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
64081
A language which is no more spoken.
Answer:
Dead language
A Dead language is a language which is no longer in everyday spoken use. Obsolete means no longer used, which is similar, but 'Dead language' is the specific term. A Linguist is one skilled in languages. Ancient means belonging to the very distant past.
64082
A letter which is not claimed by anybody.
Answer:
Dead letter
A Dead letter is a letter that is undeliverable and unclaimed. Illegal means contrary to law. Anonymous means not identified by name. Posthumous means occurring after death.
64083
A composition which bears no name of the writer.
Answer:
Anonymous
Anonymous means (of a work or letter) not identified by name. Ambiguous means open to more than one interpretation. Posthumous means occurring after the death of the originator. Manuscript means a document written by hand.
64084
A sentence which can be interpreted in more than one way.
Answer:
Ambiguous
Ambiguous means open to more than one interpretation or having a double meaning. Anonymous means not identified by name. Extempore means spoken or done without preparation. Obsolete means no longer produced or used.
64085
Zest
Answer:
Enthusiasm
Zest (جوش) is great 'enthusiasm' (جوش و خروش) and energy. 'Discourage' (حوصلہ شکنی کرنا) and 'Disappointed' (مایوس) are antonyms.
64086
Zenith
Answer:
Point on the celestial sphere vertically above the observer's head
The zenith (نقطہ عروج) is the astronomical term for the 'point on the celestial sphere vertically above the observer's head' (آسمان پر مبصر کے سر سے عمودی طور پر اوپر کا نقطہ). Metaphorically, it means the highest point or peak.
64087
Yeasty
Answer:
Frothy
Yeasty (جھاگ دار) means 'frothy' (جھاگ والا) or foamy, like yeast when it is active. It can also mean in a state of excitement or turmoil.
64088
Yeast
Answer:
Substance used in brewing, etc.
Yeast (خمیر) is a microscopic fungus, a 'substance used in brewing' (شراب سازی میں استعمال ہونے والا مادہ) (to make alcohol) and baking (to make bread rise).
64089
Yearn
Answer:
To desire strongly
To yearn (ترسنا) for something means 'to desire strongly' (شدید خواہش کرنا) or have an intense feeling of longing.
64090
Void
Answer:
Emptiness
A void (خلا) is a completely empty space. 'Emptiness' (خالی پن) is a direct synonym.