The CSS (Central Superior Services) Exam MCQs
Topic Notes: The CSS (Central Superior Services) Exam
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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
441
BRILLIANT
Answer:
Dull
Brilliant (شاندار) means very bright or intelligent.
Dull (کند) is the opposite, meaning lacking brightness or intelligence.
Ephemeral (عارضی) means short-lived.
Lasting (پائیدار) means enduring.
Dumb (گونگا/بیوقوف) means mute or stupid. The antonym is "Dull."
442
BRAZEN
Answer:
Respectful
Brazen (بے شرم) means shamelessly bold.
Respectful (ادب والا) is the opposite, meaning showing regard.
Innocent (معصوم) means guiltless.
Delicious (لذیذ) refers to taste.
Helpful (مددگار) means giving aid. The antonym is "Respectful."
443
BRAVE
Answer:
Timid
Brave (بہادر) means courageous.
Timid (ڈرپوک) is the opposite, meaning lacking courage.
Intrepid (نڈر) is a synonym.
Brandish (لہرانا) means to wave a weapon.
Gallant (بہادر) is also a synonym. The antonym is "Timid."
444
BOOST
Answer:
Hinder
Boost (بڑھانا) means to increase or improve.
Hinder (رکاوٹ ڈالنا) is the opposite, meaning to obstruct progress.
Obstruct (روکنا) also means to block but hinder is more precise.
Discourage (حوصلہ شکنی کرنا) means to dissuade.
Rebuke (ڈانٹنا) means to scold. The antonym is "Hinder."
445
BOISTEROUS
Answer:
Comfortable
Boisterous (شور شرابے والا) means noisy and energetic.
Calm (پرسکون) is the opposite, meaning quiet and peaceful.
Comfortable (آرام دہ) means at ease.
Good (اچھا) is general positivity.
Happy (خوش) means cheerful. The antonym is "Calm."
446
BLEMISH
Answer:
Preserve
Blemish (داغ) means a flaw or imperfection.
Purify (صاف کرنا) is the opposite, meaning to make clean or perfect.
Preserve (محفوظ کرنا) means to maintain.
Defect (عیب) means flaw.
Tarnish (میلا کرنا) means to spoil shine. The antonym is "Purify."
447
BLATANT
Answer:
Noisy
Blatant (کھلا) means very obvious or offensively loud.
Quiet (خاموش) is the opposite, meaning silent or peaceful.
Noisy (شور والا) is a synonym.
Barren (بنجر) means infertile.
Slow (آہستہ) means not fast. The antonym is "Quiet."
448
BIZARRE
Answer:
Gentle
Bizarre (عجیب و غریب) means very strange or unusual.
Usual (عام) is the opposite, meaning ordinary.
Soft (نرم) means gentle.
Gentle (مہربان) means kind.
Same (ایک جیسا) means identical. The antonym is "Usual."
449
BENEVOLENCE
Answer:
Contempt
Benevolence (نیک دلی) means kindness or goodwill.
Malevolence (بد نیتی) is the opposite, meaning ill will or hatred.
Contempt (تحقیر) means scorn.
Hatred (نفرت) is dislike but not the direct lexical opposite.
Derision (مذاق اڑانا) means ridicule. The antonym is "Malevolence."
450
BELITTLE
Answer:
Defract
Belittle (کم تر دکھانا) means to make something seem less important.
Exaggerate (مبالغہ کرنا) is the opposite, meaning to make something seem greater.
Detect (پہچاننا) means to discover.
Disparage (تحقیر کرنا) is a synonym of belittle.
Defract is unrelated. The antonym is "Exaggerate."