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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Sedentary
Answer:
Inactive
Sedentary (بیٹھے رہنے والا) means (of a person) tending to spend much time seated, or (of work) characterized by much sitting. 'Inactive' (غیر فعال) is the best synonym.
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Sedate
Answer:
Calm
Sedate (پرسکون) means 'calm' (پُرامن), dignified, and unhurried. As a verb, it means to give someone a calming drug.
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Scrupulous
Answer:
Conscientious
Scrupulous (باضمیر) means diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details. 'Conscientious' (فرض شناس) is a direct synonym. 'Reckless' (لاپرواہ) is an antonym.
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Scrimp
Answer:
Frugal
To scrimp (کفایت شعاری کرنا) means to be 'frugal' (کفایت شعار) or economical to an extreme degree; to use very little money. 'Lavish' (فضول خرچ) is the antonym.
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Scrabble
Answer:
Mix in a confused way
To scrabble (ٹٹولنا) means to scratch or grope around hurriedly, or 'to mix in a confused way' (گڈمڈ کرنا). It is also a popular board game.
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Scourge
Answer:
Whip
A scourge (کوڑا) is a 'whip' (چابک) used as an instrument of punishment. Metaphorically, it is a person or thing that causes great suffering.
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Scoff
Answer:
Eat greedily
To scoff (مذاق اڑانا) means to speak mockingly. It also (as 'scoff down') means 'to eat greedily' (لالچ سے کھانا). (Note: This is a poor question as 'mock' is a more common meaning, but 'eat greedily' is a valid, separate definition).
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Schedule
Answer:
List
A schedule (فہرست) is a plan or 'list' (فہرست) of timed events or tasks.
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Sceptical
Answer:
Dubious
Sceptical (شکی) (or skeptical) means having doubts or reservations. 'Dubious' (مشکوک) is a direct synonym. 'Convinced' (قائل) is the antonym.
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Scenario
Answer:
Imagined sequence of future events
A scenario (منظر نامہ) is a written outline of a film, or an 'imagined sequence of future events' (مستقبل کے واقعات کا تصوراتی سلسلہ).