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
64311
Quench
Answer:
To extinguish
To quench (بجھانا) means to satisfy thirst, or 'to extinguish' (آگ بجھانا) a fire. 'Kindle' (جلانا) is an antonym.
64312
Queer
Answer:
Strange
Queer (عجیب) means 'strange' (عجیب و غریب) or odd. 'Familiar' (جانا پہچانا) and 'Ordinary' (عام) are antonyms.
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Quasi
Answer:
Seeming to be
Quasi (گویا) is a prefix meaning 'seeming to be' (ظاہری طور پر) or 'partly'; apparently but not really. 'Feeling nauseated' (متلی محسوس کرنا) is 'queasy'.
64314
Quarry
Answer:
Prey
A quarry (شکار) is an animal 'prey' (شکار) pursued by a hunter. It is also a place where stone is extracted from the ground.
64315
Quantum leap
Answer:
Breakthrough
A quantum leap (بڑی چھلانگ) is a huge, sudden increase or advance. 'Breakthrough' (کامیابی) is a direct synonym. 'Slow progress' (سست ترقی) is the antonym.
64316
Quaff
Answer:
Drink heartily
To quaff (بڑے گھونٹ پینا) means to 'drink heartily' (جی بھر کر پینا), especially an alcoholic drink. 'Taking small sips' (چھوٹے گھونٹ لینا) is the antonym.
64317
Putative
Answer:
Reputed
Putative (خیالی) means generally considered or 'reputed' (مشہور) to be something; supposed or assumed.
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Proximity
Answer:
Nearness
Proximity (قربت) means 'nearness' (نزدیکی) in space, time, or relationship. 'Similarity' (مماثلت) is 'affinity'.
64319
Provoke
Answer:
To make angry
To provoke (اکسانا) means to stimulate or give rise to a reaction, especially a strong one. 'To make angry' (غصہ دلانا) is a very common meaning.
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Provocative
Answer:
Stimulating
Provocative (اشتعال انگیز) means 'stimulating' (متحرک کرنے والا) thought, discussion, or a strong reaction (like anger or desire). 'Annoying' (پریشان کن) is one possible reaction, but 'stimulating' is the cause.