All Categories MCQs
Topic Notes: All Categories
General Description
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
48901
What does the Italian phrase 'A cappella' mean?
Answer:
Music is specifically group or solo singing without instrumental accompaniment
A cappella means singing without instrumental accompaniment.
48902
What does the Spanish word 'Peccadillo' mean?
Answer:
A small, relatively unimportant offense or sin
A peccadillo is a small, relatively unimportant offense or sin.
48903
What does the Italian word 'Graffiti' mean?
Answer:
Writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall
Graffiti refers to writing or drawings made on a wall or other surface, usually as a form of artistic expression, without permission and within public view.
48904
What does the Spanish word 'Junta' mean?
Answer:
A military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force
A junta is a military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force.
48905
What does the Italian word 'Stiletto' mean?
Answer:
A short dagger with a tapering blade (also a type of high heel)
A stiletto is a short dagger with a tapering blade. It also refers to a high, thin heel on a woman's shoe.
48906
What does the Spanish word 'Renegade' mean?
Answer:
A person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles
A renegade is a person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles.
48907
What does the Italian word 'Ghetto' mean?
Answer:
A part of a city, especially a slum area, occupied by a minority group or groups
Historically, the Venetian Ghetto was the area of Venice in which Jews were compelled to live. It now refers to a segregated or isolated area.
48908
What does the Spanish word 'Plaza' mean?
Answer:
A public square, marketplace, or similar open space
A plaza is a public square, marketplace, or similar open space in a built-up area.
48909
What does the Italian word 'Scenario' mean?
Answer:
A written outline of a movie, novel, or stage work
A scenario is a written outline of a movie, novel, or stage work giving details of the plot and individual scenes.
48910
What does the Spanish word 'Mañana' mean?
Answer:
Tomorrow (or an indefinite future time)
Mañana literally means tomorrow, but in English usage, it often indicates an indefinite time in the future.