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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VERBOSE
Answer:
Talkative
Verbose (طویل کلامی) means using more words than necessary.
Exhaustive (مکمل) means thorough and comprehensive.
Aggressive (جارحانہ) means hostile or forceful.
Talkative (باتونی) means speaking a lot, especially in a way that is excessive.
Decisive (فیصلہ کن) means having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
Last week’s rain (ravaged) the whole city.
372
RESPECTFUL
Answer:
Dutiful
Respectful (ادب سے) means showing respect or regard for others.
Dutiful (فرماں بردار) means showing respect and obedience.
Derogatory (تضحیک آمیز) means showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
Insolent (بیہودہ) means showing rude or arrogant behavior.
Admiring (تعریف کرنے والا) means showing admiration or respect.
He became _ (verbose) after a few drinks.
373
SPURIOUS
Answer:
Fraudulent
Spurious (جعلی) means false or not genuine.
Spacious (وسیع) means having a lot of space.
Effective (موثر) means producing the desired result.
Trendy (مقبول) means in style or fashionable.
Fraudulent (دھوکہ دہی والا) means involving deception or trickery.
I always enjoy the company of (respectful) teachers.
374
INTRIGUING
Answer:
Interesting
Intriguing (دلچسپ) means something that arouses curiosity or interest.
Ravishing (خوبصورت) means extremely beautiful or attractive.
Glorifying (تعریف کرنا) means praising or elevating.
Stunning (حیرت انگیز) means extremely impressive or striking.
Interesting (دلچسپ) means engaging or capturing attention.
The company was engaged in (spurious) trade practices.
375
INTERLINKED
Answer:
Interlaced
Interlinked (آپس میں جڑے ہوئے) means connected or linked together.
Free (آزاد) means not controlled or restrained.
Continuous (مسلسل) means uninterrupted or ongoing.
Interlaced (آپس میں جڑے ہوئے) means woven or intertwined together.
Severe (سخت) means very harsh or intense.
Select the most appropriate synonym for "Vigilant" in the following sentence:
The burglar was very cautious, so he avoided the security perfectly as they didn’t find any proof.
A. Proof
B. Security
C. Cautious
D. Burglar
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VAIN
Answer:
Useless
Vain (فضول) means without result or useless.
Useless (بیکار) means of no use or value.
Sensible (عقلمند) means showing good sense or judgment.
Careless (غفلت) means not paying enough attention.
Delightful (دلچسپ) means giving great pleasure or satisfaction.
The case of Vanuatu in 2020 is a clear example of the constant and complex challenges faced by SIDS. It shows how SIDS are dealing with multiple crises at the same time and how COVID-19 has particularly exposed SIDS’ extreme and (interlinked) vulnerabilities.
377
CONSENT
Answer:
Assent
Consent (رضامندی) means permission or agreement.
Dissent (اختلاف) means to disagree or withhold approval.
Disturb (خلل ڈالنا) means to interrupt or cause trouble.
Avert (بچانا) means to prevent something from happening.
Assent (اتفاق) means agreement or approval.
The efforts will be __ (vain) if we do not submit the project report on time.
378
FOOLING
Answer:
Deceive
Fooling (دھوکہ دینا) means tricking or deceiving someone.
Cheating (دھوکہ دینا) means to act dishonestly for personal gain.
Deceive (دھوکہ دینا) means to mislead or trick someone.
Betraying (دغا دینا) means to be disloyal or unfaithful.
Revealing (ظاہر کرنا) means to make something known.
379
MODERATE
Answer:
Reasonable
Moderate (معتدل) refers to something that is within a reasonable or average range.
Sustainable (پائیدار) means able to be maintained over time without depleting resources.
Considerable (کافی) means large in amount or degree.
Reasonable (منطقی) means fair, just, and appropriate.
Respectable (معتبر) means worthy of respect or admiration.
Natwar was a fraudster who always tried to (fooling) others.
380
YIELDED
Answer:
Conceded
Yielded (رضا مندی سے دینا) means to surrender or give in to pressure.
Trended (رہنمائی کرنا) means to show a general direction or tendency.
Courted (دھیان دینا) means to try to gain or win someone’s favor.
Hounded (پریشان کرنا) means to harass or chase persistently.
Conceded (قبول کرنا) means to admit or allow something reluctantly.
He was offered a __ (moderate) price for his bungalow.