincere (مخلص) means genuine (opposite).
Implausible (ناقابل یقین) means unlikely.
Inarticulate (غیر فصیح) means not clear in speech.
185
GALLIVANT
Answer:
Meander
Gallivant (سیر کرنا) means to wander for pleasure.
Meander (بے مقصد پھرنا) means roam aimlessly, correct synonym.
Grave (قبر / سنجیدہ) means serious.
Brave (بہادر) means courageous.
Gall (گستاخی) means impudence.
186
ANXIOUS
Answer:
Apprehensive
Anxious (پریشان) means worried or uneasy.
Apprehensive (فکر مند) means fearful or anxious, correct synonym.
Flawless (بے عیب) means perfect.
Accept (قبول کرنا) means agree to.
Collected (پُر سکون) means calm.
187
EAGERLY
Answer:
Avidly
Eagerly (اشتیاق سے) means with great interest.
Avidly (شوق سے) means enthusiastically, correct synonym.
Neatly (صفائی سے) means tidily.
Perfunctorily (سرسری طور پر) means carelessly.
Plainly (صاف طور پر) means clearly.
188
RIDICULE
Answer:
Derision
Ridicule (مذاق اڑانا) means to mock or make fun of.
Derision (تمسخر) means contemptuous ridicule, correct synonym.
Pathology (امراض کا علم) means study of disease.
Resolute (پرعزم) means determined.
Derivation (اخذ کرنا) means origin.
189
PONDEROUS
Answer:
Heavy
Ponderous (بھاری بھرکم) means very heavy or slow.
Heavy (وزنی) means weighty, correct synonym.
Bluff (دھوکہ) means deceive.
Unruly (بے قابو) means disorderly.
Wondrous (حیرت انگیز) means amazing.
190
SACRILEGE
Answer:
Blasphemy
Sacrilege (مقدسات کی بے حرمتی) means violation of something sacred.
Blasphemy (کفر) means disrespect towards sacred things, correct synonym.
Modification (تبدیلی) means change.
Reverence (عقیدت) means deep respect.
Consecration (مقدس بنانا) means dedication to sacred use.