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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MITIGATION
Answer:
Reduction
Mitigation (کمی کرنا) refers to the act of reducing or lessening something.
Rise (اٹھنا) means an increase or upward movement.
Reduction (کمی) means the process of making something smaller or less.
Cure (علاج) means to relieve or heal a condition or disease.
Balance (توازن) means a state of being in equal proportions.
352
MISANTHROPIC
Answer:
Antisocial
Misanthropic (انسان دشمن) means having a dislike or hatred for humanity.
Antisocial (مخالف معاشرتی) means avoiding social interactions or being hostile to others.
Philanthropic (فلاحی) means concerned with the well-being of others.
Sociable (ملنسار) means enjoying social interaction.
Humanitarian (انسانی حقوق کے حامی) means concerned with promoting human welfare.
For many, a warming climatic system is expected to impact the availability of basic necessities like freshwater, food security, and energy, while efforts to redress climate change, both through adaptation and (mitigation), will similarly inform and shape the global development agenda.
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FIERCE
Answer:
Aggressive
Fierce (شدید) means showing strong or intense force.
Fraud (دھوکہ) means a dishonest act or deception.
Gentle (نرمی) means kind or mild.
Fanatic (مشتعل) means someone showing excessive enthusiasm or passion.
Aggressive (جارحانہ) means behaving in a forceful or attacking way.
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INCLINED
Answer:
Tended
Inclined (مائل) means having a tendency or preference toward something.
Conflicted (متنازعہ) means having opposing feelings or thoughts.
Conspired (سازش کرنا) means to secretly plan or work together with others for a purpose.
Refused (انکار کرنا) means to decline or reject something.
Tended (رجحان رکھنا) means to lean or incline toward something.
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JARGON
Answer:
Slang
Jargon (اصطلاحات) refers to specialized language or terminology used in a particular field.
Verboseness (طول کلامی) means using more words than necessary.
Eloquence (بلند بایانی) means fluent or persuasive speaking or writing.
Formality (رسمیت) means adherence to established conventions or protocols.
Slang (گلی محاورہ) means informal, often colloquial language used by particular groups.
Arthur has some strange ideas, but on this occasion, I am (inclined) to agree with him.
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GENIAL
Answer:
Cheerful
Genial (خوش مزاج) means friendly and cheerful.
Despondent (مایوس) means feeling hopeless or downhearted.
Optimistic (محتاط) means hopeful and confident about the future.
Positive (مثبت) means having a good attitude or outlook.
Cheerful (خوش دل) means happy and in good spirits.
357
ABSORBED
Answer:
Preoccupied
Absorbed (غرق ہونا) means to be deeply engaged or focused.
Soaked (گھلا ہوا) means thoroughly wet or drenched.
Restored (بحال کرنا) means to bring something back to its original state.
Preoccupied (مشغول) means being absorbed or focused on something.
Replaced (متبادل) means to substitute or change something with another.
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DELIGHT
Answer:
Enchant
Delight (خوشی) means great pleasure or joy.
Dismay (مایوسی) means a sudden and complete loss of courage or resolution due to an unexpected event.
Memory (یاد) means something remembered from the past.
Enchant (دلکش) means to delight or captivate someone greatly.
Emotion (جذبات) means a natural instinctive state of mind.
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VAST
Answer:
Extensive
Vast (وسیع) means large in size or extent.
Minimal (کم از کم) means the least amount or degree.
Extensive (وسیع) means covering a large area.
Shallow (سطحی) means not deep or lacking depth.
Solid (مضبوط) means firm or hard in structure.
During the summer of 1893, Miss Sullivan and I visited the World’s Fair with Dr. Alexander Graham Bell. I recall with unmixed (delight) those days when a thousand childish fancies became beautiful realities.
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IMMERSE
Answer:
Involve
Immerse (غوطہ لگانا) means to engage deeply in something or submerge in a particular activity or environment.
Involve (شامل کرنا) means to include or engage someone in an activity or situation.
Emerge (ظاہر ہونا) means to come out or appear.
Distant (دور) means far away in space or time.
Uncover (کھولنا) means to reveal or expose something.
After my first visit to Boston, I spent almost every winter in the North. Once I went on a visit to a New England village with its frozen lakes and (vast) snow fields.