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
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Strange sort of representation of a person by over-emphasis on characteristic traits.
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Caricature
A Caricature is a picture, description, or imitation of a person in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect. Calisthenics are exercises. A Portrait is a likeness. An Autograph is a signature.
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Ministers of a state.
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Cabinet
A Cabinet is the committee of senior ministers responsible for controlling government policy. Bureaucracy is government by officials. Calisthenics are exercises. Colleagues are people who work together.
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One who attaches undue importance to a creed.
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Bigot
A Bigot is a person who is intolerant toward those holding different opinions or creeds. A Bankrupt is insolvent. A Bibliophile loves books. An Atheist disbelieves in God.
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Art of judging influence of stars upon human affairs.
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Astrology
Astrology is the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs and the natural world. Arboriculture is tree cultivation. Astronomy is the science of heavenly bodies. Anthropology is the study of man.
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Willful setting on fire another's house.
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Arson
Arson is the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property, including houses. An Assassin kills treacherously. Atheism is disbelief in God. Autocracy is absolute government.
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A chemical that counteracts putrefaction.
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Antiseptic
An Antiseptic is a substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms, thereby counteracting putrefaction (decay). An Anodyne is a painkiller. An Antidote counteracts poison. Alchemy aimed to turn metal to gold.
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Medicine given to counteract poison.
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Antidote
An Antidote is a medicine taken or given to counteract a particular poison. An Anodyne is a painkiller. An Anthology is a collection of poems. An Antiseptic prevents decay.
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Physiological and psychological study of man.
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Anthropology
Anthropology is the study of human societies and cultures and their development. An Anthology is a collection of poems. Astrology studies the influence of stars. Astronomy is the science of heavenly bodies.
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Collection of poems.
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Anthology
An Anthology is a published collection of poems or other pieces of writing. An Anodyne is a painkiller. Anthropology is the study of man. A Manuscript is a handwritten document.
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Medicine able to assuage pain.
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Anodyne
An Anodyne is a painkilling drug or medicine. An Antidote counteracts poison. An Antiseptic prevents decay. A Panacea is a remedy for all diseases.