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
63921
The science of birds.
Answer:
Ornithology
Ornithology is the scientific study of birds. An Optician sells optical instruments. Orthodox means holding accepted opinions. Biology is the science of life.
63922
A maker or seller of optical instruments.
Answer:
Optician
An Optician is a person qualified to make or supply eyeglasses and contact lenses. An Oasis is a fertile spot. Ornithology is the science of birds. An Oculist is an eye doctor.
63923
A fertile spot in a desert.
Answer:
Oasis
An Oasis is a fertile spot in a desert, where water is found. An Obituary is a notice of death. An Optician sells optical instruments. A Mirage is an illusion of water.
63924
Notice of somebody's death in a newspaper.
Answer:
Obituary
An Obituary is a notice of a death, especially in a newspaper, typically including a brief biography of the deceased person. A Narcotic induces sleep. An Oasis is a fertile spot in a desert. An Epitaph is an inscription on a tomb.
63925
A substance inducing sleep.
Answer:
Narcotic
A Narcotic is a drug or other substance affecting mood or behavior and sold for nonmedical purposes, often one that induces sleep. A Monopoly is exclusive possession. An Obituary is a notice of death. An Emetic causes vomiting.
63926
Exclusive possession of trade in some commodity.
Answer:
Monopoly
A Monopoly is the exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service. A Misogynist hates women. A Narcotic induces sleep. An Obituary is a notice of death.
63927
A hater of women.
Answer:
Misogynist
A Misogynist is a person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women. To Misappropriate is to steal money. A Monopoly is exclusive possession. A Misandrist hates men.
63928
To apply another's money to one's own use.
Answer:
Misappropriate
To Misappropriate is to dishonestly or unfairly take (something, especially money, belonging to another) for one's own use. A Mirage is an illusion. A Misogynist hates women. Embezzle is a very close synonym.
63929
The illusive appearance of a sheet of water in a desert.
Answer:
Mirage
A Mirage is an optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, especially the appearance of a sheet of water in a desert. To Misappropriate is to apply money to one's own use. An Oasis is a fertile spot in a desert.
63930
The social system in which the mother is the head of the family.
Answer:
Matriarchy
Matriarchy is a social system in which the mother or eldest female is head of the family. Litigious means fond of going to law. Patriarchy is a system ruled by the father. Monopoly is exclusive possession.