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
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PROMOTE
Answer:
Boost
Promote (ترقی دینا) means to support or encourage something.
Conceal (چھپانا) means to hide or keep something secret.
Holistic (جامع) means involving all aspects or factors.
Growl (غصہ کرنا) refers to a low, guttural sound of anger.
Boost (فروغ دینا) means to increase or improve something.
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RAPIDLY
Answer:
Promptly
Rapidly (جلدی) means quickly or at a fast pace.
Promptly (فوراً) means done without delay.
Luxuriously (عیاشی سے) means in an elegant or rich manner.
Leisurely (آرام سے) means at a slow or relaxed pace.
Hopefully (امید کے ساتھ) means with a sense of optimism.
The sustainable development goals are a call for action by all countries—poor, rich and middle-income—to (promote) prosperity while protecting the planet.
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PREDICAMENT
Answer:
Dilemma
Predicament (مشکل صورتحال) means a difficult or troublesome situation.
Dilemma (دشواری) means a situation where a difficult choice must be made.
Success (کامیابی) means the achievement of a goal.
Offer (پیشکش) means something being proposed or presented.
Advantage (فوائد) refers to a beneficial condition.
Demand for water is also (rapidly) rising due to population growth, urbanisation and increasing pressures from the agriculture and energy sector.
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BENEVOLENT
Answer:
Compassionate
Benevolent (سخاوت) means showing kindness or goodwill.
Gloomy (اداس) means being sad or in low spirits.
Unfortunate (بدقسمت) means unlucky or unfortunate.
Grudging (ناراضگی) means unwilling or reluctant.
Compassionate (ہمدرد) means showing deep sympathy and concern for others.
I am in a difficult (predicament) as I have two offers at a time.
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PRECISE
Answer:
Accurate
Precise (مخصوص) means exact and accurate.
Vague (مبہم) means unclear or not specific.
General (عام) refers to something not detailed or specific.
Accurate (درست) means free from errors, correct in every detail.
Ambiguous (غیر واضح) means unclear or open to multiple interpretations.
She’s so (benevolent) that she can’t even harm a fly, let alone hurting someone.
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TOLERANCE
Answer:
Endurance
Tolerance (برداشت) means the ability to accept or endure something, especially differing views.
Entrench (پختہ کرنا) means to establish something firmly.
Distrust (عدم اعتماد) means lack of trust or belief.
Lethargy (سست روی) refers to sluggishness or lack of energy.
Endurance (تحمل) means the ability to withstand difficult situations.
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CONCEIT
Answer:
Egotism
Conceit (خود پسندی) refers to an excessively high opinion of oneself.
Prejudice (تعصب) refers to preconceived opinion or bias.
Modesty (انکساری) refers to being humble or unassuming.
Cowardice (بزدلی) means lack of courage.
Egotism (خود پرستی) means excessive self-importance or arrogance.
Education gives people the knowledge and skills they need to stay healthy, get jobs, and foster (tolerance).
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PROLIFIC
Answer:
Productive
Prolific (پیداواری) means producing in large quantities or at a rapid rate.
Productive (پیداواری) means capable of producing a lot of output.
Lazy (آسودہ) means unwilling to work or make an effort.
Unproductive (غیر پیداواری) means not yielding good results.
Unsuccessful (ناکام) means not achieving the desired result.
His (conceit) prevented him from accepting any criticism, even if it was meant to be constructive.
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TRANSIENT
Answer:
Fleeting
Transient (عارضی) means lasting for a very short time.
Perpetual (ابدی) means lasting forever or for a long time.
Long (طویل) refers to something that lasts for a significant duration.
Fleeting (عارضی) refers to something short-lived or temporary.
Stable (مستحکم) means not changing or fluctuating.
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INDISPENSABLE
Answer:
Essential
Indispensable (لازمی) means absolutely necessary or essential.
Memorable (یادگار) refers to something worth remembering.
Eternal (ابدی) means lasting forever.
Essential (ضروری) means something necessary or required.
Forceful (طاقتور) refers to something powerful or assertive.