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
64221
Shrapnel
Answer:
Artillery shell
Shrapnel (چھرا) refers to fragments of an 'artillery shell' (توپ کا گولا), bomb, or mine that have exploded.
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Shenanigans
Answer:
Mischievous nonsense
Shenanigans (شرارت) are secret or dishonest activities, or silly, 'mischievous nonsense' (شیطانی بکواس).
64223
Sheepish
Answer:
Embarrassed
Sheepish (شرمندہ) means showing 'embarrassment' (شرمندگی) from shame or a lack of self-confidence.
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Sheath
Answer:
Protective covering
A sheath (میان) is a close-fitting 'protective covering' (حفاظتی غلاف), typically for the 'blade' (دھار) of a knife or sword.
64225
Sever
Answer:
Cut off
To sever (کاٹنا) means to divide by cutting or slicing; to 'cut off' (الگ کرنا) a part from a whole. 'Severe' (سخت) is a different word meaning harsh.
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Sequel
Answer:
Continuation
A sequel (تسلسل) is a book, film, or event that follows or is a 'continuation' (جاری) of an earlier one. 'Sound with a sharp note' (تیز آواز) is 'squeal'.
64227
Sententious
Answer:
Pompous and moralizing
Sententious (پندآمیز) means 'pompous and moralizing' (پرتکلف اور اخلاقیات کا درس دینے والا); given to making pompous, moralizing speeches.
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Sensor
Answer:
Smoke detector
A sensor (حساس آلہ) is a device that detects changes in the environment. A 'smoke detector' (دھوئیں کا پتہ لگانے والا) is a common example of a sensor. 'One who criticizes' (تنقید کرنے والا) is a 'censor'.
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Seize
Answer:
Confiscate
To seize (قبضہ کرنا) means to take hold of suddenly and forcibly, or to 'confiscate' (ضبط کرنا) something by authority. 'Discard' (پھینک دینا) means to throw away.
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Segment
Answer:
Portion
A segment (حصہ) is a 'portion' (ٹکڑا) or part into which something is divided. 'Piece of pottery' (مٹی کا ٹکڑا) is 'potsherd'.