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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FORGERY
Answer:
Counterfeiting
Forgery (جعلی) refers to the act of faking documents or signatures.
Murdering (قتل کرنا) refers to the unlawful killing of someone.
Counterfeiting (جعلی بنانا) means making fake copies of money or documents.
Coaxing (لچکدار باتوں سے راضی کرنا) means persuading someone gently.
Embezzling (رقم خردبرد کرنا) refers to stealing money entrusted to one's care.
242
DESTITUTE
Answer:
Impoverished
Destitute (مفلس) means lacking basic necessities of life, especially food and shelter.
Impoverished (غربت زدہ) means extremely poor or lacking resources.
Elite (اشرافیہ) refers to a select group of people considered superior.
Haughty (متکبر) means arrogantly superior.
Patriotic (وطن پرست) refers to being devoted to one's country.
He was put behind bars for his act of (forgery).
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FRIVOLOUS
Answer:
Worthless
Frivolous (فضول) means lacking seriousness or importance.
Mischievous (شرارتی) means causing trouble or playfully naughty.
Detestable (نفرت انگیز) means something that is extremely unpleasant.
Secretive (چپ چاپ) means keeping something hidden.
Worthless (غیر اہم) means having no value or importance.
During lockdown, the government and NGOs tried their best to look after people who were (destitute).
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SPECIFY
Answer:
Define
Specify (واضح کرنا) means to state something in detail or clearly.
Brief (مختصر) means short or concise.
Refute (رد کرنا) means to disprove or contradict.
Criticise (تنقید کرنا) means to express disapproval or point out flaws.
Define (تعریف کرنا) means to explain the meaning of something clearly.
Despite having a lot of work to do, he spent the whole day engaging in (frivolous) activities like playing video games and watching TV.
245
CHALLENGE
Answer:
Dare
Challenge (چیلنج) means a difficult task or test of skill.
Dare (ہمت کرنا) means to take a risk or face something difficult.
Chagrin (مایوسی) refers to a feeling of embarrassment or disappointment.
Exert (محنت کرنا) means to apply force or effort.
Acceptance (قبولیت) refers to the act of receiving or agreeing with something.
(Specify) the issue of feminism in your own words.
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OBJECTION
Answer:
Disapproval
Objection (اعتراض) means an expression of disapproval or disagreement.
Moan (آہ بھرنا) means to make a low sound of discomfort or pain.
Disapproval (ناراضی) means the expression of a negative opinion.
Counter (جواب دینا) refers to a response or opposing action.
Sanction (اجازت دینا) means official approval or authorization.
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DETERIORATION
Answer:
Retrogression
Deterioration (زوال) means the process of becoming worse or degrading.
Retrogression (پچھڑنا) refers to moving backward or worsening.
Demonstration (مظاہرہ) refers to showing or explaining something.
Malfunction (خراب ہونا) refers to something not working properly.
Ramification (نتیجہ) refers to a consequence or branching out.
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CALLOUS
Answer:
Insensitive
Callous (ظالم) means showing a lack of empathy or concern for others.
Inordinate (بیشتر) means excessive or disproportionate.
Compassionate (رحمدل) means showing kindness and empathy.
Insensitive (حساس نہ ہونا) means lacking sensitivity or concern for others.
Unshackle (رہائی دینا) means to release or free from restraints.
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REQUIREMENT
Answer:
Essential
Requirement (ضرورت) means something that is necessary or needed.
Essential (ضروری) means something that is absolutely necessary.
Serious (سنگین) refers to something requiring careful thought.
Vague (غیر واضح) means unclear or indefinite.
Importance (اہمیت) refers to the significance of something.
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DETERIORATED
Answer:
Dilapidated
Deteriorated (خراب) means something that has worsened or become damaged over time.
Dilapidated (خراب) means in a state of disrepair or ruin.
Dissipated (غرق) refers to something that has been dispersed or squandered.
Meliorated (بہتر ہونا) means to improve or make something better.
Reprobated (مذمت کرنا) means to express disapproval of something.